Joe is an experienced Board Director and Chief Executive, having held senior leadership roles across Local Government, Health Care, and Retail/Manufacturing sectors. He has worked extensively with Boards and multi-disciplinary teams through periods of reform in complex service organisations and innovative commercial enterprises.

With over 40 years of experience, Joe brings valuable insight into leadership, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. His career has focused on empowering organisations to pursue continuous improvement and deliver value for stakeholders and consumers.

Joe has a strong track record in the strategic development of complex organisations, supporting them to navigate socio-economic, political, industrial, and technological change.

In 2016, Joe transitioned from full-time CEO roles to a portfolio of Non-Executive Director (NED) and advisory positions. His broad leadership experience continues to inform his governance and strategic advisory work, particularly for organisations undergoing transformation.

NED Strengths: Corporate Governance • Commercial Acumen • Strategic Planning • Capital Management

Current Roles

• Board Chair, REFUTURE Foundation (July 2024 – Present)
• Board Chair, FCW Lawyers (Melbourne / Sydney / Adelaide) (October 2018 – Present)
• Executive Chair, Southern Cross Recycling Group (Australia) (June 2023 – Present)
• Independent Chair, City of Darebin – CEO Employment Matters Committee (April 2023 – Present)
• Director, JFC Management Pty Ltd
• Advisory & Consultancy Services (February 2016 – Present)

Previous Appointments

• Board Director, Melbourne City Mission (June 2017 – May 2022)
  • Chair – Quality, Safety & Risk Committee (2018–2020)
  • Member – Nominations & Remuneration Committee
• Independent Chair, Hanging Rock Ministerial Advisory Group (Victorian Government) (Dec 2020 – June 2021)
• Interim Chief Executive Officer, City of Whittlesea (Feb 2020 – Oct 2020)
• Chief Executive Officer, Manningham City Council (Dec 2012 – Jan 2016)
• Founding Executive Partner, Koko Black Group (Oct 2003 – Nov 2012)
• Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital (June 1998 – May 2002)
• Board Director, Health Purchasing Victoria (March 2001 – May 2002)
• Executive Director, Western Sydney Area Health Service & Westmead Hospital (July 1989 – June 1998)
• Health Services Manager, Westmead Hospital (July 1980 – June 1989)