Our People
We are led by experienced and highly skilled senior executives who inspire and motivate our staff to excel every day. Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about enhancing the lives of thousands of people each year.
Our Board
Natasha (Tash) Whish-Wilson
Chair
Natasha brings almost 40 years’ experience across banking, financial services, governance, risk management and public service. As Chief Risk Officer at Bank of us, she leads the organisation’s risk and compliance functions. Her executive and senior leadership experience spans strategy, governance, regulatory compliance and organisational resilience.
Before entering the financial services industry, Natasha worked with Tasmania Police in forensic services and criminal investigations.
Natasha holds an Advanced Diploma of Business Management from Federation University Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She also holds a Certificate in Governance and Risk Management from the Governance Institute of Australia. Natasha joined the Board in August 2019.
Penelope (Penny) Egan
Deputy Chair, Non-executive Board Director, Chair of Remuneration, Governance Committee , Quality & Safety Committee Member
Penny is a qualified accountant with senior management experience across the corporate, not-for-profit and government sectors. She was previously CEO of Cancer Council Tasmania and Chief Financial Officer for the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services.
Penny currently holds board directorships with Cancer Council Australia and Health Literacy 4 Everyone. Her previous governance experience includes directorships of the Tasmanian Council of Social Service and the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. She was also President of CPA Australia and Chair of the International Federation of Accountants Compliance Advisory Panel.
Penny holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from the University of Tasmania, is an FCPA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She joined the Board in February 2022.
Joanne (Jo) Sabena
Non-executive Board Director, Chair of Quality & Safety Committee
Joanne is a professional non-executive director and consultant with a clinical background and formal education in the aged care sector. She brings extensive experience in corporate governance, clinical compliance frameworks, strategic risk management and commercial and clinical operations.
Joanne is currently a Non-Executive Director of Royal Freemasons Victoria and Evergreen Living. She is also co-founder and a shareholder of EverYoung AI and HomeCare.
Joanne holds a Master of Applied Management in Health from the University of Newcastle, a Graduate Certificate in Critical Care from Australian Catholic University and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Sydney. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Women on Boards.
Joanne joined the Board in August 2019 and is Chair of the Quality and Safety Committee.
Meghraj (Megh) Thakkar
Non-executive Board Director, Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Remuneration & Governance Committee Member
Megh is an independent non-executive director, consultant, IRAP Assessor and author with more than 30 years’ experience across highly regulated and asset-intensive sectors worldwide. His experience spans healthcare, telecommunications, financial services, transport, software, education, aviation, media, utilities and government.
His board and executive experience includes senior leadership positions as Chief Information Security Officer at CPT Global and Managing Director of ITjewel.
Megh holds a Master of Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Electronic Engineering from the University of Bombay. He also holds qualifications in corporate finance and strategy and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His professional certifications include CISSP, CISA and PMP.
Megh joined the Board in August 2019 and is Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Remuneration and Governance Committee.
Belinda Bresnehan
Non-executive Board Director, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee Member
Belinda is Head of Commercial at Hobart International Airport and has more than 25 years’ experience in finance and commercial roles across the financial services, electricity, tourism and hospitality sectors.
Her previous governance experience includes roles with Tasmanian organisations Adventure Patch, Carers Tasmania and Dress for Success Tasmania.
Belinda is a qualified CPA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Christian Street
Company Secretary, Non-executive Board Director, Quality & Safety Committee Member, Remuneration & Governance Committee Member
Christian is a barrister with significant experience in motor accident and statutory insurance matters, professional discipline and regulatory matters, institutional abuse claims, estate and family provision claims, property disputes and general commercial disputes.
Christian has been a Kingborough Councillor since 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tasmania. He joined the Board in February 2022.
Richard Sadek
Non-executive Board Director, Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee Member
For over 25 years Richard was the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Cross Care (Tasmania) and has had a long and varied career in management roles in the health sector and state government.
Previous experience includes Associate Fellow Australian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE), Branch Councillor Australian College of Health Service Executives (Tasmania), Treasurer Australian College of Health Service Executives (Tasmania), President and Chairman, Aged & Community Services Tasmania.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Management) and a Diploma Health Administration.
Richard joined the Board in February 2022.
Our Executive Team
David Brennan
Chief Executive Officer
Leadership roles have included CEO Carers Tasmania, General Manager Etisalat Academy (Dubai), and General Manager Institute of Public Administration Australia (Qld). The focus of his experience has always been centred on people, whether supporting informal carers, learning management, leadership development, or adult literacy and numeracy policy.
David holds a Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University and a Master of Business Administration from the Queensland University of Technology. David is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds certifications in coaching and psychometric testing.
Away from work, David enjoys time with his family, weekends away in the caravan, throwing a line in always with the hope of landing a ‘big one,’ sampling Tasmania’s amazing whiskeys, delving into a good political autobiography, and the odd spot of gardening.
Andrea Duggan
Executive Manager, Support at Home
Andrea has more than 30 years’ experience across aged care, nursing and health services. A Registered Nurse, she has held senior roles across clinical care, quality improvement, workplace health and safety, incident management and aged care operations.
