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Board of Directors

The SuniTAFE Board has continued to oversee the operation of the Institute through adherence to best practice governance principles, including oversight of the delivery of SuniTAFE’s Strategic Plan. Each SuniTAFE Board Member brings with them significant knowledge and experience and shares the passion for the future of SuniTAFE.

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Neth Hinton, Board Chair Neth joined the SuniTAFE board in 2018 and was appointed Board Chair in July 2022. Neth worked for nearly 30 years in several major Melbourne health services as a clinician, project manager and senior executive and has a particular interest in leadership, management and corporate governance. Brett Millington, CEO Brett was appointed as SuniTAFE Chief Executive Officer in June 2023. Brett has more than 20 years’ experience at an executive level in the economic development and water industries. David Cofield David was appointed to the SuniTAFE board as the Staff-Elected Director in January 2021, and was successfully re-elected for a second term from January 2024. David has been employed at SuniTAFE since 2008, firstly as a teacher in electrical and more recently in the role of Business Manager for Trades Mildura. David has a passion for TAFE and the important role it plays in both education and the community. Kate Hughes, Deputy Board Chair Kate joined the SuniTAFE board in September 2021 and was appointed Deputy Board Chair in September 2025. Kate is an experienced non-executive director holding board and committee roles across a diverse portfolio. Prior to this Kate held executive roles in risk management, governance and compliance. Stelvio Vido Stelvio joined the SuniTAFE board in October 2022. Stelvio has over 20 years of board experience across a range of sectors, in addition to extensive executive experience having worked in senior leadership roles within community health care and support, settlement services, management consulting, local government and commercial media. Leesa Merrett Leesa joined the SuniTAFE board in May 2023. Leesa is an experienced executive who has worked in senior roles in the water and environment sectors for over 20 years. Leesa has established strong connections across many sectors and is an advocate for inclusive access to services and meaningful community engagement. Justin Pickering Justin joined the SuniTAFE board in August 2023. Justin has over 20 years’ experience in a family owned-and-operated logistics business, advancing through the business from operations roles to General Manager and Company Director. Justin holds qualifications in corporate governance, business, transport and distribution and is committed to serving the local community of Swan Hill. Julie Humphrey Julie joined the SuniTAFE board in October 2023. Julie has over 20 years of executive experience in finance, governance, strategy and management and is an experienced non-executive director holding board and committee roles across a range of government and private sectors. Chloe Keogh Chloe was appointed as a co-opted member of the SuniTAFE Industry Community Engagement board committee in September 2023 before joining the SuniTAFE board in September 2025. Based in Swan Hill, Chloe has decades of experience in the Victorian health sector, 15 years of which have been in executive leadership roles. Warren Lloyd Warren joined the SuniTAFE board in September 2025. Warren has expertise in horticulture and irrigation, having worked in the industry for more than 20 years. Warren holds a Bachelor of Education and has also worked as a secondary school teacher across two states.