Adrienne Ward (Chairman)

Adrienne was appointed to the Board of Directors of Gladstone Airport Corporation on 20 September 2016.

Adrienne has an extensive background in corporate and government strategy, as well as working in high-risk and dynamic environments. Along with her husband, she currently owns a number of businesses in Gladstone and has previously worked in state and national roles within organisations such as Accenture, Westpac Banking Corporation and Leighton Contractors.

Adrienne is a passionate advocate and contributor to both Gladstone and Queensland.
Her current roles include Non-Executive Director of Gladstone Ports Corporation; Chairman, Safety Governance Foundation; President, Gladstone Hockey Association; Member of The Public Transport Fares Advisory Panel, Qld; Member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Central Qld Committee; Committee Member of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Gladstone and Ambassador for the Women in Business Awards of Australia.

Adrienne is a former Telstra Businesswoman of the Year and was also awarded The Centenary Medal in 2003 for distinguished service and achievement in business and commerce.

Kieran Donovan

Kieran is a specialist advisor who works at the intersection of strategy, capital and sustainability, helping boards, directors and executives to manage risk and realise opportunities in highly-dynamic and heavily-regulated environments.

Prior to founding Lower Capital, he led the operation and international expansion of Avalon Airport and worked with the United Nations, where on a short-term contract, he provided strategic advice on aviation infrastructure development in conflict and post-conflict states.

With decades of experience in aviation across the public and private sectors, Kieran has deep and unique insight into the impacts, opportunities and value airports generate from environmental, social and economic perspectives. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Melbourne Business School, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Kieran joined the GAC board in 2023.

Rick Hansen

Rick Hansen was a former Councillor for the Gladstone City Council and the Gladstone Regional Council. He was appointed as a Director of Gladstone Airport Corporation on 5 April 2016 and sits on the GAC Finance and Audit Committee and the GAC Risk and Compliance Committee. Rick has been involved in the community extensively having worked in major industry for over 20 years, owned and managed a small business for over 20 years and represented the community in Council for the past 18 years. He is still heavily
involved with community work and holds positions on a number of boards in the Gladstone region.

Dayna Field

Dayna is a legal, risk and governance senior leader and advisor with deep experience supporting organisations and their boards to navigate complex and highly regulated industries.
With 14 years’ experience within the Virgin Australia Group she served as the Chief Legal and Risk Officer including throughout the turbulent period of the pandemic during which Virgin Australia entered voluntary administration, conducted a rapid sale process and re-emerged under the ownership of private equity group Bain Capital. She is currently supporting a focus on risk culture within the higher education sector as General Counsel for Griffith University as well as being a member of the Sustainability Committee, Health Safety and Wellbeing Committee and Cyber Security Committee.
Her career started as a corporate lawyer in global law firm Allens Linklaters however her executive and non-executive roles have encompassed integrity, corporate governance, privacy, sustainability, risk and resilience, workplace relations, insurance, internal audit, people and culture, business strategy and government affairs across a number of sectors. 
Dayna holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and is admitted to practice by the Qld Supreme Court and High Court of Australia. She has also completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course. Dayna joined the GAC board in 2022 and is also a member of the GAC Risk and Compliance Committee and Nominations, Remuneration and HR Committee.

Tina Zawila

Tina was appointed to the Board of Directors of Gladstone Airport Corporation on 1 July 2017. She chairs the Finance and Audit Committee and is a member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

As a Director of UHY Haines Norton CQ Pty Ltd and Coaching for Results (Qld) Pty Ltd, Tina is passionate about empowering people and organisations to achieve their goals, objectives and financial success. Tina has over 30 years’ experience in the finance industry as a Chartered Accountant, Financial Planner and Business Advisor.

Tina is a Non-Executive Director of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Board and is the Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee and holds positions on two other Committees.

An active member of our local community, Tina holds various voluntary roles in not-for-profit organisations, including her current role as the first female board member, Non-Executive Director, Deputy Chair and Company Secretary of Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Limited. Tina is also the Chair of the EQIP Business, Industry and Tourism Skills Centre Advisory Committee and is a Non-Executive Director of Clava Pty Ltd trading as Yaralla Sports Club.

Tina holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) with Distinction and Diploma of Financial Planning. She has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders.

Anthony Groen-int-woud

Anthony is the managing director of Multitrade Building Hire and Multitrade, holding these positions for over 17 years. His primary focus has been on working in the heavy industrial sites of the Central Queensland region, where he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering a positive organisational culture and prioritising workplace health and safety. Additionally, Anthony serves as a non-executive director for several other small businesses and actively contributes to various sporting committees within the Gladstone community.

A native of Gladstone, Anthony began his career by completing a trade in Plumbing and Drainage. He furthered his training to obtain a Certificate 4 in building and construction, subsequently becoming a licensed builder in Queensland. Anthony’s passion for the general aviation industry is evident, as he holds a PPL (Private Pilot License) and has operated an aircraft for over 5 years. This experience has provided him with valuable insights into the benefits of aviation for small businesses and a deep understanding of airport operations and opportunities.

Anthony has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and has joined the board of the Gladstone Airport Corporation in 2023.

Councillor Glenn Churchill

Councillor Glenn Churchill has been an active resident of the greater Gladstone Region and Central Queensland for well over 30 years. He has gained extensive experience, knowledge, education, and wisdom in 20 years in Local Government as a Mayor and Councillor.

Together with his wife Sue and family, Cr Churchill has served the business, sporting, NFP (not-for-profit) charity, tourism and communities of our region through many different avenues in public life.

He has been a long-time Chairman of the Gladstone Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), Diamond Life member of the Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (QPCYWA) and spent seven years appointed GAPDL CEO, and State Tourism CEOs forum advocating for our Region and an additional seven years as an honorary Board Member.

Cr Churchill is current Chair for five years of our Gladstone Regional Arts Development Fund Board (RADF), appointed Chair of Disaster Recovery Committee (Infrastructure), active member of the Saiki Sister City Committee International Friendship, Gladstone Safe Night Precinct, past Chair of our Region’s Planning and Development Committee, past Director of the Gladstone Airport Corporation Board. Over his time in Local Govt was elected by CQ LGs representing all Central Qld Local Governments on the LGAQ State Executive.

Cr Churchill is also a Life Member and volunteer of various other local community-based charity and not-for profit organisations. He previously protected the community for 27 years as a Queensland Police Officer and is currently elected Honorary President of the Gladstone Region Queensland Retired Police Association. He strongly believes and advocates in giving back to the community as a volunteer. Is a qualified teaching / performing percussionist with the International Percussion Society, Gladstone Thistle Pipes and Drums and active local performing arts with group SAND and providing tutelage / mentoring to the next generation.  

Cr Churchill strongly believes in working together in harmony to help foster a culture of civic pride in the region and its communities, valuing the contribution of our various industries, community groups, rural producers, recognising the very vital work Council does every day with support, innovation, connection and diversity for the benefit of region and communities. 

Boards, Committees, Groups
·   Saiki Sister City Advisory Committee
·   Gladstone PCYC Management Committee
·   Gladstone Safe Night Precinct Public Consultative Committee
·   Regional Arts Development Fund Committee (RADF).

Mark Cachia – Chief Executive Officer

Ben Thorburn – General Manager of Operations.

Shelly Stormonth – General Manager of Finance