Corporate governance
TAFE NSW is established under the Technical and Further Education Commission Act 1990 as an independent statutory body.
Our Minister
The Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education is responsible for TAFE NSW, as the Minister administering our Act.
Managing Director
The Managing Director of TAFE NSW has statutory responsibility for managing the affairs of the NSW TAFE Commission, subject to any direction from the Minister.
NSW TAFE Commission Board
The TAFE Commission Board is an advisory board which makes recommendations to the Minister on policies, strategic planning, the efficiency and effectiveness of TAFE operations and management and TAFE NSW's commercial activities.
Members
Mr Terry Charlton (Chair)

Kerry Penton

She brings more than 30 years of experience in vocational education and training and has held a range of community leadership positions, including being a committee member for Regional Development Australia and Cancer Council NSW. Kerry will be focused on strengthening the One TAFE model and drive quality, consistency and excellence in the delivery of educational products and services to our customers.
Mr Craig Pudig (Deputy Chair)

Before joining Macquarie, Mr Pudig was a partner at Clayton Utz for 16 years and at Minter Ellison for four. His areas of expertise include financial services, regulatory, infrastructure, construction, engineering, contract administration, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution, and domestic and international litigation and arbitration. Before joining Macquarie, Mr Pudig worked with clients in Australia, Asia, Europe and New Zealand.
Mr Pudig is on the Board of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA). Mr Pudig has been a member of a number of not-for-profit boards, including the Committee for Sydney.
Ms Carolyn Burlew

Ms Burlew is the Deputy Chair of the South West Sydney Local Health District Board and a member of the Pharmacy Council of NSW. She is the Independent Chair of the Audit and Risk Committees of the Department of Justice, the NSW TAFE Commission and the NSW Ombudsman as well as the independent member of the Barangaroo Development Authority and Transport for NSW Audit and Risk Committees.
Ms Burlew is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) and she is currently the Vice President of NSW IPAA. Ms Burlew holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Queensland and a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ms Ero Coroneos

Whilst in the NSW public sector, Ro successfully project managed a range of consumer reforms in energy and urban water. Ro also worked with NSW Treasury, the former Cabinet Office and economic regulator IPART, to deliver legislation for the NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme, which in 2003 was the world's first carbon emissions trading scheme.
Ro was formerly director of the Western Sydney Parklands Trust, director and NSW President of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association, and independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee for the NSW Land and Housing Corporation and Teacher Housing Authority.
Ro's qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, from the University of Sydney, a Master of Arts (Communications and Cultural Studies) and Bachelor of Commerce (Land Economics) from the University of Western Sydney, a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Mr Greg Fletcher

Greg Fletcher is a professional director who has a strong background in accounting and finance, fund raising, strategy development, dealing with professional advisors, banks and major shareholders, and finding and appointing senior management.
Mr Fletcher is and has been Chair of the Board Audit and Risk Committees of the companies listed above (other than SMEG Australia Pty Limited) as well as Roads and Maritime Services, City of Sydney Council and Sydney Ferries. Greg is and has also been a member of the Audit and Risk Committees at the NSW TAFE Commission, NSW Auditor General's Office and Sydney Olympic Park Authority.
Prior to becoming a professional Director Mr Fletcher was a Senior Partner at Deloitte.
Mr Fletcher holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
The Hon Morris Iemma

Mr Iemma is currently Chair of the Cancer Institute NSW Board.
He has a BEc degree from the University of Sydney and an LLB from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Mr Duncan Taylor

He has led several government submissions on Youth Allowance criteria, vocational training in rural areas, tertiary and secondary agricultural education and training, as well as other aspects of rural schooling and early childhood education and care.
Mr Taylor is on the Board of a regional early intervention service, and was a member of the Rural and Remote Education Advisory Group Appointed by NSW Government to advise it and the NSW Department of Education and Communities on strategies to improve educational outcomes in regional areas.
Mr Todd Williams

Specialist skills include business growth, economic development, external relations, projects and strategic planning. He has lead large dispersed organisations and successfully effected organisational change that has resulted in significant business growth and cultural transformation.
He has an ability to work strategically and successfully with a Board of directors and a reputation for being clear minded and developing practical solutions. He has been invited to present internationally on a range of topics including Economic Development, Innovation, Infrastructure and High Speed Rail.
His executive education from Harvard University and INSEAD is complemented by Masters Degrees in Business. He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and trustee of the Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA).
TAFE NSW Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
The Executive Leadership Team is a high-level strategic forum, which informs the decision making of the Managing Director of TAFE NSW.
Kerry Penton

