IBSA's Board of Directors is responsible for leading the organisation. The Board consists of up to 11 directors, comprising representatives from Peak Industry Organisations and industry sector specialists.
Chief Executive Officer
Patricia Neden
Company Secretary
Ruth Rosen, email ruth@ibsa.org.au
John Vines OAM, IBSA Chair
John has been Chair of the Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council since 2004. Between 1984-2008 he was Chief Executive Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA).
Through various government committees, John Vines has contributed significantly to national policy development around professional education and leadership skills training. A civil engineer, Vines has an economics degree and an MBA. He is a Director of Business Services Training Australia Ltd, Member Advantage Pty Ltd., Engineering Placements Pty Ltd, Chifley Business School Pty Ltd., Carroll and Richardson Flagworld Pty Ltd, and a former Director of IT Skills Hub Ltd. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
He has been a member of a number of Government Boards and Inquiries including a member of the Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council (1991–1997), a member of the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (1990–1997) and Deputy Chair of the Australian Government’s Industry Task Force on Leadership and Management Skills (1993–1995). He was also a member of the Victorian Premier’s Knowledge and Innovation Science and Engineering Council (2000–2003).
John Vines is an officer of the Order of Australia for his contribution to development of the skills of engineers and scientists, and for his contribution on a number of government science and technology bodies. In 2003 he was also awarded a Centenary of Federation Medal.
Linda Evans, IBSA Deputy Chair
Linda Evans is the Professional Development Executive of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA). She joined NIBA in 1991. In her role, Linda Evans oversees the ongoing development of NIBA's Qualified Practising Insurance Broker system of professional broking standards in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. She heads the team at the NIBA College of Insurance & Risk Professionals. Linda has an honours degree in education, a Graduate Diploma in Marketing and a Master of Business. She is a member of the NIBA Education and Convention Committees.
Philip Andersen
Philip Andersen is the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) nominee on the IBSA Board. He is Chief Executive Officer, Printing Industries Association of Australia (PIAA).
Philip is a Director of Media Super Limited Former Director of Printing Industry Credits Pty Ltd and ASFA 146 Fast Track Superannuation Printing industries. He was Australian Business Economists ASFA102 Administration Executive member between 1984-1997 and Economics Society of ASFA 200 Trusteeship Services Australia, NSW Council member between 1988-1992. Philip was Industrial Supplies Office- Alternate Director between 1989-1992, and Schools Visits To Industry Program, Chairman from 1989-1992.
Paul Byrne OAM
Former CEO of Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), Paul Byrne is a member of the TAFE Tasmania Board, the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority, and the TAFE Development Centre in addition to being an IBSA board director. Paul was awarded the Order of Australia medal in 2008 which recognised his career in the vocational education and training sector.
Paul has been closely involved with the VET sector through VET consultancy, teaching and administrative roles. Paul began his career as an electronics engineer, followed by TAFE teaching and administration, then had leading roles in the TAFE teachers’ union prior to joining ANTA. Paul Byrne filled the role of Interim CEO at IBSA for nearly three months during 2008.
Peter Costantini
Peter Costantini has extensive executive leadership experience in the private and not-for-profit sectors. He has enjoyed success working with industry groups and enterprises undertaking strategic business reviews, market research, policy development, planning and business development. He has worked with many industry groups and enterprises in formulating skills strategies encompassing employment, education, training and skilled migration.
Peter is the CEO of the SAS Group - a specialist government and business relations firm, and is director of TACTIC Consulting Services. He was previously a General Manager with the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, responsible for employment, education and training policy and service delivery; including Queensland Apprenticeship Services. He was a member for 10 years of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ministerial Advisory Committee on Education and Training.
Peter Costantini is the Chair of the IBSA Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee and of the Queensland Overseas Foundation Inc. He holds a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Business (Marketing), and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Keith Harvey
Keith Harvey is the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) nominee on the IBSA Board. He is a National Industrial Officer for the Australian Services Union (ASU) and has worked in the union movement for 35 years. He has had a long involvement with training policy development and implementation and the reform of vocational education and training dating back to 1991. Keith has a BA as well as a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. He is also a member of the Board of Business Services Victoria.
Angela Jolic
Angela Jolic is employed by the Finance Sector Union of Australia as National Employment Projects Co-ordinator. She is responsible for tracking employment trends in the finance industry, developing employment and training policies and developing services that assist finance sector employees with career development issues.
Angela Jolic has been active in encouraging finance sector employees to add to their qualifications to improve their employability. Angela is also a Director of Business Skills Victoria, Manager of the online FSU Finance Careers Centre and is co-author of The Finance Sector Workforce Report. She holds a Master of Business.
Brian Kerwood
Brian Kerwood is the Australian Industries Group (AiGroup) nominee on the IBSA Board. He is National Director of the AiGroup’s Training Services. He formerly held the position of National Manager at the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers, and previously was the General Manager of REPCO Training Services. He has held the position of Chairman of Workplace Trainers & Assessors and was Director and Deputy Chairman of Business Services Training Australia, and Engineering Skills Training Board [VIC]. He is a member of Trades Recognition Australia.
John Maddock
Box Hill Institute Chief Executive officer is John Maddock. He has more than 30 years of experience in the education sector. He became CEO of Box Hill Institute in 1999 after serving for six years as Deputy Director. Prior to that, he worked for four years as director of Gordon Institute of TAFE.
John has wide experience in vocational education and training (VET) across areas of responsibility such as a strategic and business planning; business development; marketing and public relations; information services; international education; VET program delivery; development of flexible delivery modes; entrepreneurial and commercial activities; VET research; quality and customer service initiatives; and financial management.
John’s interests include community involvement in sports administration and Rotary. He is a board member at Basketball Australia. He is also a member of the Monash Faculty of Eduction Board, Deputy Chair of the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and Chair of Global Education Network.
Chris Warren
Christopher Warren is the Federal Secretary of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the trade union and professional association for the people who inform and entertain Australia. He is the immediate past President of the International Federation of Journalists, the global voice of journalists,
serving from 1998 to 2007. Chris started in journalism on The Sydney Morning Herald.