New Chairman Christine Bartlett for The Smith Family
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The Smith Family’s Chairman, James M. Millar AM, is stepping down after five years of service.
Current Smith Family Director, Christine Bartlett has been appointed Chairman and will take up the role from 1 May 2016.
“My decision to stand down as Chairman is based on my belief that organisations, particularly those in the not-for-profit sector, benefit from Chair rotation and gain from the energy that a new Chairman brings. The Smith Family will have this in Christine Bartlett as Chairman,” said Millar.
The Smith Family CEO, Dr Lisa O’Brien said, “In those five years there has been significant, positive change at The Smith Family,”
“Throughout this period James has brought his extensive leadership capability and stability to the Board and to The Smith Family’s Executive team. I thank him for his years of dedicated and committed service to our organisation.”
New Chairmen Bartlett has executive experience through roles at IBM and NAB.
Bartlett’s current board appointments are Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Mirvac Group, GBST Limited and Clayton Utz. She is also a member of the UNSW Australia School of Business Advisory Council, Chief Executive Women and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
“The Smith Family welcomes Christine Bartlett as incoming Chairman and looks forward to working with Christine on the next phase of The Smith Family’s journey,” said O’Brien.
