Carrick Hill is governed by Carrick Hill Trust. The Trust Board determines policy and, together with senior staff, sets the strategic direction.
The Carrick Hill Trust oversees the management of the whole site, with the Trustees acting as guardians of the public interest
The Board decides on resource allocations, it represents Carrick Hill externally, and monitors the organisation’s performance against agreed objectives.
As a charity, Carrick Hill sets down guidelines for what is expected in Trust Board Member’s conduct. The functions of the Trust are:
(a) to administer, develop and maintain Carrick Hill for any one or more of the
following purposes:
(i) as a gallery for the display of works of art;
(ii) as a museum;
(iii) as a botanical garden.
(b) to promote and encourage the interest of the public in Carrick Hill, its collections and the services and amenities provided by the Trust; and
(c) to perform any other functions assigned to the Trust by this Act or the Minister.
The Trust ensures that Carrick Hill complies with its governing document, and any other relevant legislation or regulations. The Trust appoints the Director and monitors his/her performance.
In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trust member should use the specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This may involve: scrutinising Board papers; leading, or participating on, sub-committees; leading discussions at Board meetings; focusing on key issues; providing guidance on new initiatives; or other issues in which the Board member has special expertise.
Overseas Travel Reports:
- 2022, January - March
- 2021, July - December
- 2021, January - June
After successfully completing three years of the Building Diploma course at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Peter joined Hansen Yuncken in Victoria in 1972 where he has held a number of senior positions in the company, culminating in his appointment as National CEO and Executive Chairman, prior to his retirement after 40 years of service in 2011. Since that time Peter has held a number of Board and Committee positions.
One of Australia’s most prominent and successful Ceramic Artists, National Living Treasure and Master of Australian Crafts. (2009) 45 years as a full-time professional ceramic artist with 96 solo exhibitions in Australia and internationally. Participant in many Group and Touring exhibitions.
Widely represented in permanent public collections throughout Australia and internationally.
Past chair of 14 local, state and federal committees and arts organisations including Regional Development SA, Visions of Australia and Cultural Gifts Program. Currently Peer Assessor, Visual Arts Committee of the Australia Council. Trustee, Carrick Hill Board. Councillor Royal SA Society of ARTS
Deb is the owner/operator of Mandalay House and Garden wedding venue.
She earned a double degree in Classics and English Literature at Adelaide University and has an early background in retailing of homewares and then retail pharmacy with a focus on store layout and merchandising.
A passionate gardener, Deborah designed the 8 acre formal garden that now provides the framework for her wedding business.
She is a keen traveller and interested in the history of gardens, art, textiles and furniture.
Her focus at Carrick Hill is the rejuvenation of the Heritage Arts and Crafts garden and the subtle integration into the garden spaces of more wedding and event spaces.
Chris Sharpley is a Chartered Accountant who has provided tax and business consulting services to many of South Australia's most successful businesses and individuals for over 35 years. He was a partner of Ernst & Young (and predecessor Firms) for over 26 years.
He was the Managing Partner of EY in SA prior to his retirement from the partnership in 2015.
In addition to continuing to provide business consulting services to a number of SA businesses, Chris is currently on the Board of a number of Not For Profit and Charitable Organisations. This includes being the Chair of The Mary Potter Foundation.
Ilona is an innovative and results driven marketing specialist. She has more than 25 years of professional experience spanning event management, communications, strategic marketing and stakeholder engagement.
A strong work ethic, coupled with great leadership and specialist project management skills, has enabled her to foster long term corporate relationships and valuable business networks.
She has worked across all marketing mediums including radio, television, social and print media. Throughout her career, she has developed a raft of strategic campaigns for various organisations, industry Associations, representative bodies and not for profits. Her passion, dedication and ability to achieve deliverable outcomes, makes her a valuable member of any project team.
Vickianne retired from the law in 2018 to commence a new career as a mediator in family law. She has experience in governance as a Board member in private companies over the past 30 years and a passion for historic homes and gardens. Her other interests include grandchildren and food, wine and entertaining.
