Governance
Grattan Institute is an independent body governed by a Board of Directors that provides strategic direction. Directors are appointed by a council of members, whose advice is sought but who do not otherwise influence the direction or publications of the Institute. Grattan Institute Directors come from leaders in business, academia, government and the law.
The Board has established six subcommittees to oversee the governance and operations of the Institute, namely the: Public Policy Committee, Investment Committee, Risk and Audit Committee, Conflicts of Interest Committee, Nominations Committee, and Remuneration Committee.
Board members
Mr Lindsay Maxsted (Chairman)
Non-executive Chairman of UBS Australasia, Co-Chair of Tanarra Restructing Partners, and Chairman of Coolmore Australia.
Prof Andrew Cuthbertson AO
Director of CSL and Centre for Eye Research Australia, Deputy Chancellor, University of Melbourne.
Ms Kathryn Fagg AC
Chair of Watertrust Australia, Director of National Australia Bank, Medibank Private, Djerriwarrh Investments, and The Myer Foundation.
Mr Ian Marshman AM
President of Queen’s College Council, Chair of Yea and District Memorial Hospital Board, Director of the Australian National Academy of Music.
Ms Carol Schwartz AO
Deputy Chair of Reserve Bank of Australia Governance Board, Chair of EQT Holdings Limited, Chair of the Climate Council, Chair of Women’s Leadership Institute Australia.
Ms Jillian Segal AO
Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism in Australia, Chairman of the Sir John Monash Foundation.
Ms Helen Silver AO
Chairperson of VMIA, Chair of the Australian Children’s Television Foundation, Director of PEXA and Crown Melbourne. President of State Library Victoria.
Mr Michael Traill AM
Chair of Paul Ramsay Foundation, Executive Director of For Purpose Investment Partners, Director of MH Carnegie & Co., Australian Philanthropic Services, and Hearts and Minds Investments.
Prof Michael Wesley
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne. Director of Melbourne University Press, Asialink, and the Australia India Institute.