Appointed by the APESMA (Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia) national assembly and chaired by Whetstone Pty Ltd partner Dario Tomat the CBS board is characterised by the stewardship of independent directors who each maintain active, professional industry involvement.

Dario Tomat

BE, BBus, Dip CoDir, MBA, FIEAust, FAICD Partner, Whetstone Pty Ltd, and National President APESMA

National president of APESMA, Dario is a partner at multidisciplinary consulting practise Whetstone Pty Ltd, and has delivered TAFE and university courses. His knowledge and professional experience extends across engineering support and quality, safety, project development and design.

Bill Jackson

B Eng (Electrical & Electronic), MIEEE, MAICD

National senior vice president of APESMA, Bill is pricing manager at ElectraNet Pty Ltd, and has worked extensively in the South Australian power industry. His knowledge and professional experience extends across power-transmission sector technical roles, as well as pricing and regulatory affairs.

Chris Walton

BComm. Grad. Dip. Labour Law, CEO APESMA

CEO of APESMA, Chris Walton has been the assistant secretary of the ACTU (Australian Council of Trade Unions), and has run an RTO (Registered Training Organisation). His knowledge and professional experience extends across workplace training and labour law, and a detailed understanding of the Australian union movement.

Karina Bader

BSc (Honours), MBA (Technology Management), National Treasurer APESMA

National treasurer of APESMA, Karina Bader has worked as a resources analyst and as an exploration geologist. Her knowledge and professional experience extends across the finance sector, and the mining and resources industry.

David Lloyd

BA (Hons) Philosophy, MA Public Administration

CEO and deputy director of Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute, David is also a director of Nucleus Network Ltd and V Kardia Pty Ltd and has worked in senior roles in higher education administration in Australia and New Zealand, as well as in The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand. His knowledge and professional experience extends across the TAFE and both public and private university sectors, as well as in trade development and policy in government.

Bruce Bayley

BEng, MBA

Head of economic recovery for the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Bruce is executive director of Allegro Advisory and has been COO of Skilled Group, as well as vice president – market development for the University of Melbourne. His professional knowledge and experience extend across marketing, operations and strategy in the private and public sectors.

Professor Danny Samson

BE Hons(UNSW),PhD (AGSM, UNSW)

Professor Samson has a wealth of experience in both the academic and corporate spaces, and brings with him a solid network both nationally and internationally. With an honours degree in chemical engineering (UNSW) and a PhD in Management from the Australian Graduate School of Management, he is currently Professor of Management and Director of the Foundation for Sustainable Economic Development at the University of Melbourne.