Corporate governance

Terry Charlton served as the CEO and Managing Director of Snowy Hydro Ltd from 1999 until July 2013. He has had a diverse working career, in Australia and abroad, which has seen him perform in a range of executive positions for Snowy Hydro Ltd. Prior to this Terry was President of Edison Mission Energy responsible for operation, acquisitions and development of a gas, coal, and hydro energy company, employing 1,500 people, based in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Over the years Terry has been heavily involved with various charitable Boards and Foundations such as the Monaro Early Intervention Service, SouthCare Helicopter Rescue Service, Cooma Universities Centre, Newcastle University Foundation and the NSW Meat Industry Council.

Steffen Faurby joined TAFE NSW as Managing Director in January 2020.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Steffen had a successful career in the public transport sector. Most recently he was CEO of State Transit Authority of NSW and before that CEO of Harbour City Ferries, the operator of Sydney Ferries in partnership with Transport for NSW. 

Steffen has 30 years of global experience in building high-performing teams and delivering complex projects in both the public and the private sector. Prior to moving to Australia Steffen held executive leadership roles in Europe and USA. 

As Managing Director, Steffen is focused on strengthening TAFE NSW’s position as the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. This is will be achieved through working collaboratively with key stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer-focus, and ensuring resources are prioritised for frontline teaching and delivery.

Jessie Borthwick returns to TAFE NSW with extensive experience in senior management leadership roles, particularly in funding and regulation of vocational and higher education. Most recently Jessie was Principal with Nous Group and Head of Public Policy. Prior to this, Jessie held the position of Deputy Secretary, Department of Education, Australian Government where she was responsible for higher education, research and international education. She is an experienced and well-respected relationship manager across government and the higher education sector. Jessie has worked in a broad range of tertiary education organisations including the Australian National University. She started her career in vocational education at TAFE NSW in 1988.

Mark Scott AO is the Secretary of the NSW Department of Education and has a distinguished record in public service, education, and the media.

Initially a teacher and education policy advisor, Mark enjoyed a long career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of Fairfax newspapers and then Managing Director of the ABC from 2006 to 2016.

As leader of one of the largest education systems in the world, Mark has a particular interest in preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s rapidly changing world.

Kirsty joined TAFE NSW as the Chief Delivery Officer in November 2020.

As the Chief Delivery Officer with TAFE NSW, Kirsty has responsibility for the team overseeing end-to-end accountability for students, from enrolment to graduation.

Most recently, Kirsty was a partner with Deloitte Digital’s Customer Strategy and Experience Design practice.

She has extensive experience in the Australian and U.S. university sectors, including with the University of Sydney and University of New South Wales, as well as with Georgetown University, and Temple University.

As the Executive Director at Georgetown University, Kirsty built a custom education program to attract national and international clients facing rapidly evolving business environments.

Kirsty has led several large-scale customer transformations in the U.S. government, and is known as a pioneer of experience management and trust, where she has spoken on national stages.

Danny O’Connor was Chief Executive of Western Sydney Local Health District from 2011 to 2019 and Chief Executive of Western New South Wales Area Health Service from 2009 to 2010. This followed appointments as general manager of Concord Repatriation General Hospital and the Sydney Dental Hospital. He also worked for the NSW Health Department and has extensive experience in the workings of government and public administration. Danny has a long history of stakeholder management in health services including planning large and small scale service redesign in collaboration with private, corporate, tertiary education and government entities.

Danny is involved in initiatives to improve the experience of healthcare and achieve greater efficiency and productivity by using digital health technology; adoption of advanced equipment and skills; greater collaboration between public and private industry providers; and advocating for health policy as an integral aspect of urban design and functioning.

Steffen Faurby joined TAFE NSW as Managing Director in January 2020.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Steffen had a successful career in the public transport sector. Most recently he was CEO of State Transit Authority of NSW and before that CEO of Harbour City Ferries, the operator of Sydney Ferries in partnership with Transport for NSW.

Steffen has 30 years of global experience in building high-performing teams and delivering complex projects in both the public and the private sector. Prior to moving to Australia Steffen held executive leadership roles in Europe and USA.

As Managing Director, Steffen is focused on strengthening TAFE NSW’s position as the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. This is will be achieved through working collaboratively with key stakeholders, maintaining a strong customer-focus, and ensuring resources are prioritised for frontline teaching and delivery.