Andrea first joined Huon Regional Care in 2020 and returned in 2025 to lead the Support at Home program. She brings a strong understanding of frontline care, service leadership and continuous improvement. She is passionate about strengthening quality, supporting capable teams and responding to the changing needs of the aged care sector.
Outside of work, Andrea enjoys travelling and gardening.
Jackie Horsley
Executive Manager, Finance
Jackie has more than 25 years’ experience in accounting and finance, including 17 years in senior and executive leadership roles across the water, disability and aged care sectors. Her expertise includes financial management, reporting and organisational sustainability.
Jackie holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Certificate in Management. She brings an inclusive and collaborative leadership approach, with a strong focus on developing others, strengthening financial performance and supporting the long-term sustainability of Huon Regional Care.
Outside of work, Jackie enjoys attending JackJumpers games, spending time in the garden with her two Bichon Frise dogs and learning new skills, including crochet.
Kylie Moore
Executive Manager, People and Culture
Kylie has almost 15 years’ experience across the disability and aged care sectors, with expertise in workforce strategy, employee relations, organisational development and large-scale transformation. She has held senior People and Culture roles across Tasmanian and national organisations, leading workforce planning, enterprise bargaining, mergers, system change and service expansion.
Kylie holds a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Certificate in Management and is a Professional Member of the Australian HR Institute. She brings a strategic and people-focused approach to leadership and is passionate about building workforce capability, supporting organisational growth and strengthening workplace culture.
A lifelong resident of the Huon Valley, Kylie is proud to contribute to her local community. Outside of work, she enjoys camping with her husband, their two teenage children, their Labrador, and family and friends.
Leeanne Triffitt
Executive Manager, Residential Services
Leeanne has almost 30 years’ experience across nursing, primary health care and residential aged care. A Registered Nurse, she has worked across acute care, dialysis, community health, palliative care and regional service delivery, with extensive experience supporting integrated models of care.
Leeanne has held senior clinical and leadership roles at Huon Regional Care, including five years as Facility Manager at Nubeena before progressing to her current executive role. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting sustainable services for regional communities.
Outside of work, Leeanne enjoys life on the Tasman Peninsula with her husband, where they raise cattle, care for their animals and spend time with their three adult children.
Our Management Team
Liz Neville
Residential Services Manager, Dover & Franklin
Liz is a Registered Nurse with more than 30 years’ clinical experience, including 15 years in aged care. Her background spans acute medical nursing, general practice, rural health and residential aged care.
Liz has held senior leadership roles, including managing a 171-bed residential aged care facility and overseeing operations within a purpose-built dementia village. She brings extensive experience in clinical leadership, service operations and maintaining high standards of care.
Liz has a particular focus on palliative and end-of-life care, supporting an approach that places dignity, comfort and respect at the centre of care.
Maddy Wade
Manager, Tasman Multipurpose Centre
Maddy is a Registered Nurse with experience across primary health, urgent care, refugee health and regional healthcare settings. Beginning her nursing career as an Enrolled Nurse, she progressed to become a Registered Nurse and has since worked in nursing leadership roles within primary health.
Maddy holds a Bachelor of Nursing, a Certificate IV in Business and a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. She brings experience in chronic disease management, immunisation and community health, with a strong commitment to accessible, high-quality care and positive health outcomes.
Outside of work, Maddy enjoys bushwalking, reading, exploring great food and staying active at the gym.
Gaylene Brouwer
Service Manager, Support at Home
Gaylene has experience across community services, allied health support and frontline aged care. She holds a Diploma in Community Services and a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, with experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams across community and health settings.
Gaylene joined Huon Regional Care in 2025, working directly with clients before progressing into her current leadership role. She brings a practical and inclusive approach to service leadership, supported by a strong understanding of client needs, workforce collaboration and community-based care.
Outside of work, Gaylene enjoys life on her rural property with her horses, dogs and chickens, spending time in the garden and walking her dogs.
Charles Ye
Manager, Technology and Systems Innovation
Charles has nearly 20 years’ experience across technology strategy, digital transformation, project management and enterprise systems in Australia and China. His career spans consulting, education, pharmaceuticals and local government, with senior roles at Accenture, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Eddingpharm and Derwent Valley Council.
Charles has led major technology transformations, cloud migrations, cybersecurity initiatives and complex merger and acquisition projects, including oversight of significant technology assets and infrastructure. He brings a strategic and commercially informed approach to strengthening systems, improving organisational performance and supporting innovation across Huon Regional Care.
Charles holds a Master of Business Administration, is a certified Project Management Professional and a Certified Public Accountant of China.
Catherine Hayden
Quality and Compliance Lead
Catherine has more than 10 years’ experience in quality and compliance, primarily across the not-for-profit community services sector. Her expertise spans quality systems, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement and rights-based service delivery.
Catherine brings a thoughtful and values-led approach to her role, with a strong focus on embedding the rights and protections of older people across service practice and quality improvement.
Outside of work, Catherine enjoys exploring the outdoors, taking in the sunshine, fresh air and birdlife, and spending time with family and friends.