BOARD MEMBERS

Our Board of Directors comprises twelve seats: four positions for founding directors; four positions for member directors and four positions for appointed directors. Founding Members are nominated by AMCOS, APRA, ARIA and PPCA.

Member Directors are elected by Support Act’s membership at the AGM. Appointed Directors are selected by the Board of Directors. As of 10 October 2013, all directors are appointed for a two year term and are able to serve a maximum of three consecutive terms. All directors are unpaid and give their time voluntarily.

Sally Howland

Chair

Sally has been Chair of Support Act since 2013. Now retired, she worked with APRA AMCOS for over 30 years. She is also Chair of Music Victoria.

Lynne Small

Deputy Chair

Lynne has acted as Company Secretary and Treasurer since 1998, and was appointed Deputy Chair in 2020. She also Chairs our Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

David Albert

David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.

Alethea Beetson

Alethea Beetson is a Kabi Kabi + Wiradjuri artist and producer living on stolen land in Brisbane.

Sebastian Chase

Sebastian started in the music industry in the 1970s as an artist manager and is regarded as a pioneer of the independent music market.

Linda Courtney

Linda had over 30 years experience working in the music industry when she joined the board in 2013.

Tom Larkin

Tom Larkin has been a career musician for the past 30 years, as the founding member of the NZ rock band Shihad.

Karin Lines

Karin is currently Senior Advisor Mental Health for the Sax Institute. Her career in mental health included clinical work, academic teaching, and many leadership positions.

Millie Millgate

As Executive Producer of Sounds Australia, Millie is responsible for the representation of the Australian music industry at key international music events

John O’Donnell

John O’Donnell, the Managing Director of EMI Recorded Music Australia, is one of the most highly regarded music executives in Australia.

Jacqueline Purcell

Jacqueline Purcell is the Chief Financial Officer at Deputy, a high growth workforce management software company based in Sydney.

John Watson

John Watson is the President of both John Watson Management and the label, Eleven: a music company.

AUDIT, RISK AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

Lynne Small

Deputy Chair

Lynne has acted as Company Secretary and Treasurer since 1998, and was appointed Deputy Chair in 2020. She also Chairs our Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee.

Rebecca Quick

Rebecca has a Bachelor in Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Western Sydney and is a member of CA ANZ.

David Albert

David is the CEO of Alberts and is part of the fifth generation to work in the Albert family business.

Jacqui Elmas

Jacqui is currently General Counsel, Chugg Entertainment (part of the Mushroom Group) where she works across the touring and festival business as well as label and artist management with Chugg Music.

OUR STAFF

Meet our dedicated staff members.

Clive Miller

CEO

Clive has a thirty year history in the not-for-profit sector. He started his career as a broadcaster, band manager and promoter.

Lisa Smith

Finance & Operations Manager

Lisa is our Finance Manager and is responsible for all financial aspects of the organisation.

Jolene Brown

Administrator

Jolene’s role is to support each member of the team in their role in finance, social welfare and communications.

Anne Jacobs

National Welfare Coordinator

Anne is a social worker and a passionate music lover and performer.

Cerisa Grant

First Nations Community Engagement / Social Worker

Cerisa Grant is a proud Walpiri, Gurindji and Jawoyn woman, born and raised in Katherine NT. Having relocated to Melbourne and following her passion within the music industry and the Mental Health space

Angela Doolan

Senior Social Worker

Originally from New Zealand, Angela has travelled extensively, and most recently has combined passion for travel with working in remote communities in the Philippines and Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.

Luke O’Connor

Industry Relations and Partnerships

Luke is Support Act’s Industry Relations and Partnerships, in Vic

Lou Sawilejskij

Fundraising and Marketing Associate

Lou is a passionate music lover (especially live music), having worked in the music industry in venue and artist management.

Brett Drayton

Donor Care and Database Manager

Brett manages Support Act’s database and also works closely with the fundraising team to develop and provide data insights to foster effective and long-term supporter relationships.

Helen Lear

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR

Helen is a marketing communications consultant, writer and presenter with almost 20 years’ experience working in music, entertainment and hospitality.