Board & Committees

"I urge all Australians to recognise the importance of building healthy bones to reduce the risk of osteoporosis." Dr Hewson has roles across academia, business, politics, NGOs and media. He is currently a Professor at Crawford School of Public Policy ANU and has worked for Australian Treasury, IMF, the Reserve Bank, the UN (UNESCAP) and advises senior public servants. He was a founder of Macquarie Bank and former Chairman ABN AMRO and is a director of numerous companies. He is Former Leader of the Federal Opposition and an Ambassador for Women for Election Australia. Dr Hewson is also very engaged in the not for profit sector and is Chair of several charities including Healthy Bones Australia.

Ralph Evans is an experienced director and senior business figure. He has been Managing Director of Austrade, CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, chairman of a group of venture capital funds managed by Allen & Buckeridge, deputy chairman of ICM Agribusiness and a vice-president of Boston Consulting Group. In 2020, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to international trade and investment, to business and venture capital endeavours and to the community. He recently authored a book which explores the reasons for rejection of climate science by many Australians. Ralph is committed to improving community services related to healthcare and the environment.

Martin McGrath has been a partner at KPMG for over 25 years and is an experienced financial services auditor. While working with KPMG Martin has been based in Sydney, Brisbane, London and Kuala Lumpur and has extensive experience working with national and international clients. He is a lead partner for KPMG on ASX Top 100 companies with a focus on the banking and wealth management sectors. For ten years Martin was the Partner in Charge of KPMG Australia’s Department of Professional Practice, placing him at the forefront of technical accounting, auditing, risk and regulatory developments. Martin is a former President and Council member of the University of Sydney’s Accounting Foundation.

Professor Peter Ebeling is an endocrinologist, researcher and Head of the Monash University Department of Medicine at Monash Health. He is a long standing Honorary Medical Director of Healthy Bones Australia (formerly Osteoporosis Australia), current board member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation, Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society and Past President of the Endocrine Society of Australia. Peter is President Elect of the American Society of Bone Mineral Research (the first to be elected outside North America). Peter is passionate about improving bone health in Australia. He has devoted decades of service to osteoporosis awareness and research. In 2015 Peter was made an Officer of the General Division of the Order of Australia for distinguished services to the field of bone health.

Katrina Rathie FAICD is a non-executive director and corporate lawyer. Katrina was named the overall winner in the 100 AFR Women of Influence of the Board & Management category and is a member of Chief Executive Women. She is Partner in Charge, King & Wood Mallesons Sydney and a non-executive director of The Starlight Children's Foundation, NSW Rugby Union/NSW Waratahs and Vice President of Cranbrook School. Katrina is a strong advocate for the improvement of bone health in Australia.

Professor Rebecca Mason is a medical practitioner with clinical experience in endocrinology and a scientist who leads a research program in the fields of bone and skin, University of Sydney, with a particular interest in the study of vitamin D, calcium and phosphate. Professor Mason is internationally recognised for major contributions to the field of vitamin D research. She led the process of updating the vitamin D position statement for Australia and New Zealand. She is Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society.

Heath Zampatti has over 30 years’ experience in investment advising and professional portfolio management and is Head of Wealth Management at Bell Potter Securities. Heather is a current board member of the Federal Government Remuneration Tribunal, Tura New Music and the University of WA Club. Heather is former Chair of Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Lotterywest, Healthways, WA Ballet, Australian Institute of Management (WA), Chief Executive Women and The Financial Sector Advisory Council. Heather is committed to improving the profile of bone health in Australia.

Melinda Sukhla is Head of the Premier’s Implementation Unit at the NSW Department of Premier & Cabinet. She is responsible for delivery of the NSW Premier’s Priorities, working in partnership with Government agencies and other stakeholders. Prior to joining the NSW Government, Melinda was an executive at Qantas and St Vincent’s Health Network, and worked for a decade with The Boston Consulting Group. Melinda joined the board of Healthy Bones Australia in 2019 and strongly supports the consumer focus of the organisation. She also sits on the board of the End Street Sleeping Collaboration.

Kim McKay is the Director and the CEO of the Australian Museum, the first woman to hold the role in the museum’s history. Kim was previously principal of Momentum2, a marketing communications agency specialising in corporate sustainability and social responsibility. Prior to this, she worked in the USA for the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel where she was Senior Vice President Global Marketing and Communications. She is the co-founder of Clean Up Australia, a strong supporter of women in leadership and an Honorary Adjunct Professor at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. In 2008 Kim was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to the environment and community. Kim serves on several boards and joined the board of Healthy Bones Australia in 2019.