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| DANIELLE ANDREWS CHAIR |
ALIX SACHINIDIS DEPUTY CHAIR |
WARREN BUTLER DIRECTOR | BRUCE BUTT DIRECTOR |
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| Danielle is the Manager of Learning & Development at the Motor Traders’ Association of NSW (MTA NSW). She has had an extensive career with MTA NSW spanning more than 10 years, during which she has sat on numerous boards and committees. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts and numerous training qualifications. She possesses management, human resources, leadership and project management skills and a comprehensive knowledge of the NSW and federal training systems. | Alix is the National Industrial Officer for the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union Vehicle Division. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and a Masters of Business in Industrial Relations & Human Resources. Alix has a strong union background and has been heavily involved in the training sector. He is respected for his strategic thinking, planning and leadership. | Warren is the Regional Secretary of the Queensland Branch and National President of the AMWU Vehicle Division. Warren has a strong union background, having been involved in industrial advocacy along with rank-and-file roles across both the automotive RS&R and manufacturing sectors since the mid 1980s. Warren is a member of the Queensland Automotive Skills Alliance (QASA) and is experienced in the application of the automotive Training Packages across a number of the automotive industry sectors. | Bruce is National Service Manager for Honda MPE Ltd, where he has worked for more than 15 years. Bruce began his career in Canada and relocated to Australia in 1991. He has extensive career experience in national service manager roles and experience in liaising with stakeholders at all levels. Bruce has exceptional management, leadership and trouble shooting skills, and mechanical knowledge. | ||||
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| PETER BLANSHARD DIRECTOR |
JOHN CHAPMAN DIRECTOR |
ANTHONY MCMULLAN DIRECTOR | Stephen Moir Director | ||||
| Peter is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (IAME). Prior to this role, Peter was the president of the board at the IAME. He has a mechanical engineering background with extensive experience in various sectors of the automotive industry. Peter has also taught at TAFE NSW in various institutes. | John is the Executive Director of Motor Traders’ Association of South Australia. He has had extensive experience in both the private and public sectors during his career in various government and insurance industry roles. John holds a Master in Business Administration and was involved in the MBA program at Adelaide University. | Anthony has been the CEO of the Truck Industry Council since 2008 and has extensive political, management, marketing and operations experience in the surface transport sector. Anthony has an MBA and commerce degree, complemented with strong leadership, strategic planning and tactical management skills. | Stephen is CEO of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia. Stephen has extensive experience in human resource management, business development, marketing and skilled and business migration. He has gained experience, knowledge and skills in high level management positions during his career. Stephen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development and currently sits on Boards with Curtin University School of Business Advisory Board, and the West Coast Institute of Training. | ||||
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| Leyla Yilmaz Director | Terry Cubley Director | Jenny Saunders Director | Geoff Gwilym CEO and Board Secretary | ||||
| Leyla is General Manager of Industrial Relations, OHS and Training with the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) where she has had a career spanning more than 20 years. Leyla has sat on various boards throughout her career and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge liaising with Government Departments. Leyla’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Diploma of Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management. | Terry is the Organisation & Employee Development Manager at GM Holden (SA), where he has worked for the past 9 years. Before GM Holden, Terry was a Training Consultant for The Ford Motor Company and a Training Manager for Bendix Mintex Pty Ltd. Terry holds a Graduate Diploma of Business Management, Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Science Degree. Terry is also a General Motors Certified Coach and DDI Facilitator. Terry has an in depth background in automotive passenger vehicle and parts manufacture as well as a solid background in teaching and learning strategies. | Jenny is currently Corporate Manager of Toyota Institute Australia with Toyota Motor Corporation Australia where she has had a career spanning more than 22 years. Jenny has extensive experience in Human Resources management, including health and safety, organisational development and employee relations. Jenny’s career commenced in the Health industry as a Registered Nurse prior to moving into the automotive industry with Toyota. Jenny’s formal education includes Registered Nursing certificate, a Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management. | Geoff brings a wealth of industry, VET and management experience to his role as CEO of Auto Skills Australia. Beginning life as an automotive apprentice Geoff went on to roles in TAFE teaching, curriculum design and education management. Geoff has been responsible for running large RTO functions in business and has been involved in VET policy discussions for over 25 years. | ||||