She brings more than 30 years of experience in vocational education and training and has held a range of community leadership positions, including being a committee member for Regional Development Australia and Cancer Council NSW. Kerry will be focused on strengthening the One TAFE model and drive quality, consistency and excellence in the delivery of educational products and services to our customers.
Glen Babington

Glen has held senior roles in large, complex organisations, including Unitywater, Boeing, PT Freeport and the Australian Army and has lived and worked in Indonesia and the United States. He leads the Corporate Services Group, which includes Communications and Marketing; Business Development; Governance, Legal and Risk; Property and Logistics; Student Services and the Modernisation Portfolio.
Susie George

Susie George is acting as the Chief Delivery Officer. She commenced her career in Human Resources. In 2016, she joined TAFE NSW as the General Manager People and Safety. In April 2018 Susie was appointed to the role of Regional General Manager at TAFE NSW, North Region. North Region stretches from Gosford along the 850km of Coast line to Tweed Heads.
Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Susie worked in public and private corporations including Woolworths and Hungry Jacks in various senior management roles. Susie was actively involved in negotiating major structural efficiency reforms including complex negotiations, acquisitions and cultural transformations. She has also had prior experience in government working for Transport NSW.
As a graduate of Queensland University of Technology, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the University of Adelaide, Susie has experienced first-hand the value of education and training in career advancement and development.
Mark Easson

Coming with 9 years' experience at the University of Sydney, Mark is one of the most experienced finance leaders in the education sector. Mark's focus is on improving TAFE NSW's commercial viability and financial sustainability, but implementing it in a way that recognises TAFE's important commitment to the broader community and to developing the workforce of NSW.
Lucy Arundell

Lucy is a familiar face for many – she has been with TAFE NSW since 2008 in a variety of leadership roles. Her focus is on improving the student experience, leveraging new and emerging technologies, strengthening our engagement with industry and creating consistent quality provision across the state, so we continue to be the education and training provider of choice.
David Backley

He's been responsible for many innovative strategies and multi-country implementation projects. He oversees a broad program of work focused on modernising our administrative systems, and enabling new approaches to learning and teaching delivery to allow us to truly be a competitive, market-leading organisation.
Petra Koziollek

She brings a breadth of experience in various industries such as transport, property, community services, government, communication and higher education. Companies where she has left her mark include Deloitte, City of Sydney, Rail Infrastructure NSW, UNSW and Tourism Australia. She will be focused on supporting TAFE NSW improve its operations through strengthening its control environment as is practicable and protecting its reputation.
Regional General Manager Bios
Susie George

Susie George is acting as the Chief Delivery Officer. She commenced her career in Human Resources. In 2016, she joined TAFE NSW as the General Manager People and Safety. In April 2018 Susie was appointed to the role of Regional General Manager at TAFE NSW, North Region. North Region stretches from Gosford along the 850km of Coast line to Tweed Heads.
Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Susie worked in public and private corporations including Woolworths and Hungry Jacks in various senior management roles. Susie was actively involved in negotiating major structural efficiency reforms including complex negotiations, acquisitions and cultural transformations. She has also had prior experience in government working for Transport NSW.
As a graduate of Queensland University of Technology, the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the University of Adelaide, Susie has experienced first-hand the value of education and training in career advancement and development.
Kerry Penton

She brings more than 30 years of experience in vocational education and training and has held a range community leadership positions, including being a committee member for Regional Development Australia and Cancer Council NSW. Kerry will be focused on achieving the One TAFE NSW vision and ensuring access to world class education and training for communities in Southern NSW.
Alison Wood

Alison has had a lifelong belief in the power of education to change lives, build communities and contribute to economic prosperity. She believes every learner at TAFE NSW should experience a broad and exciting range of learning opportunities to help them achieve their career ambitions. She will focus on strengthening connections with industry, enterprise and local communities to position TAFENSW as a leader in innovation and VET delivery.
Michael Cullen

He knows Western Sydney well, having studied, lived and worked in the region most of his life. He comes to TAFE NSW from Liverpool council, where he was the Chief Executive Officer, and he previously led the Small Business and Regional Development functions of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development. Michael will use his strong background in the design, delivery and evaluation of services and programs to meet the needs of community and business in Western Sydney.
Kate Baxter

Kate is a highly-respected leader who has a demonstrated track record for achieving results in Western NSW. As Regional General Manager, she will continue to ensure outcomes from education and training create opportunities for the people of Western NSW.
Megan Aitken

She previously worked at the University of New England as the Head of Strategic Projects Group, overseeing the $47.5m Federal Government's Structural Adjustment Fund initiatives and was formerly Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Communications for JPMorgan, Asia Pacific. Her principle areas of expertise include project management, strategy and planning, marketing and corporate communications. Megan and her team's focus will be on consolidating and enhancing our online courses across the State and introducing innovative learning technologies into our online programmes.