Opera Australia Chairman Rod Sims AO has announced the appointment of three highly respected industry leaders to the OA Board.
Sharing a common passion for arts and culture, former Telstra CFO Warwick Bray, PwC partner Michelle Kam and arts industry luminary Michael Lynch AO CBE bring a wealth of experience from diverse industries and backgrounds to the OA Board of Directors. bring to the meeting.
Sims said:
“Our passion for the arts and culture, combined with our expertise and extensive experience in our respective industries, both domestically and internationally, provides our Board with a diverse skill set to support our outstanding team at OA on and off stage. It will deliver on our vision of Australia’s leading 21st century performing arts institution.”
Recognized as one of the country’s most respected and influential arts administrators, Michael Lynch’s experience and knowledge of Australian and international arts organizations is unsurpassed.
Most notably, Michael has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Opera House, General Manager of the Sydney Theater Company, Australian Council, as well as directors of ABC and Film Victoria.
As CEO of London’s Southbank Centre, Michael oversaw significant organizational changes and the development of new arts policies and cultural programs that re-established the Center as one of the most important cultural institutions in the county. did.
After serving as Chief Executive of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in Hong Kong, Michael returned to Australia where he currently serves as Chairman of Circa and on the Boards of Belvoir Theater and TedX.
PwC Partner Michelle Kam has a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and is an expert in providing strategic advice to companies responding to global and transformative change. She works in a variety of areas, including media, nonprofits, financial services, and the public sector, developing people-focused strategies for cultural change.
Her passion for art and education led her to serve as non-executive director of Sean Parker and Company and is currently a member of the University of Sydney Alumni Association.
As a former partner, Telstra CFO and Securities Analyst at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, Warwick Bray has worked extensively in Asia Pacific and Europe, most recently in the telecommunications and energy infrastructure sectors, where he holds valuable Bring financial, operational and strategic skills and expertise. of IT systems and marketing.
Warwick previously served as a board trustee and member of the Audit and Risk Committee of Arts Center Melbourne and chair of Foxtel’s Audit and Risk Committee. Warwick is currently a Director of Spark NZ and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
For more information about Opera Australia, please visit www.opera.org.au.
image: Warwick Bray, Michelle Kam, Michael Lynch (Provided)
