Board and Leadership Team
The strength of our organisation, our values, and our purpose is embodied through our people.
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The BaptistCare Board
Robert Dunn, Board Chair
BA (Hons) GAICD, CA (ANZ), Executive Officer and Company Director
Robert recently retired from Opportunity International, where he worked for over 13 years in various Executive and Board roles. Previously he worked for Patrick Corporation. He chairs the Port Authority of NSW, and is a board member of Logosdor. Robert served on the BaptistCare board for 10 years. He re-joined in November 2018, becoming the Chair in 2019. He is a member of Castle Hill Baptist Church.
Cameron Webb
BBus (Retail Management), MBA, GAICD, IT Executive Retail
Cameron is a Non-Executive Director with Retail, Consulting and Technology experience, with over two decades experience in large scale technology based business transformation. He is currently Executive General Manager – Transformation, Technology and Digital at CSR, having previously worked at Woolworths and PwC. Cameron has been a board member since November 2016 and is a member of Dural Baptist Church.
Owen Chew Lee
BCA BSc FCA GAICD Banker and Company Director
Owen has worked in chartered accounting and banking, with over 25 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, Treasury, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Regulatory Affairs in the financial services sector both in Australia and overseas. Currently he is involved in various small business investments, consulting and holds a number of non-executive director roles. He is a director/trustee of BCS Foundation, a director and past chair of Baptist Financial Services, and chair of Baptist Developments Australia. He has been a board member since June 2017 and is a member of Gordon Baptist Church.
Anna Phan
BA (Hons), Executive Officer
Anna’s experience lies in sales, marketing and category development in fast moving consumer goods, internationally and locally. She has strong governance, analytical and customer engagement skills. Anna - works as Executive Officer for Erina Baptist Community Care, a not-for-profit company that includes an early learning centre, counselling division and Men’s Shed. Anna joined the board in November 2018 and is a member of Erina Community Baptist Church.
Craig Collins
BBus (Land Economy), Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Sector Company
Experienced in accommodation hotels, hospitality and general property, Craig recently retired as Chief Executive Officer - Australasia of JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group, a position he held for nearly 8 years. Prior to this role, Craig held many roles within the group spanning some 26 years. Craig joined the board in November 2012 and is a member of Epping Baptist Church.
Corinne Glasby
BEc, FIAA, Actuary
Corinne is an experienced executive in the Insurance industry. A qualified actuary, she has held a number of senior roles across various companies, in actuarial, capital management, reinsurance and risk management fields. Corinne was a board member for 11 years, had a short break and re-joined the board in 2019. She is a member of Epping Baptist Church.
Ian Wilson OAM
B Health Science (Mgt), Dip Health Admin, Retired Chief Executive Officer, Aged Care/Community Services
Ian has over 30 years’ experience in the aged care sector, holding senior management positions, including Chief Executive Officer. Ian has served on industry boards for 39 years in aged care, community services and economic development. Ian received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the aged care industry. He joined the board in March 2010 and is a member of Kiama Baptist Church.
Peter Murphy
BBus MCom MA (Christian Studies), FCPA, GAICD, Management Consultant
Peter has over 25 years’ experience in finance, management and governance. He has worked in a variety of sectors including aged care, tertiary education and superannuation. He serves on a number of boards, and provides consulting services to a range of industry and corporate superannuation funds. Peter joined the board in April 2016 and is a member of Blakehurst Baptist Church.
Professor Clifford Hughes AO
D.sc, MBBS, Ad DipMgt, FRACS, FACS, FACC, FIACS (hon), FCSANZ, FAAQHC, FISQua, FRACMA(hon)
Clifford is Professor, Patient Safety and Clinical Quality at Macquarie University. He is the Immediate Past President of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). He also was chair of the Board Accreditation Council for ISQua. Formerly a cardiothoracic surgeon he was Chief Executive of the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission for ten years and has published widely on cardiothoracic surgery, quality and safety. He has been a board member since October 2020, is the Chair of the Care & Clinical Governance Committee and a member of Gordon Baptist Church.
Robert Dunn, Board Chair
BA (Hons) GAICD, CA (ANZ), Executive Officer and Company Director
Robert recently retired from Opportunity International, where he worked for over 13 years in various Executive and Board roles. Previously he worked for Patrick Corporation. He chairs the Port Authority of NSW, and is a board member of Logosdor. Robert served on the BaptistCare board for 10 years. He re-joined in November 2018, becoming the Chair in 2019. He is a member of Castle Hill Baptist Church.
Cameron Webb
BBus (Retail Management), MBA, GAICD, IT Executive Retail
Cameron is a Non-Executive Director with Retail, Consulting and Technology experience, with over two decades experience in large scale technology based business transformation. He is currently Executive General Manager – Transformation, Technology and Digital at CSR, having previously worked at Woolworths and PwC. Cameron has been a board member since November 2016 and is a member of Dural Baptist Church.
Owen Chew Lee
BCA BSc FCA GAICD Banker and Company Director
Owen has worked in chartered accounting and banking, with over 25 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, Treasury, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Regulatory Affairs in the financial services sector both in Australia and overseas. Currently he is involved in various small business investments, consulting and holds a number of non-executive director roles. He is a director/trustee of BCS Foundation, a director and past chair of Baptist Financial Services, and chair of Baptist Developments Australia. He has been a board member since June 2017 and is a member of Gordon Baptist Church.
Anna Phan
BA (Hons), Executive Officer
Anna’s experience lies in sales, marketing and category development in fast moving consumer goods, internationally and locally. She has strong governance, analytical and customer engagement skills. Anna - works as Executive Officer for Erina Baptist Community Care, a not-for-profit company that includes an early learning centre, counselling division and Men’s Shed. Anna joined the board in November 2018 and is a member of Erina Community Baptist Church.
Craig Collins
BBus (Land Economy), Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Sector Company
Experienced in accommodation hotels, hospitality and general property, Craig recently retired as Chief Executive Officer - Australasia of JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group, a position he held for nearly 8 years. Prior to this role, Craig held many roles within the group spanning some 26 years. Craig joined the board in November 2012 and is a member of Epping Baptist Church.
Corinne Glasby
BEc, FIAA, Actuary
Corinne is an experienced executive in the Insurance industry. A qualified actuary, she has held a number of senior roles across various companies, in actuarial, capital management, reinsurance and risk management fields. Corinne was a board member for 11 years, had a short break and re-joined the board in 2019. She is a member of Epping Baptist Church.
Ian Wilson OAM
B Health Science (Mgt), Dip Health Admin, Retired Chief Executive Officer, Aged Care/Community Services
Ian has over 30 years’ experience in the aged care sector, holding senior management positions, including Chief Executive Officer. Ian has served on industry boards for 39 years in aged care, community services and economic development. Ian received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the aged care industry. He joined the board in March 2010 and is a member of Kiama Baptist Church.
Peter Murphy
BBus MCom MA (Christian Studies), FCPA, GAICD, Management Consultant
Peter has over 25 years’ experience in finance, management and governance. He has worked in a variety of sectors including aged care, tertiary education and superannuation. He serves on a number of boards, and provides consulting services to a range of industry and corporate superannuation funds. Peter joined the board in April 2016 and is a member of Blakehurst Baptist Church.
Professor Clifford Hughes AO
D.sc, MBBS, Ad DipMgt, FRACS, FACS, FACC, FIACS (hon), FCSANZ, FAAQHC, FISQua, FRACMA(hon)
Clifford is Professor, Patient Safety and Clinical Quality at Macquarie University. He is the Immediate Past President of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). He also was chair of the Board Accreditation Council for ISQua. Formerly a cardiothoracic surgeon he was Chief Executive of the NSW Clinical Excellence Commission for ten years and has published widely on cardiothoracic surgery, quality and safety. He has been a board member since October 2020, is the Chair of the Care & Clinical Governance Committee and a member of Gordon Baptist Church.
The Leadership Team
Charles Moore, Chief Executive Officer
BBus (LEcon), Grad Dip Applied Finance, GAICD, Fellow API
Charles recently joined BaptistCare in 2020 as the new CEO. He brings significant experience in property, planning and development, having previously worked for Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Property NSW on largescale developments. Charles is married to Jane and together they have three daughters. He is a keen cyclist and spends early mornings and weekends on the road enjoying the company of other riders and the amazing national parks that surround Sydney.
