HeartKids Australia Board - 2009

HeartKids Australia Inc is governed by a board made up of State representatives along with various skill based appointments.

The current Board comprises of:

  • Chairman: Stephen Shepherd
  • Vice Chair: Lee Morgan
  • Treasurer: Matt Tognini
  • Directors: Michael Johnson, Matt Turner, Anthony Elmore, Des Hammond, Scott Reinke
  • Board Secretary and Chief Executive Officer: Neil McWhannell JP

Board Member Profile

Stephen Shepherd – Chair

Business Coach, Shareholder, Director and Chairman of Shirlaws Business Coaching. Stephen began his career as a Chartered Accountant working for KPMG and NAB. Whilst he coaches a wide range businesses, Stephen has developed a specialty in working with mid tier professional service firms. Stephen also facilitates strategic retreats, CEO workshops and coaches several CEOs. He has a passion for creating space for companies and their owners to grow both commercially and culturally. Stephen is married with 2 children.

Lee Morgan – Director

Manager of the Special Infrastructure Projects, within the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet for the State Government of South Australia. Lee has a Professional Certificate in Business Management; Graduate School of Management from Adelaide University, Associate Diploma in Applied Science; Conservation and Park Management from University of South Australia and a Technicians Certificate in Surveying. Lee has served in a range of managerial positions for SA Water Corporation and the Environment Protection Agency. Lee is married and has a son who is a heart kid.

Scott Reinke – Director

Managing Director of Intandem. Scott has a Certificate in Direct Marketing (ADMA) and a BA. He had a wealth of senior management experience, serving as General Manager Health Benefits & Marketing Divisions for Medibank Private, Head of Marketing at the Bank of Melbourne, Marketing Consultant at Publicis Mojo, Managing Director at Communication Insights Pty Ltd and Head of Marketing Retail Bank Division Commonwealth Bank of Australia – Sydney. Scott is married with 2 children one of whom is a heart kid. Scott is currently also serving as President of HeartKids Victoria.