our ceo and board...

Estelle Fyffe

CEO

Prior to joining annecto Estelle worked as a psychologist, educator and/or manager in education, employment, mental health, disability, child and family settings. Estelle has postgraduate qualifications in psychology and management, she holds board memberships with Active Property Services Management and National Disability Services (Victoria), is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a recent recipient of a Harvard Fellowship.

Ed Sill 

President

Ed is the Chief Executive Officer of an international manufacturer and supplier of industrial products. Ed also coached a football team of people with intellectual disabilities for several years. In addition to being the treasurer, Ed chairs the Finance/Risk Management Committee.

Michael Johns

Vice President

Michael is a Partner with Maddocks Lawyers and has broad legal experience in banking, financial services, insolvency and general commercial issues.

Viv Beer

Treasurer 

Viv is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants with more than 30 years experience in chartered accounting and the mining industry.   Viv has also been involved with golf at a national and club level for many years.

Adrian Corsello

Secretary and Public Officer

Adrian is the Managing Director of Axion Construction Pty Ltd. Adrian was involved in the strategic planning of Mont Part Hospital's redevelopment and has a depth of experience in business and client focus. Adrian also chairs the David House Redevelopment Committee.

Jennifer Burrows

Jennifer has a wealth of experience in industry training and change management and is currently working with Box Hill Institute managing higher education curriculum development and implantation as well as promoting learning partnerships between educational organisations.

Lydia Dennett

Lydia has over twenty years of experience in the health industry with extensive experience in both acute and chronic health care, paediatric and disability services. Lydia is currently the Director of Nursing, Site Manger and Divisional Director of Intensive Care and the Centre for Cardiovascular Therapeutics, at The Western Hospital, Footscray.

Debbie King 

Debbie is Managing Director of Success Works, a social policy consultancy company, and has skills in evaluation, facilitation, organisational development and community and strategic planning.  Debbie has a background in the Victorian public service in education, women?s policy and correctional services.  She is currently undertaking a PhD in the School of Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe University.

Ross Joyce

Following an extended period in local government, Ross established a management consultancy business and operated several retail outlets. He is currently the CEO of PivotWest a Division of General Practice supporting local health solutions throughout the West of Melbourne.

Ian Gray 

Ian has an extensive management background and is currently working with community groups and local councils on accessibility issues affecting people with disabilities.  Ian was a 2007 graduate of the LeadershipPlus program.

Russell Jones

Russell currently works for PPB, a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Reconstruction Specialists.  Russell has spent the last seven years in this industry during which time he has been involved in the management of a number of Corporate Insolvencies and Investigations.  Russell has also had extensive experience dealing with various Federal and State Departments in regards to Aged Care Facilities and working with Indigenous Communities.  Prior to joining PPB, Russell worked for 30 years in the Banking sector and has vast experience with three major Banking organisations particularly in the commercial, retail and international fields, both inside and outside of Australia.

In September 2008 the annecto community mourned the untimely passing of Board member Craig Goesch, a passionate advocate for keeping the rights of people with a disability and contributions of carers on the agenda.