OUR TEAM

Chair

Jade is the principal of JMR Advisory and one of the founding directors of Energy Transition Solutions – an Australian developer of utility scale energy projects with a focus on sustainable energy projects to assist in the transition of the Australian energy market to a renewable energy future.  During her 22 year legal career, Jade has worked in large private law firms in Australia and the United Kingdom including 8 years as a partner and also in-house as a General Counsel for 3 years. She was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and High Court of Australia in 2002. Jade completed the Australian Institute for Company Directors Course in 2011 and has regularly advised and worked extensively with boards throughout her career. 
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Deputy Chair

Since 2013 George has served as Director of the Comfort Feet Podiatry Group and Managing Director of Comfort Feet Podiatry Franchising. As Managing Director of the Group’s Clinics, George is responsible for overseeing the growth of the Clinic Footprint in Australia as well as the Strategic Development of Products and Services. Prior to that George served in several Senior Executive roles for Vodafone Group PLC spanning over 13 years, including roles in Strategy, CRM & Online, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
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Arthur has served as the Chief Operating Officer – International at REA Group Limited from 2015 until early 2017. As REA Group’s Chief Operating Officer – International, Arthur Charlaftis was responsible for leading the international operations of REA Group, including Southeast Asia and a strategic investment in North America. He also managed the Group’s international strategy including international mergers and acquisitions. Arthur joined REA Group in August 2011 as General Manager, Sales & Operations. In this role, Arthur was responsible for sales strategy, customer service and operational efficiencies across the residential, commercial, developer and media businesses. He has more than 20 years’ experience in sales, marketing and business development including nine years with multinational pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Prior to joining GSK, Arthur worked for Lilly For 13 years and gained valuable international experience working in Puerto Rico, the West Indies, and Central America. Arthur holds a Bachelor of Science from Monash University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chair Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

David has extensive experience in a variety of sectors including funds management, real estate, hospitality and pubs, and banking. David has previously held positions in ASX listed organisations including as CEO and Managing Director of Hotel Property Investments Ltd, and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of the Redcape Hotel Group. David has also held senior finance roles at Coles Group Ltd, Spotless Group Ltd, Ansett Australia and Citibank UK. His skills include organisational leadership, stakeholder relations, corporate governance, risk management and finance. David completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course in 2018 and has actively worked in corporate Boardrooms over the last decade.
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Chair

Angela is a Wailwan/Ngemba woman. She has had rheumatoid disease since 2013, osteoarthritis, and a few other chronic illnesses. Angela thinks that musculoskeletal conditions can be a daunting diagnosis. Angela feels very privileged to have joined the MSK Consumer Advisory Committee and be given the opportunity to be a more vocal and supportive advocate for musculoskeletal conditions. Angela wants to be a change agent for awareness of the high impact musculoskeletal diseases have on people’s lives. Through community awareness and support, Angela believes we can contribute to people’s wellbeing, both physical and mentally.

Melissa has extensive lived experience of invisible disability, having been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (in 2008), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. Wanting her lived experience to have a meaningful impact, she has been actively involved in various committees, boards, and consumer-focused health organisations, receiving the Arthritis Victoria (now MSK) Margaret Strang Award in 2012. She feels honoured to join the MSK Consumer Advisory Committee and work with the other MSK consumer representatives. Melissa is particularly passionate about reducing discrimination when accessing healthcare and supports. Melissa is a mum to two bright and gorgeous daughters, as well as being an academic researcher with interests in autism, women’s health, wellbeing, employment, and intersectionality in these areas.

Kate is a registered health promotion practitioner and communications specialist from Melbourne. Alongside her work in the health sector, she has spent most of her adult life managing complex chronic conditions and widespread pain. Like many people who go through the diagnosis and management of pain and musculoskeletal conditions, she found it challenging to find the right support. Kate always sees the strengths in her lived experience and enjoys applying her personal and professional insights to create a positive impact. She hopes her voice will support others who also live with chronic pain.

Paul spent 30+ years in senior roles In the Information Technology and Telecommunications Industry before succumbing to several life-changing, health events. After a turbulent adjustment period, he came to terms with the many mental and physical health conditions that now dominate his life – chronic back pain, Dupuytren’s contracture, arthritis and knee and shoulder pain. Yet, at the same time, this life change provided a platform for new meaning and purpose with Paul making contributions in the areas of mental health, suicide prevention and now, musculoskeletal health. Paul’s goal is to combine his business acumen with his extensive lived experience to improve the lives of others facing health issues.