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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Dr Chris DavisDeputy Chair

Dr Chris Davis is currently the General Manager of the Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University

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David ZoharSecretary and Committee Member

David is a national registered engineer with Engineers Australia and an international professional engineer of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

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Robyn KeenanTreasurer and Committee 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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Lucy ArdernCommittee Member

Lucy is the Corporate Relations General Manager for Queensland Airports Limited.

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Geoff SmithCommittee Member

Geoff has practiced as a lawyer in the City of Gold Coast for over 40 years.

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Shay ChalmersCommittee Member

Shay Chalmers owns and directs Strategic Engineering Australia and offers consulting expertise across a wide range of medical and manufacturing applications.

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Brett JamesCommittee Member

Brett James is the General Manager of Southport Yacht Club.

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Carl BruhnCommittee Member

Carl Bruhn s a civil engineer by trade and a Fellow of the Urban Development Industry of Australia (FDIA).

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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

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.