Our Board

Our Board

The Business Council of Australia Board oversees the work of the BCA Secretariat and task forces, makes recommendations on issues concerning membership and committee and task force appointments, identifies and clarifies policy issues, and proposes the BCA policy agenda. 

The President of the Business Council of Australia is Tony Shepherd AO, who was elected to the position in November 2011. Tony has been the chairman of Transfield Services since 2005 after an extensive executive career with the company beginning in 1979. Tony has pioneered private sector development and ownership of infrastructure in Australia and has been involved in nation building for most of his career. He is a Director of Virgin Australia International Holdings Pty Ltd, Chairman of the GWS Giants, a Director of Migration Council Australia and a Patron of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. In June 2012 Tony was named as an Officer of the Order of Australia.

The other members of the board are:

John W.H. Denton
Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Richard Goyder AO
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Wesfarmers Limited

Gail Kelly
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, The Westpac Group

Grant King
Managing Director, Origin Energy Limited

David Peever
Managing Director, Rio Tinto Australia

Steve Sargent
President and Chief Executive Officer, GE Australia and New Zealand

Jennifer Westacott
Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia

The Business Council of Australia Company Secretary is Maria Tarrant, Deputy Chief Executive.

Since its inception in 1983, the following individuals have served as BCA presidents:

Mr Graham Bradley AM (2009–2011)
Mr Greig Gailey (2007–2009)
Mr Michael Chaney AO (2005–2007)
Mr Hugh Morgan AC (2003–2005)
Dr John Schubert (2001–2003)
Mr Campbell Anderson (1999–2000)
Mr Stan Wallis AC (1996–1998)
Mr Ian Salmon (1994–1996)
Mr John Ralph AC (1992–1994)
Mr Brian Loton AC (1990–1992)
Mr Dean Wills AM (1988–1990)
Sir Roderick Carnegie (1986–1988)
Mr Bob White AO (1984–1986)
Sir Arvi Parbo AC (1983–1984)