Annual Report 2014 -15 | Page 20

Our Executive Team Patricia Occelli 18 Melanie Bale Graeme O’Connor Chief Executive Officer Head of People, Culture & Performance Head of Corporate Services & Business Development Over 28 years of experience in design, delivery and leadership in the human service industry in the government and nongovernment sectors. Over 21 years of experience in youth work, community planning and development, and human resource management in the government, non-government and private sectors. Over 22 years of experience in financial and business management across both the private and non-government sectors. Matthew Stubbs Suella Wright Sharon Grocott Head of Research & Service Development Head of Operations, Regional Services Head of Operations, Sydney & Statewide Services Psychologist with over 21 years of experience as a counsellor, educator, writer and manager in diverse fields including family relationship services, mental health, youth, alcohol and other drugs and homelessness. Over 26 years of experience in delivery and leadership in health and social care services in the government and nongovernment sectors. Over 27 years of experience in the community sector with a focus on young people, families and people with disabilities. This includes senior management roles and experience in building sustainable cross sector partnerships.