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Governance

Go Gentle Australia is led by our CEO Dr Linda Swan and a Board of Directors. Together, their wealth of expertise ensures all our work meets the highest standards.

 


Our CEO

 

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Dr Linda Swan

Linda’s background is in primary care and population health. Most recently, she was Medibank’s Chief Medical Officer. She has a reputation for clear thinking, compassionate leadership and organisational transformation. Linda now brings her expertise and enviable network to end-of-life choice in Australia.


Our Directors

 

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Andrew Denton

Andrew is one of Australian media’s genuinely creative forces with a career covering radio, television and film. He is the creator of the podcast series Better Off Dead, investigating why good people die bad deaths in Australia.

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Tanya Jones

Tanya is a strategic communications professional with over 20 years of experience running large corporate, brand and political advertising campaigns.

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Prof Brian Owler AM

Brian is a neurosurgeon who treats both cranial and spinal conditions of adults and children. He chaired the Expert Ministerial Advisory Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying in Victoria and is a past president of the AMA. 

 

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Kiki Paul

After 20 years in financial services, Kiki uses her business experience in the not-for-profit sector. She is passionate about social justice, equal opportunities and making the world a better place.

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Craig Stafford

Craig has worked in the finance industry for three decades. He is passionate about health, education and sport. Craig is a Founding Partner and Head of Research at Barrenjoey Capital Partners.

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Peter Thompson

Peter chairs the Go Gentle Board. He has extensive experience in commercial and corporate law, specialising in the entertainment and media industries. 


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