The Honourable Robert E Borbidge (AO)
Chairman

Rob was the Premier of Queensland from 1996 -1998. During his time as Premier, Suncorp-Metway was privatised, the Gold Coast Motorway was constructed, the Institute of Bimolecular Medicine at the University of Queensland was established and Queensland trade offices were opened in China, Indonesia and the United States.

Rob resigned from Parliament in March 2001 after 20 years as MP for Surfers Paradise, on Queensland's Gold Coast. During this time he served as a Minister of the Crown in several portfolios, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Opposition and upon the re-election of the National Liberal Government, was sworn in as the 35th Premier of Queensland. He has also served as a member of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and as a delegate to the 1998 Constitutional Convention.

Anthony G Hartnell (AM)
Deputy Chairman

Drawing on his extensive experience in legal practice, Anthony has held a number of senior positions on boards and associations throughout Australia, including Chairman of what is now the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

His formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics from ANU, Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from ANU and Master of Laws (Highest Honours) from George Washington University. He has also been honoured to the level of Order of Australia (AM) and was awarded the Centennial Medal in 2003.

Anthony's specialty includes corporate and commercial law, particularly corporate financing, takeovers, trade practices, collective investments and regulatory issues.

Gregory G Kern
Non Executive Director

Greg is the Managing Director of Kern Consulting Group (KCG), a corporate advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, strategic planning and resolving complex commercial matters.

Prior to establishing KCG in 1994, Greg worked for Ernst & Young and Coopers & Lybrand. His experience includes the resolution of a number of significant commercial disputes, arranging large finance packages and negotiating material commercial contracts.

KCG undertook the role of Lead Advisor for the successful listing of CEC Group Ltd.

Greg holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, is a Chartered Accountant, a registered company auditor, an Insolvency Practitioner and an associate of the Securities Institute of Australia and Institute of Internal Auditors.

Greg is also a contract auditor for the Queensland Audit Office.

John H Hutchison
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director

John co-founded Hutchison's Child Care Services in 1992 and held numerous roles in the company, including CEO and alternate Director. During his time with the business, John was involved with all operational aspects, including the establishment of the Hutchison's Child Care College, all business licensing processes, the IT strategy and new business acquisition initiatives.

Prior to John's involvement in the child care industry, John co owned and operated news agencies, wholesale horticulture nurseries and management rights, all of which became successful and profitable businesses.

John has a comprehensive understanding of the Australian child care industry and its current direction. He is a current member of the Australian Institute of Management (AIMM) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). John is also a past member of the Australian Federation of Child Care Associations (AFCCA), the Queensland Professional Child Care Centres Association (QPCCCA) and the Childcare Industry Association of Queensland (CIAQ).