At AYO, we believe that an inclusive and collaborative culture underpins excellence in the performing arts. Equity, diversity and inclusion are considered essential to the continued success of AYO.
Management
Kimbali Harding | Chief Executive Officer
Shenei Savage | Executive Assistant
Tim Matthies | Artistic Producer
Bronwyn Lobb | Director of Development
Billy Tanner | Philanthropy Manager
Beth Roche | Development Assistant
Johanna Mulholland | Director of Engagement
Geraldine Cardozo | Marketing Manager
Marlena Holdernesse | Content Coordinator
Lola Schuele | Communications Coordinator
Rossy Yang | Senior Financial Accountant & Office Manager
Svetlana Kononova | Finance Assistant
Heather Carr | Database & Systems Manager
Warren Lenthall | Director of Programs
Peyton Hawkins | Senior Coordinator – Program Operations
Niamh Bennett | Music Coordinator
Bernie Heard | Director of Music in Me
Louise Barkl | Music in Me Education Advisor
Misa Yamamoto | Music in Me National Coordinator
Governance
Prof Scott Harrison | Chair
Linda Fox | Treasurer
Sally Basser | Deputy Chair
Alison Beare
Jessica Block
Lachan Bramble
Karina Filipi
Carolyn Fletcher AM
Jacqueline Park
Mathisha Panagoda
The Hon Dr Andrew Lu AM
Sandra Robertson
Lachlan Bramble | Chair
Monica Curro
Karina Filipi
Shefali Pryor
Sophie Rowell
Alex Timcke
Aaron Wyatt
Prof Scott Harrison | Chair
Linda Fox | Treasurer
Sally Basser
Lachlan Bramble
Kimbali Harding, CEO
Francis Beens
Jessica Block | Chair
Carolyn Fletcher AM
The Hon Dr Andrew Lu AM
Sandra Robertson
- Leonard Amadio AO
- Patrick Brislan
- Andrew Brookes
- Timothy Calnin
- Annabelle Chaplain AM
- Prof John Daley AM
- Diana Doherty
- Haylie Ecker
- Michael Elwood
- Erin Flaherty
- Anthony Fogg
- Nancy Fox AM
- Cass George
- Prof Malcolm Gillies
- Virginia Gordon
- Peter Grant
- Christina Green
- Tony Grybowski
- Virginia Henderson AM
- Ian Hutchinson
- Daniele Kemp
- Alexander King
- Arthur Koumoukelis
- Prof Geoffrey Lancaster AO
- Donald McDonald AC
- Marshall McGuire
- Sir Jonathan Mills AC
- Dr Richard Mills AM
- Ron Ogden
- Dene Olding AM
- Prof Patricia Pollett
- Clare Pullar
- Helena Rathbone
- Clive Scott AM
- Yosi Tal
- Pamela Thornton
- Mary Vallentine AO
- Michele Walsh
- Peter Waters
- Ray Wilson OAM
- Bruce Wolfe
- Emeritus Professor Di Yerbury AO
- Frank Zipfinger
Leonard Amadio AO
Patrick Brislan
Colin Cornish AM
Ben Rimmer
Mary Vallentine AO
Youth Council
QiQi Lu
Pascal Uxó-Williams
Launched in 2024, the AYO Youth Council empowers young musicians to shape the future of Australia’s arts landscape. Open to AYO participants and reserves, the council brings together young voices passionate about driving change in the industry.
Meeting quarterly, the Youth Council collaborates with AYO’s staff and board to shape policy, discuss programming, and tell the AYO story. In 2026, members will focus on the social context in which they make music and connect with youth-led committees at other like-minded organisations.
As part of AYO’s commitment to youth-centred practice, the Youth Council amplifies diverse voices, offering fresh perspectives on AYO’s activities while empowering members to serve as industry advocates. These are the cultural leaders of tomorrow.