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Management Team

National Management Team

CEO: Helen WHITE

Helen joined the Duke of Ed as CEO - Australia in 2026. She brings extensive leadership experience across not-for-profit peak bodies, youth organisations (including Girl Guides) and in health, as CEO of Australian College of Midwives, where she focused on organisational growth and innovation, advocacy, education, governance and culture.  Her work has consistently centred on supporting leaders, teams, and organisations to navigate complexity, foster growth and deliver impact for the communities they serve. 

 

Chief Finance Officer: Sumari DIPPENAAR

Sumari is a qualified chartered accountant and her background includes nearly 10 years with Deloitte in South Africa and Brisbane. Her skill set extends to include financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, data analysis and modelling, systems and work flow development and HR management. She has worked with a range of industries including mining, tourism, public sector, telecommunications, not-for profit and consumer products.  

Chief Operating Officer: Jan RIDD

Appointed Chief Operating Officer in September 2025, Jan is responsible for new business development, major delivery partnerships, strategic planning implementation, brand management, and; government and public relations.

Previously with Diabetes Australia, Jan led national programs supporting 1.5 million Australians and the global Life for a Child program. She brings extensive experience in governance, strategy, and large-scale program delivery across health, education, and community sectors.

Youth Advisory Panel

Adam Khadra

Aaron Zee        

Alexi Ginis

Benjamin Storey

Benjamin Tran

Brendon Wood

Declan O'Hare

Ellie Buchanan

Hayley Johns

Jemima Crawley

Jessica Thackeray

Kelly Jiang

Lea Zeestraten

Lewis Batic

Louise Koller-Smith

Monica Murray

Nicholas Brown

Nikita Papastamatis

Zahra Al Hilaly

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