Our Board
Guiding Arid Recovery: Our Board’s Expert Leadership
The Arid Recovery Board is composed of leaders with diverse expertise in environmental policy, community engagement, safety and sustainability, academic research, and corporate governance. With a shared commitment to conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, the board plays a crucial role in steering Arid Recovery towards achieving its mission of conserving Australia's unique wildlife and habitats.
Jody Swirepik
Independent Chair
Jody Swirepik is an Independent Director, former Director of National Parks and former Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder. She brings over 30 years of experience in environment, conservation and water policy and management and has a track record of working with complex governance situations.
Sandy Carruthers
SA Department for Environment and Water Representative
Sandy is the SA Department of Environment and Water (DEW) Representative and current Group Executive Director Science & Information and Chief Information Officer at DEW. She brings wide-ranging experience in facilitating research partnerships, science communication, human resources and organisational management.
Photo: Sandy Carruthers / LinkedIn
Andrew Corletto
Independent Director
Andrew is an Independent Director and current partner at Minter Ellison, with over 25 years of experience in resources and corporate law.
Photo: Minter Ellison
Emily Jenke
Independent Member
Emily is the current CEO of DemocracyCo . She is a facilitator by trade, and a specialist in complex community engagement with 25 years of experience. Coupled with her expertise and passion in environmental management, Emily’s core skills are around engaging communities in environmental endeavours.
Professor Laura Parry
University of Adelaide Representative
Laura is the University of Adelaide Representative and is the Head of School, Biological Sciences . She was previously Associate Dean Research & Industry (Faculty of Science) and Head of Vascular Physiology & Reproduction in the School of BioSciences . Laura is internationally renowned for her research on the therapeutic actions of the peptide hormone relaxin in women’s health and cardiovascular disease. (Photo: University of Adelaide)
Mark Priadko
Independent Director
Mark is an Independent Director and brings extensive experience in financial management, organisational governance and project management.
Rebecca Spindler
Bush Heritage Australia Representative
Rebecca Spindler is the Bush Heritage Australia representative on the Board. She is the Executive Manager, Science and Conservation for Bush Heritage, and contributes her expertise in conservation strategy and governance.
Sally Lamb
BHP representative
Sally Lamb is the BHP representative on the Board. Sally is the Manager for Asset Environment, Approvals and Sustainability for Copper South Australia (CuSA). She brings over 20 years experience, at a national and international level, in environmental approvals and management with a focus on governance and strategy.