Board and Executive

Tim has more than 30 years’ experience across government, private and the not for profit sectors.  He previously led Adelaide Benevolent Society as CEO, and is now the CEO of Forestry SA.  Tim holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Adelaide which included studies in politics and social policy.

With a career in financial services and accounting spanning more than 40 years, Dominic brings extensive experience working with a wide range of corporate and incorporated entities in South Australia.  Dominic is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand and a member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.  In 1984 Dominic established the firm of Rinaldi & Co Chartered Accountants.  The firm has offices in Adelaide and Darwin.  Whilst no longer a partner of the firm, Dominic still acts as a consultant to some of the firm’s major clients.  Dominic has been a Chairman and advisor of several large not-for-profit organisations in South Australia including:-The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia; The South Australian Italian Association; and the South Adelaide Football Club.  He currently sits on several private company boards.

Philip is a founder of BPL Corporate Advisors, an independent firm that specialises in providing corporate advice to listed public companies, larger private businesses and co-operatives including advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestments and capital raisings. Philip has over 35 years corporate advisory experience having previously worked for Baron Partners Limited and Morgan Grenfell Australia Limited. A senior fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), Philip is also a Non-Executive Director of Wallis Cinemas (Group), President of Tennis SA and a member representative from Tennis SA to Tennis Australia.

Amanda is a commercial lawyer with over 15 years’ experience.  She practices predominantly in the areas of commercial dispute resolution and building and construction.  She has extensive experience in advising clients and resolving disputes relating to contractual, property and construction matters as well as issues between business partners and shareholders.  She regularly appears in all South Australian Courts.

Amanda is currently the President of the South Australian Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), a not for profit association in which she has held a number of roles since 2010.  She is also a current member of the Construction Industry Training Board’s cross-sector planning committee.

Robin has had extensive involvement with the Real Estate Institute of Australia, serving as past Chair of the South Australian chapter, and Chair of several institute committees. He has more than 40 years’ experience in the property industry and has provided consultancy services to many private and public companies, financial institutions, administrators and receivers.

Robin is noted for his corporate work in the residential sector for Trustees, financiers, receivers and administrators, and has a strong background in consultancy with an emphasis on “corporate residential” surrounding the trustee and realisation area, as well as extensive network of contacts across all States and Territories of Australia.

David operates a property consultancy business and has extensive experience in the commercial, retail and industrial property sectors.

David is the Deputy Chair of Turner Securities. Previous board and committee roles held by David include Director of the Property Trust of Australia, Chair of the West Beach Trust and Chair of the Government Office Accommodation Committee.

David’s qualifications include a Master of Applied Science in Project Management and he is a Life Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia.

Miranda has held Executive and Board roles in education, the arts, and the social sector for more than twenty years, with a focus on strategic engagement with stakeholders to achieve organisational purpose and impact. She is currently Chief Executive of COTA SA (Council on the Ageing) and Chair of the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation. She was previously Deputy Chair of Westside Housing Company Ltd. Miranda has a Master of Marketing, is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Churchill Fellow.

Phil has enjoyed a long career in construction and property management. Having co-founded a major South Australian Construction Group in the mid ‘80’s, he remained in the proprietary/leadership group for some 20 years whilst the organisation grew through broad diversification across industry sectors of medium and high density housing, civic and commercial building, civil engineering and marine structures, industrial mechanical construction and property development.

His long industry association and professional manner have also provided multiple opportunities to serve in related Industry Organisations, Government/ Non-Government and Not-For-Profit sectors.

In particular, his experience in the aged care and housing of the homeless sectors equip him well to serve Adelaide Benevolent Society.

Peter is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has had over 50 years’ experience as a professional accountant. During this time he held the positions of managing partner and chairman of partners of a major mid-tier accounting and advisory firm in South Australia. He practiced mainly in the areas of audit and corporate advisory. He has extensive experience in the aged care and retirement living sectors. Peter is now retired from public practice and has some family business interests as well as involvement in motorsport as an administrator and competitor.

Christopher has owned and operated a group of engineering businesses and is currently a Director of several private companies. Chris began his career as a public accountant, has held various positions including Managing Director and CEO and spent time as State General Manager for a major investment bank and venture capital company.