MEET THE IH 2024 BOARD

International House’s Director, Dr Carla Tromans, has overall responsibility for the daily operation and administration of International House. Carla reports to the IH Board comprised of 10 to 12 individuals representing the university, IH Alumni, community groups, business, and government sectors. Two residents – the IH President and the Vice President of the IH Student Club represent the residents as observers of the Board.

The IH Board is responsible for setting the College vision and strategic direction as well as ensuring its long term financial sustainability.

OUR 2023 IH BOARD MEMBERS ARE:

PRESIDENT – MR DAVID JACKSON

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

David brings a broad range of experience in economics and finance that spans both the public and private sector. He has international experience working across areas such as corporate planning and strategy, commercial projects, economic analysis, and organisational change.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Business, Master of International Economics and Finance, GAICD Company Directors Course.

INTERESTS

Spending time with family, long distance running, languages (Japanese and Chinese).

DEPUTY PRESIDENT – MR KEITH STANLEY

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Keith has 44 years of commercial experience in companies like Harrods, IKEA, Flight Centre and NRMA. The last 15 years sharing his experience through consulting. Extensive experience as a CEO, Marketer, sales, and product leader in local and global; companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Electronic Engineer, Harrods Executive Training Scheme, IKEA Key Guy Graduate, Member AICD, Certified Practicing Marketer (AMI), Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.

INTERESTS

Bonsai (more an obsession), travel, music particularly jazz, photography, and red wine.

HONORARY TREASURER – MS MARYANNE JARDINE

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Maryanne has 18 years of accounting, finance, investment and insurance experience. She is a chartered accountant, with a depth and breadth in technical experience – with a Big 4 accounting background. Maryanne has strength in financial modelling for clients, management accounting and financial statements. Maryanne also has a Masters in Taxation, with expertise advising across multiple tax types.

QUALIFICATIONS

CA, GAICD, MAppTax (UNSW), BCom (Bond)

INTERESTS

Tending to her veggie garden, playing basketball with her kids and neighbours, collecting books (and reading them when she has some rare free time)

HONORARY SECRETARY – MR NICK VINCENT

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Nick is the Founder of Tempt Marketing.  He has over 25 years experience in marketing strategy, working with businesses and management teams to help them make better connections, develop new ideas & strategies and ultimately become more profitable.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc, Psychology; Ass.Dip Bus., HR/IR; Masters, Marketing Management

INTERESTS

Family, golf, sailing, start-up’s.

UQ SENATE NOMINEE – MR DAVID LAVELL

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

David has 17 years’ experience in the management of Ethical Standards or Integrity Teams across government and UQ. He has significant experience in developing and delivering training programs targeting misconduct prevention and has presented at national level on fraud and research misconduct. Previously he was a Detective Senior Sergeant within the Qld Police Fraud Squad and directed a start up which developed and patented an innovative building product winning an Australian Design Award.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Policing, Dip. Justice Administration, Member AICD.

INTERESTS

David enjoys carpentry, camping, fishing and reading.

MEMBER – DR CARLA TROMANS

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Carla is the Director of International House and has been for over fifteen years. Carla has worked within education as a secondary teacher, Head of Department and Deputy Principal, across QLD and NT. In 2013 Carla was appointed to the UQ Senate (2014–2017).

QUALIFICATIONS

Ed D, Master of Educational Administration, Master of Education (Curriculum), Bachelor of Teaching, Diploma in Teaching and Teaching Certificate (Home Economics).

INTERESTS

Walking, travel, old movies, golf, fishing, guitar, reading, pilates and yoga.

