Foundation Trustees
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Ms Elsa Atkin -
Elsa Atkin
Ms Atkin has spent most of her professional life working in and managing cultural institutions (ABC, Evatt Foundation and National Trust). Having recently left the National Trust after 12 years as CEO, Ms Atkin is now a member of the Library Council and currently serves on non profit boards and committees involved in classical music, medical research, and social and educational programs.
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Dr Alex Byrne -
Alex Byrne
Dr Alex Byrne is the NSW State Librarian and Chief Executive. He was previously the University Librarian and a Vice President and Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Technology, Sydney. Prior to this he was Chief Librarian and subsequently Pro Vice Chancellor at Charles Darwin University. From 2005 to 2007, he was President of the world organisation for libraries and information services, IFLA.
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Mr Richard Fisher AM -
Richard Fisher AM
Mr Fisher is General Counsel to the University of Sydney and an Adjunct Professor in its Graduate School of Government. Prior to this appointment at the University Mr Fisher was a partner of Blake Dawson and its immediate past Chairman of Partners. As a commercial lawyer for many years, he specialised in the areas of corporate reorganisation and insolvency and was an International Consultant to the Asian Development Bank conducting projects on the development and harmonisation of insolvency laws in the Asian region. Mr Fisher is also a member of the Library Council.
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Mr Rob Thomas -
Rob Thomas
Mr Thomas is President of the Library Council & Chairman of the Foundation Board. He has over 35 years experience in the securities industry. Mr Thomas is Chairman of Tower Australia Ltd and the Stockbrokers Association of Australia, is a Director of Heartware International Ltd, Virgin Blue Ltd, O’Connell Street Associates Pty Ltd, Grahger Capital Securities and REVA Medical Limited.
