Management Team

The management team of Converge International brings together diverse backgrounds, experience and qualifications. United, they drive our key business units with the primary purpose of making Converge International a customer centric, leading organisational health service provider, uncompromising in the pursuit of client and employee excellence.

Executive Team

Dr Lindsay McMillan, Chief Executive & Principal Chaplain

Dr Lindsay McMillan

Lindsay McMillan has been Chief Executive since May 2007. With over 25 years experience in healthcare and community services, including Chief Executive of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Victoria, Lindsay has also delivered senior consulting support to government and industry.

Lindsay’s areas of specialisation include business growth and innovation, strategic development and relationship management. His experience extends internationally through his global presentation partnerships with Harvard and Stanford Universities.

His qualifications include

  • Doctor of Health Sciences (Deakin)
  • Master of Education (Boston College)
  • Bachelor of Health Administration (UNSW)

Peter McIntyre, Chief Financial Officer & General Manager Business Operations

Peter McIntyre

Peter McIntyre joined Converge International in 2006 and has been instrumental in the ongoing strategic development of the business. A highly qualified manager with a Bachelor of Business, he is responsible for the efficient & effective delivery of operational systems.

Peter has held senior positions with major multi-divisional and SME manufacturing, distribution and services organisations, across a wide variety of industries. He has been involved in all aspects of these businesses from procurement and manufacturing through to distribution and retail, including sales and marketing. His 25 years professional accounting, hands on corporate and consulting experience, well qualifies Peter to help deliver valuable client services.

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Michelle Wilson, General Manager Services

Michelle Wilson

 

 

 

 

 

Melissa Kuti, General Manager People, Culture & Learning

Melissa Kuti

Melissa Kuti joined Converge International in 2008, having previously consulted to industry and government bodies in a human resources and project management capacity.

Melissa has a background in professional services that includes six years with KPMG and a career history in human resources consulting, training and customer service. Her areas of expertise include strategic and operational human resources management, training and development, and employee relations. At Converge International, Melissa oversees organisational and professional development, recruitment and retention, OH&S, knowledge and learning, and performance and change management.

Her credentials include

  • Master of Business Administration (University of Central Queensland)
  • Graduate Diploma of Management (University of Central Queensland)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication (University of Canberra)

Kerry Uren, Manager Performance & Clients, Victoria and Tasmania

Kerry Uren

Kerry is responsible for the management of business across Victoria and Tasmania and also oversees many national client accounts. With over 15 years experience in strategic business management, Kerry is well qualified at promptly analysing business issues unique to each organisation. This supports her commitment to assisting our clients to achieve organisational health, reduced people risk and enhanced workplace productivity.

Within the team, Kerry is known as a dynamic and enthusiastic professional, dedicated to our people and our clients. Her interests include developing innovative solutions tailored to client needs and inspiring her team of talented professionals.

Her qualifications include

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business (Swinburne University)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (RMIT)

Lana Schwartz, Manager Performance & Clients, NSW, ACT and Queensland

Lana Schwartz

Lana Schwartz joined Converge International in 2004, managing state operations for NSW, ACT and Queensland.  Lana has been working in the training domain for over 10 years and has experience consulting to a range of clients and industries from elite sports teams to manufacturing, local government, construction, mining and transport.

During her professional career, Lana has worked with clients across metropolitan and regional areas of Country Victoria, Malaysia, WA and NSW.  She is known for her down to earth attitude and enthusiasm when delivering client training, leadership and creative direction.

Lana is a Registered Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has an outstanding record of achievement in training, coaching, and consultancy and holds the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (University of Western Sydney)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (University of Western Sydney)
  • Master of Psychology (University of Western Sydney)