Composition
Section 10 of the Cultural Facilities Corporation Act 1997 provides for the CFC Board to have seven members. The Chair, Deputy Chair, and four Members of the CFC Board are appointed by the Minister in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Management Act 1996 (the FM Act), Sections 78– 79. The CFC’s Chief Executive Officer is also a Member of the CFC Board in accordance with Section 80 of the FM Act.
The functions of the Chair, Deputy Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and associated provisions relating to Board Members, are set out in the FM Act (Division 9.3).
Meetings
The CFC’s Board meetings are convened and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the FM Act (Division 9.4).
Board Charter
The CFC Board has adopted a Board Charter [PDF 558.7 KB] [Word 102.4 KB] to guide its operations and performance.
Members
DR MATHEW TRINCA
(Chair)
TONI CODY
(Deputy Chair)
An experienced Non-Executive Director, Advisory Board Chair, Small Business Investor and Consultant. Past co-owner of Macro Wholefoods and Cody Outdoor and currently consulting to SME’s and Start Up’s. With over 25 years’ experience in the Australian Arts, Health and Cultural sector as Deputy Chair and Non-Executive Director of National and State Organisations and Institutions and holding Chair and Membership roles in Audit and Risk, Finance and Remuneration and ESG Board Committees. A passionate lover of the Arts, understanding the importance of providing access and participation in all art forms, to all Australians across all mediums, that not just provide joy but encourage curious, inquisitive and at times retrospective thinking. Current and past Boards include The Australian Ballet, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Sydney Theatre Company, Academy of Music and Performing Arts, Intu Wellness and The National Film and Sound Archive.
DR RACHAEL COGHLAN
Rachael Coghlan is an award-winning cultural and creative sector leader and passionate Canberran. She is an experienced Executive, CEO, Board Director and researcher with a track record of executing well-designed strategic renewal and commercial programs in complex environments to achieve quality outcomes. She has led transformational change programs across national institutions and small arts organisations. She led the strategic transformation of Parliament House’s public engagement, implementing an ambitious renewal program of retail strategy (instore and online), visitor services, tourism products and external collaborations to maximise growth, revenue and public benefit. As CEO Craft ACT she curated an international program of exhibitions, residencies and cross-disciplinary collaborations, strengthened stakeholder relationships and organisational stability, and significantly grew DESIGN Canberra festival attendance and philanthropy. Rachael has led major capital works and infrastructure projects including the National Arboretum Canberra and National Museum gallery redevelopment. Rachael has built a reputation as a trusted, professional and innovative collaborator with artists, professionals, educators, industry and government, and was recognised for her contribution to architecture and the public interest with an Australian Institute of Architects Clem Cummings Award. Her track record of outstanding results reflects her belief in people: building high performing boards and teams, and bringing together diverse disciplines and methodologies, to achieve extraordinary results and collective wellbeing. She gained her PhD in museum studies from the Australian National University (where she was a visiting fellow), and her thesis on museum audience participation received an Australian Museums and Galleries Association National Award for Research.
RICHARD EVANS
Richard Evans is currently Managing Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, President of Live Performance Australia, Chair of the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals and Principal of REĂ Consulting. An experienced CEO, non-executive director, cultural precinct leader, producer, and public servant, Richard Evans has held roles as Executive Director of The Bell Shakespeare Company, Managing Director of Sydney’s BridgeClimb, Executive Director of The Australian Ballet, Interim Managing Director of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and CEO of Sydney Opera House. In his role at the Opera House Richard oversaw 2,500 events annually, attracted over $200 million in major capital works funding, established a number of new festivals and activations, significantly developing the public domain and presided over a period of unprecedented economic, brand, tourism visitation and audience growth. Richard has a deep knowledge of and experience in managing creative companies, a strong entrepreneurial outlook and a solid record of commercial growth and government relations. Richard is a passionate place maker and leader of high-performing teams, with an acute sense of potential for public spaces and cultural infrastructure projects. Following a 20-year career Richard Evans established REĂ Consulting Pty Ltd in early 2013. REĂ Consulting Pty Ltd is a boutique consulting firm offering business, philanthropic, contemporary communications and marketing insights and strategies.
LIZ NIELD OAM
Liz has held leadership roles in prestigious arts organisations including the National Portrait Gallery, Opera Australia, English National Ballet, and Bell Shakespeare. Specialising in marketing, communications and philanthropy, she is passionate about giving the broadest possible audience access to the arts. She is a fundraising expert with a history of driving major revenue growth and revitalizing income streams across leading arts and education institutions.
Liz is now a freelance fundraising and marketing consultant and mentors emerging arts leaders. She has served on the boards of Australian Theatre of the Deaf, Sydney Chamber Opera, the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, and Canberra Glassworks. She is currently on the board of Crimson Rosella.
In 2020 she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the performing and visual arts. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney
CRAIG DALZELL
Craig is an experienced executive and non executive director of companies spanning a wide range of industries. With more than 30 years executive experience, Craig has lead international companies, been the chief financial officer of public and private sector entities. Craig brings strong commercial acumen and a passion to see the arts sector flourish in Canberra.