​​​​​​​Vik Naidoo joined TAFE NSW as Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer in January 2021.
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​​​​​​​As Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer, Vik ensures TAFE NSW is positioned to respond to emerging market opportunities by fostering strong partnerships with industry and developing strategies for growth.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Vik was a senior tertiary education leader. He has more than 15 years expertise in delivering strategic plans and business performance outcomes across metropolitan and regional education centres.

Most recently he was Chief Operating Officer of the US Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. In this role he was responsible for steering the university’s engagement with the United States.

His global career has seen him lead multi-million dollar programs for large teams of more than 500 people, as well as smaller scale projects across academic and professional portfolios.

David started as the Chief Information Officer in August 2016.

He has an outstanding background in IT leadership from roles at a range of companies, including Westpac and DBS Bank of Singapore.

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.

Catherine is the Chief Corporate Services Officer. Catherine joined TAFE NSW in 2018 as the General Manager of People & Safety.

Prior to her current role as Chief Strategy, People and Change Officer, she has worked at the NSW Public Service Commission, IBM and US Foods.

Catherine has extensive experience in human resources and leading transformations for global organisations.

Julie is the Relieving Chief People and Culture Officer.

She was previously the acting General Manager of People and Safety, and the Head of Organisational Development and Talent Management.

Kirsty joined TAFE NSW as the Chief Delivery Officer in November 2020.

As the Chief Delivery Officer with TAFE NSW Kirsty has responsibility for the team overseeing end-to-end accountability for students from enrolment to graduation.

Most recently Kirsty was a partner with Deloitte Digital’s Customer Strategy and Experience Design practice.

She has extensive experience in the Australian and US university sectors, including with the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, as well as Georgetown University, and Temple University.

As the Executive Director at Georgetown University, Kirsty built a custom education program attracting national and international clients facing rapidly evolving business environments.

Kirsty has led several large-scale customer transformations in the US government. She is known as a pioneer in experience management and trust, where she has spoken on national stages.

Michael joined TAFE NSW as the Chief Transformation Officer in November 2020.

As Chief Transformation Officer with TAFE NSW, Michael is responsible for overseeing the planning, design and execution of transformation and modernisation programs.

Michael has more than ten years’ experience delivering a wide range of large-scale transformation projects.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW Michael was Head of Strategy Portfolio Management with Sydney Water, Australia’s largest provider of water.

He led the team that delivered the plan for one of the largest business-led technology change programs undertaken.

His career spans various business functions including learning and development, finance, shared services, airline, and telco operations.

Previously he was Manager of Strategy and Transformation at Qantas Airways, and General Manager of Planning and Program Management with NBN Co.

Ben joined TAFE NSW as the Chief of Staff to the Managing Director in June 2020.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Ben worked in both the Public and Private Sectors, spending time working for the NSW Government and a Big 4 Accounting Firm.

From this experience, Ben possesses strong policy, commercial and analytical skills that assists him in his role supporting the implementation of strategic priorities, along with leading TAFE NSW’s Executive and Ministerial Liaison function.

Doctor Margot McNeill joined TAFE NSW in December 2020 as Chief Product and Quality Officer.

As Chief Product and Quality Officer Margot oversees the development of innovative, quality and digitally-enabled products, and aligning courses to the changing needs of industry.

Margot has more than 30 years’ experience across the education sector, from universities and vocational education in Australia and New Zealand.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW Margot was the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Learning and Teaching at the International College of Management. In this role she was responsible for overseeing quality assurance, innovation, and product development.

Margot’s career has included being Head of Learning and Teaching Transformation at Navitas, Consultant Online Learning Advisor at the University of Western Sydney, a Director at Think Education, Senior Manager of Learning and Teaching Enhancement at the University of New South Wales, a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University and a Senior Education Officer at OTEN.

Gabrielle joined TAFE NSW as the Head of Corporate Communications in 2017.

She has extensive experience directing internal and external communications, and managing stakeholder engagement and advocacy programs for listed corporations and government agencies.

Prior to joining TAFE NSW, Gabrielle oversaw communications for Optus Singtel and Network Ten, and worked in a number of public policy and advisory roles with The NSW Cabinet Office, and the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Gabrielle is a highly skilled media spokesperson, with expertise in issues management, crisis communications, and proactive public relations campaigns.