Our Directors

Greg has had a long and successful career in the corporate world. With a background in Human Resources, he moved into Executive Management as Chief Manager, Metropolitan Operations BankSA and then CEO, Savings & Loans Credit Union. Greg also had roles as CEO, AIM SA and General Manager, EML SA.

He has had significant practical Board experience over many years including past Chair of the Mutual Banks and Credit Union peak body ABACUS.

Greg specialises in Strategy Development, Board Performance Evaluation, Governance, C-Suite Recruitment and Executive Mentoring and Coaching. He has assisted NFP’s, Local Government, Indigenous Organisations and Private Companies achieve success in a VUCA World. Greg also has significant expertise in the Audit & Risk area chairing a number of Health Network and Local Government Audit & Risk Committees.

Greg is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Senior Fellow of FINSIA and a Fellow and Life Member of AIM.

He is currently:

• Chair, Kangaroo Island Council Audit & Risk Committee
• Chair, South Australian Group of Specialists
• Deputy Chair, National Pharmacies
• Advisory Chair, Turkey Flat Wines
• Member, Southern Materials Recovery Facility Joint Venture Committee
• Director, VUCA Pty Ltd

Paul Geyer advises boards and CEOs on a range of governance and strategy issues. He is entrepreneurial and innovative and applies a depth of practical knowledge of governance, analytical expertise and lateral thinking to his advisory work. With experience as a Chair, Director, CEO and Company Secretary Paul is able to assist boards and CEOs solve issues and implement governance changes. Paul is an experienced non-executive director recognised for his strategic thinking and business development skills.

Paul has 25 years of executive experience with 12 as a CEO. He has undertaken 3 start-ups and spent 10 years with the Australian Institute of Company Directors as State Manager, Victoria and National Manager Member Engagement developing unique skills to assist Boards. Paul expertise and experience enables him to provide services in;

• Board Performance Evaluation and Reviews
• CEO Reviews and Complaint Investigations
• Governance Training
• Strategic Planning facilitation
• Board Policy Reviews
• Governance Framework review
• Workshop facilitation

He is currently:

• Independent Chair, Winemakers of Rutherglen
• Independent Chair, Wimmera Southern Mallee Development
• Assessment Committee Member, Australian Dental Council
• Director, VUCA Pty Ltd

Christine’s clients describe her as a strategic thinker who provides guidance and advice to their Boards and Executive in all matters of board effectiveness, strategy planning, people and organisational performance.  With a reputation built over 30 years as a trusted advisor Christine supports her clients in the recruitment and selection of a Board’s greatest asset – its own Directors, CEO & C-suite executives. Christine brings to Board performance reviews a contemporary approach tailored to identify those areas where Board would benefit from enhancing its governance oversight.

An experienced Board Director, previous board appointments include Chair of the Matthews Hospitality Group, Director Beerenberg Pty. Ltd., Council Member of The University of Adelaide and Director of Business SA amongst others across public, private and NFP Boards.  Christine has extensive experience working with multi-generational family businesses guiding them through their governance and succession planning.

Christine specialises in Family Business Governance and Succession Planning, Board Performance, Board & CEO Search, CEO Performance Evaluation, Strategic Planning.

She is currently:

• Director, Adelaide Central Market Authority Board
• Member, University of Adelaide Selection Committee
• Director, VUCA Pty Ltd

Kevin was the CEO of Bank One Australia, one of Australia’s first international banks.  After a 20-year global career with Bank One (now of J.P.Morgan Chase) Kevin became a professional non-executive director in 2003.  He has served as Deputy Chairman of Bendigo Adelaide Bank (an ASX top 50 company) ABB Grain, SA Water, the National Board of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and Calgary-based Viterra, a then Canadian listed top 50 company. His non-executive director career has seen him work on some of Australia’s largest global corporate transactions.

As advisor to the South Australian Government, Kevin served as Deputy Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Chairman on the build of the $1.6 billion desalination plant and the Fines Enforcement Review for the SA Attorney General.  Kevin brings tremendous financial skills and strategic skills to VUCA and its clients. Known for his ability to problem solve and provide solutions to clients is well known across Australia. Kevin’s exceptional directorship career has enabled him to understand clearly the defining roles between the Board and Management, the significant role the Chair plays on Boards and the importance of financial literacy for directors on Boards.  In 2019 Kevin was awarded the AICD Distinguished Fellow award for his outstanding contribution to the progression of Australian Governance through is formal appointments and extended activities.

He is currently:

• Chairman, VUCA Pty Ltd
• Chairman, Coppin Capital Pty Ltd (Fund Managers)
• Chairman, Beerenberg Pty Ltd
• Chairman, Carlisle Heath Pty Ltd
• Director, Port Adelaide Football Club
• Director, Nut Producers Australia
• Director, Riverland Almonds Group

David Spear FAICD is a Partner and Director of VUCA Pty Ltd, professional company director and governance consultant. His current Board portfolio includes unlisted Public Companies, Not for Profits and Local Government entities.

David has over 30 years’ experience in commercial business management, including significant directorship experience the not for profit sector especially in Membership organisations. He brings tremendous expertise in Governance, Strategy, Leadership, Performance and Risk. David was previously the State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors SA/NT for 8 years and is a 2013 alumnus of the prestigious Harvard Business School Governance program. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David’s expertise and experience enables him to provide services in;

• Board Performance Evaluation
• CEO Performance Evaluation
• Governance and Director Training
• Strategy Facilitation
• Executive and Director recruitment

He is currently:

• Chairman, Office Brands
• Chairman, Tyre Stewardship Australia
• Chairman, Big River Pork
• Chairman, The Orange Butterfly Foundation
• Director, Unity Housing
• Director, Central Adelaide Waste Recycling Authority
• Director, VUCA Pty Ltd

Marlene is an experienced leader and trusted advisor working closely with Executives and Boards, including large and small businesses, Government and NFP organisations across multiple sectors. Deep expertise as a facilitator of strategic planning, including governance review and framework, in particular the NFP sector.

Marlene has over 15 years’ experience in professional services, previously KPMG National Director, Client & Market Insights. She is a subject matter expert in client insights, conducting interviews, analysis and translation of client feedback to increase client retention, identify revenue opportunities, drive profitable growth and development coaching.

Marlene has significant Board experience as a Non-Executive Director across multiple sectors, Sport, Community, Health and Leisure and Employment Services, including Chair of Governance committee and People and Culture committee. Currently on the Board of Commonwealth Games Australia, Workways Australia, Peninsula Leisure and Triathlon Australia. Marlene is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Marlene’s expertise and experience enables her to provide services in;

• Strategic Planning facilitation
• Governance review and framework
• Client Insights
• Board Policy review
• Board Performance review

She is currently:

• Director, Commonwealth Games Australia
• Director, Workways Australia
• Director, Peninsula Leisure & Chair, People & Culture Committee
• Director, Diving Australia & Member Nominations Committee
• Member, Commonwealth Games Federation Governance & Integrity Committee
• Director, VUCA Pty Ltd

With a background in career transition services and executive recruitment, Paul has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Bachelor of Management (Labour Relations). Paul is a specialist in the provision of outplacement and career transition services for companies and individuals undergoing change. This change is normally brought about by organisations having to restructure or undergo some form of business reconfiguration that results in the redundancy or role displacement of an employee or groups of employees. These services include onsite support sessions for individuals immediately after notification of redundancy, career counselling and coaching (outplacement) programs for individuals across a number of sessions that focus on relevant subjects to facilitate an efficient return to the workforce as well as facilitation of group workshops on various change and career transition related themes.

Paul also has extensive experience in the recruitment industry, having recruited key senior and executive roles across private, public and not for profit sectors. He is highly respected within this field and has the ability to facilitate tailored and effective services that match client needs.

Susan is a Registered Organisational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience enhancing individual, team and organisational performance and effectiveness. She has worked internationally leading significant change and applying psychometric assessment in recruitment, retention and development strategies across multiple industries.

Susan designs bespoke programs for Boards, CEOs and Executive teams to maximise performance, promote cohesion and contribute to succession planning. She is highly experienced in facilitation, delivering contemporary leadership, culture and resilience programs and also facilitating interactive strategic planning for Boards and Executive to capture outputs and ensure meaningful strategic artefacts for organisations.

She brings a breadth of experience and capability in applying all elements of the employee life cycle and cultural change and transformation models and tools.