Through its reputation for making a real difference in the workplace, Converge International has attracted an influential and experienced governance and executive team with the skills and industry experience to help the company achieve its goal of shaping the work-life balance agenda globally.
In addition to his role as Chairman of Converge International, Terry is Chairman of Opportunity International Network Inc, Australian Home Care Services, Netcomm Limited and immediate past Chairman of Multiple Sclerosis Ltd. He is also a director of Future Fibre Technologies Pty Ltd and Aerospace Engineering Services Pty Ltd. Terry founded Link Telecommunications Pty Ltd in Australia in 1982 and led the creation of Optus Communications from 1989-1992 and served on the Optus Board until 1995.
Russell is General Manager, Sydney Region of Baptist Community Services NSW and ACT. Prior to this role, Russell was Managing Director of Integrated Aged Care a specialist consulting and management company. Russell’s previous experience includes Chief Executive Officer of Churches of Christ Care in Queensland and Senior Manager, KPMG Consulting. In his roles Russell has advised public and private companies, not for profit and public sector organisations on Strategy, Leadership, and Change Management initiatives. Russell has also filled Board and leadership roles in a range of industry bodies representing members in a variety of forums.
Michael provides Converge International with a wealth of knowledge and experience and has worked with us as a Chaplain with Tasmania Police Service (1978-1988), Tasmanian Fire Services (1985) and Humes Concrete (1990-1994). He has been a member – with two terms as President – of the Tasmanian Council of Churches since 1988 and currently represents the Catholic Church on The Christian World Service Commission of the National Council of Churches of Australia. Michael has also served as a Reserve Chaplain in the RAN since 1983 and served as Chaplain on HMAS Darwin in the Arabian Gulf in 2005.
Trevor is a senior commercial manager for Synergy – the largest electricity retailer in Perth, Western Australia - negotiating and managing the company’s large wholesale electricity supply contracts. He previously served as manager of strategic human resources for Western Power Corporation, including a strong involvement in strategic corporate change management & building organisational capability. Trevor has also held responsible roles in planning & resource management, commercial and engineering project management and power station operations management. He has eleven years experience as a company director. Trevor has a strong volunteering commitment and has been involved in a variety of local community projects and service in various community organisations. Trevor provides regular mentoring through Kid’s Hope Australia.
Kim is well known throughout Australia for his involvement in the accounting profession having served on professional association committees relating to financial reporting and regulatory reform. He is an advocate of the introduction of a Statement of Service Performance in corporate annual reports and is an active member of the Consultative Committee of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and has been a councillor of the Victorian Division of CPA Australia and a member of the Thought Leadership Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Kim chairs a number of public company audit committees and is currently chairman of the national authorised audit company Tyndale KSG.