Our Committee & Staff

Nick ScottChairman

Nick Scott has spent 37 years working in senior roles within the media, much of this time being based on the Gold Coast.

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Stephen SimpsonTreasurer and Committee Member

Stephen is a Regional Manager for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and has overall responsibility for the bank's retail branch network on the Gold Coast.

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David ZoharSecretary and Committee Member

David is a registered professional engineer of Queensland and chartered professional engineer in Australia.

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Professor Paul BurtonCommittee Member

Paul Burton is Professor of Urban Management and Planning, and Director of the Cities Research Institute at Griffith University.

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Nicole BennettsCommittee Member

Nicole is a Senior Planning Advisor for the City of Gold Coast, involved in the planning and execution of significant strategic projects across the city.

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Shannon WilloughbyCommittee Member

Shannon Willoughby is the Chief Executive Officer of Study Gold Coast, the peak industry and city marketing body for the Gold Coast’s education and training sector.

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Robyn KeenanCommittee Member

Robyn Keenan is a workforce development and planning specialist and is a proud advocate of the power of quality education and the opportunities it provides.

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Bryn LummusCommittee Member

Bryn Lummus is a registered architect both in the UK and Australia.

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Estella RodighieroDirector of Regional Development

Estella brings more than 20 years’ experience as an economic development facilitator and business professional to her role of RDA Gold Coast's Director of Regional Development.

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Mandy HurstProject Officer / Executive Assistant

Mandy is an experienced business administrator, in particular sports administration, and has been involved with the organisation of some of Australia's most iconic sporting events.