Local profit-for-purpose support services organisation genU has announced long-time business and community leader Elaine Carbines AM will join its board following the resignation of Leanne Meehan.
Ms Carbines has served in a range of leadership roles in the Geelong region, including a decade as G21 chief executive, Member for Geelong Province (1999-2006) and Parks Victoria manager of Strategic Relations (2007-10).
She has also held governance roles on the board of organisations including Barwon Water, Gforce Employment Solutions, AWA Alliance Bank and Northern Futures.
Ms Carbines said she was “so excited” to be joining the genU board.
“We know that there are many challenges facing our sector at the moment, but I am confident that I am joining an organisation with the governance, executive and strategy in place to overcome these and drive greater impact for the people we serve,” she said.
Board chair Ingrid Williams said the addition of Ms Carbines to the board was “a massive win for genU, its members and clients”.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Elaine bring her considerable expertise, insight and breadth of experience onto our Board,” she said.
“Over the past four-and-a-half years, genU has gone through significant change as we have re-focused and enhanced our organisation to better serve our clients.
“As we work to deliver on our Strategy 2030 priorities, Elaine’s appointment will be key to helping our organisation continue to grow and support our clients across the country.”
Ms Carbine’s one-year appointment will commence on November 13.