Neville Zammit, Chief Financial Officer
BCom, MBA(Exec), GradDip CoSecPrac, FCPA, FGIA, FCIS, MAICD, JP
Neville joined BaptistCare in 2018 and leads the Commercial, Strategy and Finance Team with overall responsibilities across Strategy, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, Insurance, Investments and Sustainability. He brings significant senior management experience having worked with listed, private equity and private international organisations across diverse industries. Neville is married with four children and the whole family are avid fans, foundation members and season ticket holders of the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Craig Lucas-Smith, Chief Risk Officer
BBus
Craig recently joined BaptistCare, with significant experience in risk management, corporate governance, compliance and audit gained from working in the aged care, financial services and local government sectors. Craig loves spending time with his large family of seven children, enjoying plenty of time outdoors whenever possible. Watching cricket at the SCG is a favourite escape!
David Cowdery, General Manager - Property
B.Sc, Assoc. Dip Applied Science (Building)
David has a 25 year background in property development, consulting and construction. His responsibility at BaptistCare is to oversee development of new projects across the business as well as the ongoing asset management of existing facilities and villages. David is married with three teenage and adult children and enjoys beach holidays with the family and watching kids play sport on weekends.
Jenny Blok, General Manager - Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Dip.Teach (Advanced), Cert IV Ministry, CPE
Jenny has many years of experience in teaching, pastoral care and chaplaincy. She has been with BaptistCare since 2010. For the first 5 years, she worked as a chaplain in the Residential, Home Service and Housing and Retirement Living space before moving into management. Jenny is married to Graham, also a chaplain. They have four children and six grandchildren. Her down time is spent with friends or watching good movies.
Paul Denahy, General Manager - People & Culture
Adv Dip Mgmt
Paul has extensive experience in industrial and employee relations. From managing complex issues, negotiating enterprise agreements with multi-national companies, and providing strategic and collaborative HR advice , Paul enjoys the challenges that each day brings. He is married with four children and has a passion for rugby union and trout fishing.
Daniel Pettman, Chief Information Officer
BCST, MMgt
Daniel oversees all technology operations, project delivery, innovation and compliance activities across BaptistCare. He has a diverse background in technology, previously working across retail, government, manufacturing and education. His spare time is spent with his wife and two children where he regularly imparts his love of sporting activities (especially basketball) and outdoor adventure.
Ben Galea, General Manager - Marketing & Communications
MMgt, AdvDipMarketing
Ben oversees the marketing, communications, public relations and Customer Engagement Centre for BaptistCare. Ben has worked in marketing for 15 years with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector. He is a proud father of four children and a big fan of the Parramatta Eels and Liverpool Football Club.
Allan Waters, General Manager - Residential Services & Retirement Living
BAppSci, MBA
Allan joined BaptistCare in 2019 after 20 years in senior roles in the aged care sector, covering residential aged care, retirement living, home care and social housing. Allan is married with 3 adult children, and enjoys travel. He’s a keen woodworker and an early adopter of new technologies.
Sarah Newman, General Manager - BaptistCare at home
BA(Psych), MASS
Sarah's background is in learning and development and organisational psychology. Having managed people development for many years at BaptistCare, she brings a passion to see people thrive in all areas of their life. Left to her own devices, Sarah loves to cook, spend time with friends, play in the garden and enjoy her three sons and their expanding families.
Rob Ellis, General Manager - Community Services & Housing
BSc, DipEd, BMin, MFIA, MAICD
Rob has worked in the for-purpose sector for more than 25 years and joined BaptistCare in 2010. He’s committed to working with his team to make a difference in some entrenched social issues including domestic and family violence and homelessness. He loves music, cooking up a storm for a crowd including his wife and 2 young adult daughters and helping hope to grow in surprising ways and unexpected places.
