FOUNDATION HOUSING - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Member of the Governance Executive Team

Chris joined Foundation Housing in September 2014 from a statutory investment fund where he held various senior and executive roles in Portfolio Management and General Management. Chris has extensive experience in completing a range of commercial transactions, including establishing new businesses, acquisitions, joint ventures and management agreements. Chris has a longstanding interest in working for better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those more broadly within the community. Chris recognises the significance of Foundation Housings' role in managing significant housing infrastructure and wants to make a positive impact on communities across WA. Chris sits on the Board of the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA). As CEO of Foundation Housing, Chris is responsible for managing Foundation Housing's strategic priorities in line with policies determined by the Board. Chris is assisted by an experienced executive team which works to ensure Foundation Housing meets its corporate and strategic objectives.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Chairman of Board of Directors, Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, Member of the Governance Committee
• Chief Financial Officer of D'Orsogna Ltd

David Ligovich is the Chief Financial Officer of D'Orsogna Ltd and has over 30 years' experience in finance and business management in leading private and not-for-profit businesses both within Australia and internationally. As a qualified Chartered Accountant, David is highly skilled in operational and strategic leadership, governance, and risk management with technical, financial, commercial, and M&A capability.

Job Titles:

• Executive
• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Member of the Finance and Audit Committee

Felicity Zimmermann is a C Suite executive, lawyer and finance professional, with over 20 years international experience gained in private practice and banking across a broad range of industries and complex transactions. Felicity is Interim CEO and Chief Risk Officer at Keystart and has held senior management roles at ANZ Banking Group in Perth and worked as a finance lawyer in London and Perth. Felicity holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Job Titles:

• Board Director
• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Senior Executive
• Member of the Development and Asset Committee

Gail McGowan is an experienced senior executive and Board Director. She has more than 30 years' experience in Government, previously holding senior positions at the former Department of State Development, and Worksafe. In addition, she worked as a policy advisor and chief of staff to State and Federal Government Ministers for several years covering a diverse range of portfolio areas. Gail is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and member of Chief Executive Women of Australia, CEOs for Gender Equity, Murdoch Vice Chancellor's External Advisory Board, Western Australian Planning Commission, Pastoral Lands Board and Transport Infrastructure and Station Precinct Executive Committee. Gail is the Chancellor of Murdoch University and sits on the National Housing Supply Affordability Council. Gail was awarded a Public Service Medal in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours for her outstanding public service to land use, planning and industry development in Western Australia.

Job Titles:

• Fellow
• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Non - Executive Director
• Member of the Finance and Audit Committee

Janelle is an experienced Non-Executive Director and a leading Corporate Advisor with over 25 years in strategy, governance and transformation advisory across Asia, Australia and global markets. She has extensive experience across WA's business, government, and community sectors with deep expertise across multiple industries. She is the Founding Managing Director of StepBeyond Strategy, a boutique, impact-driven strategy and sustainability advisory supporting organisations and their communities to shape and create sustainable value. Before this, Janelle held senior positions in the advisory arms of KPMG Melbourne and EY Perth. Janelle is a Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow Governance Institute of Australia, holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts and is both a Telstra Business Award and WA Business News 40Under40 Award Winner. She serves as Commissioner of Tourism WA, Deputy Chair of the WA Arts and Culture Trust and is the Chair of both WA statutory authority Audit and Risk Committees. Some of her former roles include Deputy Chair at Ability WA, Councillor at Edith Cowan University, Councillor at Charles Darwin University and Chair of Screenwest.

Job Titles:

• Chief Financial Officer
• Company Secretary
• Executive
• Finance
• Member of the Governance Executive Team

Jeremy is an experienced finance executive, specialising in the provision of commercial management, and business & corporate strategy. He has worked across a diverse range of industries including not-for-profit, aged care, consulting, banking, and finance. Prior to joining Foundation Housing, Jeremy was Director Corporate Services at VCS Ltd, a Director in KPMG's Health, Ageing & Human Services division, Head of Finance Strategy at Ansell Strategic, and led the Internal Investments department at Bankwest. Jeremy has also served as a Board Member within the not-for-profit sector and is currently Chair of an aged care provider in WA. Jeremy has responsibility for Foundation Housing's finance, treasury, risk, governance, IT, and company secretarial functions.

Job Titles:

• Executive
• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Deputy Chair, Chair of the Tenancy Services and Engagement Committee, Member of the Governance Committee

Jo Buontempo has over 25 years' executive leadership, non- executive directorship and advisory experience in the social services, legal and government sectors. She has worked extensively across a wide range of community corporations in rural, remote, and metropolitan regions of Western Australia and has led and managed organisations and services in the areas of community law, education and training, social housing, employment, disability, family, youth, children's services and humanitarian resettlement. Jo is currently the Managing Director of an international migration consultancy practice focused on Australia's economic development and governance. She is also a strategy consultant within the for-purpose sector. Jo is Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Council, Director of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters and Chair of the Australian Scholarships Foundation Assessment Panel.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Governance Executive Team
• General Manager ( Operations )

Kerryn Edwards has responsibility for Foundation Housing's housing operations including tenant services, community services including tenant support and engagement, congregate living, allocations, regional managements and the organisation's affordable housing and fee for service activities. Kerryn also manages the community and business development team, spanning stakeholder engagement, communications and specialist housing projects. Kerryn has worked in community housing for over 25 years, including 12 years in senior management at a large London based housing association, private consulting across Australia and the past ten years at Foundation Housing in various roles.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Director of Lakey Management Pty Ltd
• Member of the Development and Asset Committee

Paul has extensive experience in the property development and construction sectors spanning over 30 years. He has held executive and senior management positions with listed and private developers, design consultants, contractors and project management specialists. During this time, Paul has been involved in the design, delivery and financial performance of a diverse range of projects from master planned communities to mixed-use, housing, apartment and hotel projects throughout Australia, the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Paul currently serves as a Director of Lakey Management Pty Ltd, a boutique management consultancy that provides strategic advisory and management services to the property development and construction sectors. He has previously held Directorships with several Western Australian State Government Boards including Development WA, Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and Landcorp. Paul's leadership experience extends beyond his professional career as he has previously served as President of the Urban Development Institute of Australia WA and as a member of the Urban Development Institute of Australia's National Board. He holds an honours degree in civil/structural engineering, is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Project Management and is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Job Titles:

• Chairman of the Development Committee
• Member of the Experienced Leadership Team
• Principal and Board Member of Hassell

Peter Lee is a Principal and Board Member of Hassell, a leading international design practice with studios in Australia, China, Southeast Asia, and the United Kingdom. A Fellow of the Royal Institute of Architects, he has extensive experience in the design and project management of major residential, commercial, and retail projects including Westin, Optus Stadium, Brookfield Place and Chevron Tower. In 2022, Peter was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to community housing initiatives and architecture.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Governance Executive Team
• General Manager ( Commercial Development )

Stuart Duplock has almost three decades' experience spanning the residential, commercial, retail, industrial and tourism sectors. Prior to his career in property, he spent 10 years in corporate advisory in Australia and the United Kingdom. Stuart has responsibility for Foundation Housing's acquisitions, development, and property services.