Board

The HVRF is governed by an independent Board of Directors representing leading Australian business and cultural leaders who oversee the general direction and emphasis of the organisation.

Current Board of Directors

Chairman Professor Eileen Doyle
  • HVRF Chairman since 1998
  • Chairman, PWCS
  • Board Member, CSIRO
  • Board Member, OneSteel
  • Director, Hunter Medical Research Institute
Deputy Chairman Mr Phillip Hughes
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 1994
  • Managing Director, AustralAsian Business Advisory Group
Members Mr Brian Gilligan
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 1991
  • Director, Sydney Water Corporation
Mr Rory Gordon
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 2004
  • General Manager - Health Safety & Environment, Rio Tinto Coal Australia
Dr Nigel Lyons
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 2007
  • CEO, Hunter New England Health
Dr John McNaughton, AM
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 1978
  • Director, Palmer Bruyn & Parker
Mr Richard Owens, OAM
  • Former HVRF Chairman 1971-1972
  • Re-joined the HVRF Board in 1987
  • Chief Executive Officer, Oakvale Wines
  • Chairman, R.O.I. Pty Limited
Mr Bruce Tyrrell, AM
  • Joined the HVRF Board in 1994
  • General Manager, Tyrrell's Vineyards
Executive Dr Wej Paradice, AM
  • Chief Executive, Hunter Valley Research Foundation
  • Chairman, Hunter/Central Coast Rivers Catchment Management Authority
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