Board

Sylvia Davey (Chair) comes to CUAC from a background in the water sector. A former Executive Officer for Westernport Water, Sylvia also chaired the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and held the position of Deputy Chair of South Gippsland Water. Now semi-retired, Sylvia is a volunteer and committee member with a number of community organisations.

Fanoula Ferro (Deputy Chair) is a specialist financial services lawyer with over 12 years of experience working in leading law firms and financial services organisations. Fanoula works as a legal consultant to private equity and small financial services organisations. Her previous role was as Head of Legal & Compliance of the Investments arm of Australian Unity Limited. She has post-graduate qualifications in International Law and has a strong interest in International Humanitarian Law.

Ronda Held has served as the CEO of UnitingCare Community Options, and has also worked in management for Mission Australia and the Aged Care & Housing Group, Inc. In addition, Ronda has extensive experience in the Commonwealth public service, and as a consultant to human service organisations. Ronda holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Postgraduate Bachelor of Social Administration, and a Masters in Policy and Administration.

Ian Wilson has extensive experience in public and private sector management. Ian’s previous roles have included Deputy Commissioner of Electricity for Queensland, Deputy CEO of the City of Melbourne, Chief Executive of Waverley (Monash) City Council, and Managing Director of Southern Rural Water. Most recently, Ian was a General Manager at Victoria University. Ian holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and postgraduate qualifications in business and public administration.