Meet our board of directors

The board is responsible for the overall corporate governance of the fund, and while it delegates responsibility for day-to-day management to the CEO and senior executive team, it is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the performance of that team.

Nominations for board candidates now open

This year, two board positions will be contested in the lead-up to our annual general meeting on
17 November 2010; we’re calling for nominations from suitably qualified people interested in standing for those positions. Nominations close at 4.30pm on Tuesday 14 September 2010. Click here for details and a nomination form.

Board policies and charters

If you're interested in finding out more about the rt health fund constitution, or our board policies and charters, you'll find all our key corporate governance documents here.

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ROBERT (BOB) SCHEUBER AM
Chair
BEc, BBus, FCPA, FAIM, MAICD

Bob was chief executive officer of Queensland Rail until 2007 when he established his own consulting business. He currently also serves as chair of the QSuper Board of Trustees and as a director of CRC Rail. In January 2008, Bob was honoured as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his ‘service to the rail sector in Queensland, particularly through contributions to regulatory and operational reforms’.

Bob served as deputy chair for one year, and following the 2009 annual general meeting was appointed as chair. He was a member of the board's audit and risk committee from 2008 to 2009. During his time on the board Bob has been involved in improving board processes; the development of the capital management policy and plan; business cases for significant expenditure; providing oversight through the audit and risk committee of investments; and assisting in facilitating key industry relationships.

Bob holds degrees in business and economics and is an FCPA and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. He has been a member of rt health fund since it established operations in Queensland in 1991.

Bob’s objective is to contribute his skills and experience as a senior executive manager in the rail industry to help the fund grow through delivering products and services that help members manage their health.

VICTORIA REYNOLDS
Deputy Chair
Chair, Remuneration and Nominations Committee
Dip HR Mgt, GAICD, MAHRI, MWOB

Victoria was employed with NSW rail for 22 years, retiring as general manager, human resources for Rail Infrastructure Corporation. In 2007, Victoria and her HR team were awarded the prestigious Premier’s Silver Award for Excellence in service delivery. Victoria now consults in HR and IR.

Victoria was chair of the board from 2005 to 2009 and during this time has worked to develop and implement initiatives that continue to improve the governance of the fund. She conducted the board evaluation process and reviewed the performance of each director, and has bolstered the independence of the board through constitutional change. As chair of the remuneration and nominations committee she developed the ‘fit and proper’ process for board member selection. She has also guided the team in the development of new charters for the board and the remuneration and nominations committee, as well as an induction program for new board members. In 2009 Victoria's board appointment was renewed for three years.

Victoria’s objectives are to ensure that rt continues to deliver the best outcomes for members, while continually improving its services. Her goal is to lead the board in strengthening its corporate governance and building on the fund’s proud history to ensure that it is recognised as a leader among private health funds.

MICHAEL PRIOR
Director
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee
MCom, Grad Dip Applied Finance (SIA), CPA, FTIA, FINSIA, MAICD

Michael was appointed to the board as an independent director in 2006 and is the current chair of the audit and risk committee. Michael has drawn on his wealth of risk and financial management experience within the financial services sector to ensure the fund’s corporate governance and risk management frameworks allow it to mange its business risks effectively. Michael has over 30 years’ experience within the financial services industry and has held a number of senior executive positions, including chief financial officer at CMC Markets Asia Pacific, general manager operational risk and compliance with the Commonwealth Bank, and various senior finance executive positions with Westpac. He was self-employed as a risk management consultant for four years, providing consulting services to major Australian companies, and was a project director for two years with Accenture Singapore. Michael is also an independent member of the board finance and investment committee for the Grain Growers Association of Australia. In 2009 Michael's board appointment was renewed for three years.

MIKE SCANLAN
Director
Member Audit and Risk Committee
MBA, BEng, Grad Dip Mgt, FAICD, FAIM, FCILT

Before becoming a self-employed consultant, Mike enjoyed a 34-year with Queensland Rail where he held a number of executive positions across diverse business units. He was appointed to the rt board in 2009 and is a member of the audit and risk committee.

Mike holds degrees in engineering, management and administration. He is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Institute of Management and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is also a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a certified Practising Marketer (Australian Marketing Institute).

Mike is also the current chair of the Westwood Superannuation Fund and a director of the Railways Credit Union. His board experience extends to previous directorships with the Heritage Train Company (Great South Pacific Express), the TransLink Advisory Board, as well as the Queensland Tourism Industry Council Board, the CityTrans Management Committee and the UITP ANZ Board (International Public Transport Association).

Mike has a passion for helping rt achieve the best value for its members.

ROBERT LEDGER
Director
Member Audit and Risk Committee
BElec, Grad Dip Eng Sys, GAICD

Robert began his career as an electrical fitter with the NSW Government Railways in 1965. After 40 years in engineering and engineering management, Robert retired in 2006 as the fleet engineer in the passenger fleet maintenance section of State Rail.

Robert has been a member of rt health fund since 1965 and a member of the board since 2005. As a member of the board’s audit and risk committee, he was instrumental in redrafting the constitution in 2007 to protect members from unwelcome takeover, and has played a key role in the current review of the constitution, board charter and the fund’s response to the PHIAC discussion paper, Governance Standard for Private Health Insurers.

Robert’s vision for rt is to see it become the health fund of choice for all transport and electricity industry employees, and to continue to expand and become the premiere industry health fund in Australia. His expectation is for rt to maintain its high standard of corporate governance while continuing to serve the needs of its members.

DENNIS ELLIS
Director
Member Remuneration and Nominations Committee
MAICD

Dennis has worked with Queensland Rail for 33 years, currently in the position of pollution operator. Throughout his career he has been active in the transport industry and was senior vice president of the RTBU. Dennis has been a member of rt health fund since 1997 and a member of the board since 2005. He is a member of the board’s remuneration and nominations committee.

Dennis has played an active role in the revision of the organisation’s constitution and has also been involved in the development of the ‘fit and proper’ policy and procedures. He has contributed to the development of the board charter and other corporate governance improvements. In 2007, he was integral in brokering a major business initiative with the RTBU, leading to the introduction of the RTBU health plan nationally, which has become the model for other key relationships.

Dennis is committed to ensuring that the board continues to operate under its best practice standards of governance and that it provides support to the CEO, management and staff in helping the fund to achieve its strategic plan goals.

BARRY DREDGE
Director
Member Remuneration and Nominations Committee
MAICD

Barry began his career with Queensland Rail in 1964 and retired from his position as maintenance planner in Redbank in 2005. He became a member of rt health fund in 1992, shortly after it began operating in Queensland. Barry has been a member of the board since 2005 and is a member of the board’s remuneration and nominations committee.

Barry has been involved with amendments to the fund’s constitution, the ongoing review of the board charter, and the development of the ‘fit and proper’ policy and procedures, all of which contribute to ensuring that the operations, management and governance of the fund represent best practice in the industry. In addition, Barry developed a new policy for nomination and voting procedures for elected board positions (chair, deputy chair and committees).

Barry’s goal is to ensure that rt continues to grow, delivering value to members through excellent products and generous rebates, while maintaining competitive contributions.