MEMBER – MS SALLY NEWMAN

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Sally is a tax lawyer with over 20 years’ experience and has been recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for 6 years, including in the areas of tax and charities law. Sally has worked with a number of not for profits and has previously served on the executive of the Women Lawyers Association of QLD and IH Alumni Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/LLB; LLM UQ (Commercial Stream); Solicitor of the Supreme Court of QLD and the ACT; IH Alumnus (1996)

INTERESTS

Sally enjoys cooking, reading, travelling and spending time with her family. Three of Sally’s four siblings lived at IH Brisbane as well as her husband Sugath (1996-98)

MEMBER – MR RICK WILKINSON

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Rick has worked in the resources industry for more than 35 years. This took him to the Middle-East, north Africa and the USA, before returning to Australia. He has held positions from technical engineering, project management to commercial and strategic roles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (Hons), Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

INTERESTS

Road rallies, fishing and family. Rick grew up on a farm far from big cities, and still has a passion for most outdoor activities.

IHSC 2024 PRESIDENT – MISS AARSHIA AJOY

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Aarshia is completing a Bachelors of Speech Pathology at UQ having moved to IH from Dubai. She is looking to use her role as IHSC President to create opportunities for Housies to connect and make a strong and supportive resident community.

INTERESTS

Aarshia enjoys baking, playing ukulele and table-tennis. She also loves travelling, meeting new people and learning more about different cultures from around the world.

IHSC 2024 VICE PRESIDENT – MISS PARNIKA MAHAJAN

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Parnika moved to Brisbane from Melbourne in 2022 to complete her Bachelor of Biomedicine at UQ. She plans to help Housies make the most of college life and create a more involved community using her experience in college.

INTERESTS

Parnika enjoys painting, drawing and journaling. She is also fond of playing on the IH Basketball team and finding study spaces on the UQ campus.

IH MASTERS

Hon Jeffrey Spender

International House annually appoints a Master of the College, whose main role is ceremonial in chairing the Colleges’ Annual General Meeting. The current master is The Hon, Jeffrey Spender QC, former High Court Judge.

Previous Masters have included:

  • 1996-  The Hon. Jeffrey Spender QC
  • 1990-95 Sir Llewlyn Edwards AC
  • 1980-89 Sir James Foots AO
  • 1971-79 Sir James Holt
  • 1966-70 Sir Manuel Hornibrook OBE

OUR FELLOWS

The position of Honorary Fellow was established by the International House Foundation Ltd Board to recognise those members of the college community who have distinguished themselves in service to IH and the community. Since 1965, these members have served the college collectively. They understand and have assisted in developing a “Community for Understanding”.

To be nominated as a fellow, the person must fall into one of the following categories and have regard to their association with IH:

  • Outstanding academic or professional distinction;
  • Outstanding service to the community;
  • Outstanding service to IH; and/or
  • Outstanding contribution to cultural diversity.

The following person was invested as a fellow on Sunday 24 September, 2023:

  • Mr Chris Leon

The following person was invested as a fellow on Sunday 19 April, 2020:

  • Mr Sam Hawgood

The following persons were invested as fellows on Sunday 19 May, 2019:

  • Mr Bruce Manser
  • Dr Nguyen Duc

The following persons were invested as fellows on Sunday 29 April, 2018:

  • Mr Graham Redding
  • Mr Grant Vinning
  • Mrs Meryl McKenzie

The following persons/association were invested as fellows on Sunday 9 April, 2017:

  • Dr Ian Keys
  • Dr John Teh AM
  • Dr John Morrison
  • Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA)

The following persons/association were invested as fellows on Sunday 14 June, 2015:

  • Dr David Watson
  • Rotary International
  • Mrs Helen Whitehead
  • Mr Graeme Baguley

The following persons were invested as fellows on Sunday 6 November, 2013:

  • Dr Neil Holm and Mrs Margaret Holm
  • Justice Jeffrey Spender
  • Dr Kay Pearse
  • Dr Brian Hirschfeld

The following persons were invested on Sunday 20 November, 2011:

  • Mr Stephan Trotter (dec. 2015)
  • Sir Clem Renouf (dec. 2020)
  • Mr Brian Knowles AM (dec. 2020)

The following persons were invested as fellows on Sunday 14 March, 2010:

  • Mr Des Martin
  • Mr John Boyd
  • Mr Graham Thomson AM
  • Mr Trevor Allingham (dec. 2011)
  • Mr Graham McHugh
  • Mr Bill McMillan