Pamela has been an international consultant on management, staffing and training for UHNW properties and private assets, luxury resorts and international airlines. She has worked extensively in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Australasia and has been a consultant to the Australian Defence Force. She was chair of the Shakespeare Globe Centre Australia, secretary of Arts National Australia, Bowral Society, and is a volunteer at the regional gallery Ngununggula.
Jean Marie has had a career in banking, heading the international department in Paris for Bank Indosuez, as senior country oDicer in Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea and Australia, director of private banking for Asia and chairman of the Foreign Banks Association in Japan, South Korea and Australia. He acted as Economic Advisor to the French Government from 1986-1996. He left the banking industry in 1998 to pursue personal investments including Vintec wine cabinets which sold in 2016 to the Swedish group Electrolux. Jean Marie has served on the boards of several private and public companies and was president of the Southern Highlands Wine and Food Association 2020-2022.
Jenny is an experienced mentor, arts leader and consultant. She has chaired the Review into the future, impact and sustainability of Sturt Gallery and Studios as well as being a founding Director of the Board of the Southern Highlands regional gallery, Ngununggula. Currently she is Chair of the Southern Highlands Community Foundation and a Director of the Australian National Academy of Music. Jenny has previously held the following positions: Chair and CEO of NIDA, Chair of the Bundanon Trust, CEO of the Australia Council for the Arts and CEO of the UNSW Foundation. Jenny was awarded an AO in 2012 for distinguished service to the arts.
John has been a property professional for 50 years. His focus has been an advisor to private & public organisations in property & infrastructure projects and an advisor to local government on strategies to optimise their long-term revenue opportunities John was an elected member of Local Government, serving 3 years on the City of Sydney Council and 17 years on Strathfield Municipal Council as the Mayor for three terms as well as chair of the Finance, Building and Planning committees. He was the Vice President of the Property Council of NSW & Chairman of the Local Government Task Force & Planning Committee.
Ann-Marie Paterson is a Class 1 Real Estate Agent and Buyer’s Agent with TheProperty.Biz, specialising in the Sydney and Southern Highlands property markets. Her strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and personalised approach enable her to help buyers confidently secure the right property. Before entering real estate, Ann built a successful 30-year career in high-end food retailing, with extensive experience in retail leasing, customer service, and staff training. A passionate supporter of the Southern Highlands community, Ann-Marie is an active volunteer with Friends of Wingecarribee and the Moss Vale Lions.
John’s skills involve creation, negotiation, delivery, funding and financial management of very large-scale mixed-use projects where there is complexity and need for comprehensive public and private sector alignment. He has worked in Australia, Japan, UK, Europe and the Middle East giving him a deep insight into delivery models, cultures and cross border complexities. He is politically astute and his background in government and the commercialisation / privatisation of Australia’s major airports provides a unique perspective on public and private sector relationships. John was awarded an OBE in the 2013 UK New Year’s Honours list for services to urban regeneration and for service to the 2012 London Olympics.
Rhondda Vanzella OAM is dedicated to strengthening community, particularly across regional Australia. As wife of the Mayor in Tumut, she played a pivotal role in fostering connection, supporting local initiatives, and championing the spirit that sustains rural communities. Rising to Vice-President of one of the major Australian political parties, she paved the way for those who would follow and is passionate about mentoring women leaders. She is President of the War Widows’ Guild of Australia and a Board Member of the Australian War Memorial. Rhondda was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her leadership in community.
Eric spent six years in Paris with the International Energy Agency (IEA) before retiring to Berrima in 2002. Prior to Paris, he worked in various Commonwealth Government Departments including Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Between 1984 and 1987, Eric was the First Secretary (Commercial) at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. Eric has been active in the local community as a member of the Southern Highlands Branch of the National Trust, at Harper’s Mansion in Berrima, and as President of the Berrima Residents Association. In 2022 he was named Wingecarribee Citizen of the Year and is an Honorary Life Member of the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
Anna Phillips has worked for over 40 years in food education, including live and print food media. An award-winning food writer & educator, she is a culinary professional with over 40 years’ experience creating, developing and delivering innovative food education programs across Australia. Anna has a 20 year association with the NFP charity Food Education Australia. During her career she has established a café and two cooking schools in the Southern Highlands NSW. She now works closely with the older Highlands community to support their independence to stay in their homes providing gardening and meal preparation. Anna has been a strong voice and community advocate in the fight to stop Plasrefine and continues that fight against the rebranded RePoly.
