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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Shannon WilloughbyDeputy Chair

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

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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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Diane DixonCommittee Member

Diane is the Project Director of the Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct.

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Lucy ArdernCommittee Member

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

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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.