Jos van de Ven
Chairperson
Jos has qualifications in architecture and project management and has held architectural and project management roles in his 45 years, documenting, delivering and administering tertiary, institutional, residential and commercial projects of various size and value.
He has skill sets as a professional consultant adviser specific to client physical infrastructure requirements; these may include feasibility studies, detailed design and documentation, contract administration, interface with consultants and contractors on project documentation, delivery and commissioning, and facility management.
Richard Mendelsohn
Deputy Chair
Richard is the Founding Associate and Principal of Maven Associates, a highly experienced and multi-disciplinary team of business professionals and education specialists. Through Leadership Management Australia (LMA) he is involved in business development, facilitation, and the coaching of clients from all industry sectors including Corporate, Government, not-for-profit organizations, and SMEs.
His earlier career focused on telecommunications in which he held senior positions in the Australian Telecommunications Authority (AUSTEL), the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and the Dutch pan-European telecommunications company KPN.
Since 2016 Richard has been the Honorary Consul to the Kingdom of The Netherlands for Victoria and was associated with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia as either a member or Vice President from 2005 -2013.
He holds qualifications in business management and marketing.
Ha Hoang
Treasurer
Ha has more than 20 years’ experience in audit, finance operations and consulting for both profit and non-profit organisations. Her attention to detail and overall strategic views are key strengths.
Born in Vietnam, Ha is an active and dedicated volunteer in a number of social activities with Aged Care and Migrant Services being her passion.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practicing Accountant.
Marjon Wind
Marjon is a circular economy and business strategy specialist with over 25 years of experience in international business.
Marjon was born and raised in the Netherlands and studied Economics at Maastricht University before joining Rabobank International in 1996. During a thirteen-year international career with Rabobank in the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London, she held a series of commercial and strategic Director level roles to drive the bank’s business operations in core and emerging products, markets and geographies.
During these years she gained deep knowledge of finance and risk management and was responsible for developing many strategic plans and their subsequent implementation.
After 13 years in corporate banking, Marjon worked for eight years in consulting, focusing on leadership coaching, and project and change management in the UK and the Netherlands. In these years she worked with and coached many senior executives and board members on their personal development.
During this time, she also became a member of the UK Institute of Directors and joined their Chartered Director Programme, gaining the Certificate in Company Direction in 2009 and achieving the Diploma in Company Direction with Distinction in 2011. This equipped her with the knowledge required to function as an effective company director and leader.
After moving to Brisbane, Australia in 2017, Marjon joined Coreo, a specialised circular economy consultancy, and applied her experience to support organisations in their transition from a linear to a circular business model to create economic, social and environmental benefits. In June 2023, she joined Container Exchange in Queensland as their Manager Circular Economy.
In June 2021, Marjon was appointed as Honorary Consul for Queensland for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Marjon holds a master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration and has a Diploma in Company Direction from the UK Institute of Directors.
Dr Suhan Bhaskar
Suhan is a global citizen living and having lived on four continents. As a migrant from a war-torn country, she has had the opportunity to live in many countries due to a homeland she could not call home. Each country has shaped Suhan into the sensitive, respectful human being is today. She brings expertise in medical administration and general practice and a perspective that will connect with our population’s cultural and linguistic groups. Dr. Baskar is an actively practicing medical practitioner and Director of Clinical Governance at one of Australia’s Healthcare organisations and brings a fresh perspective and extensive job experience to the MiCare Board
Experienced and well-regarded senior executive working in public and private healthcare sectors across Victoria and NSW, Suhan has extensive experience in regional and primary healthcare and a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to the community. Strong governance, risk management, and strategy experience and known to be highly collaborative and collegiate with committee colleagues.
A highly motivated, enthusiastic executive leader, driven to “make a difference “through the Not-for-profit and public health care sector. Successful at leading teams, managing multiple projects, and developing and delivering strategic organisational objectives. A visionary with the ability to support, empower, “think outside the box”, and encourage innovation for future growth and sustainability. Suhan has a deep understanding of customer/ client experience and delivers on strategies to improve. Highly skilled, organised and committed to responding to external environmental factors and navigating the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Dr Claudine Lombard
Board Member
Dr Claudine Lombard has 25 years’ financial markets and investment experience across all asset classes including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). She has deep quantitative analysis and risk management experience underwritten by a PhD in Finance from the University of Queensland, Business School.
Before joining the MiCare Board, Claudine was Senior Manager of Investment Performance at QSuper (now Australian Retirement Trust). She was Treasurer of Riding for the Disabled, Queensland in 2015 and has been a Board member and member of the Governance and Risk Committee of Volunteering Australia since 2021. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Claudine has lived experience supporting children with disabilities in foster care as well as children in transition and emergency accommodation. She brings a personal approach of deep commitment and positive energy to the Boards on which she serves.
Dr Eriny Azmy
Board Member
Eriny is currently working as a Head of Modelling, Governance and Frameworks in the Finance sector where she specialises in policies, risk management, controls and frameworks development.
She was born and raised in Egypt where she obtained her Masters of Engineering before migrating to Australia in 2000, and has since obtained a PhD in Mathematics from Monash University. Eriny has been working in the finance sector for over 15 years where she gained extensive experience in risk modelling, balance sheet management, policies and governance.
Eriny is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), a Fellow of the Financial Service Institute of Australasia (F FIN). She also has a green belt in business improvement (KAIZEN)
A highly motivated, enthusiastic executive leader, driven to “make a difference “through the Not-for-profit and public health care sector. Successful at leading teams, managing multiple projects, and developing and delivering strategic organisational objectives. A visionary with the ability to support, empower, “think outside the box”, and encourage innovation for future growth and sustainability. Suhan has a deep understanding of customer/ client experience and delivers on strategies to improve. Highly skilled, organised and committed to responding to external environmental factors and navigating the needs of multiple stakeholders.