Charles Moore, Chief Executive Officer
BBus (LEcon), Grad Dip Applied Finance, GAICD, Fellow API
Charles recently joined BaptistCare in 2020 as the new CEO. He brings significant experience in property, planning and development, having previously worked for Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Property NSW on largescale developments. Charles is married to Jane and together they have three daughters. He is a keen cyclist and spends early mornings and weekends on the road enjoying the company of other riders and the amazing national parks that surround Sydney.
Neville Zammit, Chief Financial Officer
BCom, MBA(Exec), GradDip CoSecPrac, FCPA, FGIA, FCIS, MAICD, JP
Neville joined BaptistCare in 2018 and leads the Commercial, Strategy and Finance Team with overall responsibilities across Strategy, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, Insurance, Investments and Sustainability. He brings significant senior management experience having worked with listed, private equity and private international organisations across diverse industries. Neville is married with four children and the whole family are avid fans, foundation members and season ticket holders of the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Craig Lucas-Smith, Chief Risk Officer
BBus
Craig recently joined BaptistCare, with significant experience in risk management, corporate governance, compliance and audit gained from working in the aged care, financial services and local government sectors. Craig loves spending time with his large family of seven children, enjoying plenty of time outdoors whenever possible. Watching cricket at the SCG is a favourite escape!
David Cowdery, General Manager - Property
B.Sc, Assoc. Dip Applied Science (Building)
David has a 25 year background in property development, consulting and construction. His responsibility at BaptistCare is to oversee development of new projects across the business as well as the ongoing asset management of existing facilities and villages. David is married with three teenage and adult children and enjoys beach holidays with the family and watching kids play sport on weekends.
Jenny Blok, General Manager - Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care
Dip.Teach (Advanced), Cert IV Ministry, CPE
Jenny has many years of experience in teaching, pastoral care and chaplaincy. She has been with BaptistCare since 2010. For the first 5 years, she worked as a chaplain in the Residential, Home Service and Housing and Retirement Living space before moving into management. Jenny is married to Graham, also a chaplain. They have four children and six grandchildren. Her down time is spent with friends or watching good movies.
Paul Denahy, General Manager - People & Culture
Adv Dip Mgmt
Paul has extensive experience in industrial and employee relations. From managing complex issues, negotiating enterprise agreements with multi-national companies, and providing strategic and collaborative HR advice , Paul enjoys the challenges that each day brings. He is married with four children and has a passion for rugby union and trout fishing.
Daniel Pettman, Chief Information Officer
BCST, MMgt
Daniel oversees all technology operations, project delivery, innovation and compliance activities across BaptistCare. He has a diverse background in technology, previously working across retail, government, manufacturing and education. His spare time is spent with his wife and two children where he regularly imparts his love of sporting activities (especially basketball) and outdoor adventure.
Ben Galea, General Manager - Marketing & Communications
MMgt, AdvDipMarketing
Ben oversees the marketing, communications, public relations and Customer Engagement Centre for BaptistCare. Ben has worked in marketing for 15 years with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector. He is a proud father of four children and a big fan of the Parramatta Eels and Liverpool Football Club.
Allan Waters, General Manager - Residential Services & Retirement Living
BAppSci, MBA
Allan joined BaptistCare in 2019 after 20 years in senior roles in the aged care sector, covering residential aged care, retirement living, home care and social housing. Allan is married with 3 adult children, and enjoys travel. He’s a keen woodworker and an early adopter of new technologies.
Sarah Newman, General Manager - BaptistCare at home
BA(Psych), MASS
Sarah's background is in learning and development and organisational psychology. Having managed people development for many years at BaptistCare, she brings a passion to see people thrive in all areas of their life. Left to her own devices, Sarah loves to cook, spend time with friends, play in the garden and enjoy her three sons and their expanding families.
Rob Ellis, General Manager - Community Services & Housing
BSc, DipEd, BMin, MFIA, MAICD
Rob has worked in the for-purpose sector for more than 25 years and joined BaptistCare in 2010. He’s committed to working with his team to make a difference in some entrenched social issues including domestic and family violence and homelessness. He loves music, cooking up a storm for a crowd including his wife and 2 young adult daughters and helping hope to grow in surprising ways and unexpected places.