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
Ms Carol Austin
Chair of Housing Australia, Director of State Super and Infoxchange
Prof Andrew Cuthbertson AO
CSL Director and Senior advisor to CSL’s CEO, Deputy Chancellor, University of Melbourne
Ms Geraldine Doogue AO
Journalist and broadcaster
Ms Kathryn Fagg AO
Chair of CSIRO, Chair of Breast Cancer Network Australia, and board member of National Australia Bank and Medibank Private
Mr Ian Marshman AM
Honorary Fellow, Melbourne Centre for Study of Higher Education
Ms Jillian Segal AO
Professional company director with a legal and regulatory background, Chairman of the Sir John Monash Foundation
Prof Michael Wesley
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne