Our Board and Executive Team

Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Leigh is the Chief Executive Officer of OARS Community Transitions and the Centre for Restorative Justice. He is a Non-Executive Director of CARA Inc; the Australian Crime Prevention Council; and National Indigenous Intervention Network Inc. Leigh is also a Life Member of SACOSS; a Life Member of Restorative Practices International; a Life Member of National Association of Community and Restorative Justice USA; and a Member of the European Forum of Restorative Justice; a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders.

Chair of Unity Housing’s Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee; Member of Internal Audit Committee

Bachelor of Accounting; Fellow of CPA Australia; Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Richard is an experienced Non-Executive Director, Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer with more than 20 years’ experience predominantly within the mining and agricultural sectors for both publicly listed and private companies. Richard is a Non-Executive Director of Titomic Limited (ASX;TTT); Clara Resources Australia Limited (ASX:C7A); Orpheus Uranium Limited (AXS:ORP); MedTEC Holdings Ltd, and is Company Secretary of a number of ASX listed Companies. Richard is the Chair of the Audit Committee of Titomic Limited and Clara Resources Australia Limited, and is the Chair of the Remuneration & Nomination Committee of Titomic Limited. Richard has a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of South Australia, and is a Fellow of CPA Australia, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chair of Unity Housing’s Finance and Audit Committee; Member of the Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics (Australian National University); Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors

Sacha is General Counsel for the Drakes Supermarket Group providing legal advice and support across all aspects of the business including compliance, risk and general corporate/commercial issues. Sacha is a Board Member of the SA Olympic Council and Football SA. Sacha was previously a partner in the Commercial Property division of Minter Ellison providing advice to large national companies. Her experience includes the provision of legal advice in the areas of property and business acquisitions, property development, leasing and infrastructure projects. Sacha is Member of Unity Housing’s Property Committee and has a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics (Australian National University); Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice; and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Member of Unity Housing’s Property Committee

Bachelor of Science (Building); Graduate Diploma of Property; Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Karen has 36 years’ experience in construction and development gained in private companies, public companies and government. Karen is Chair of Biosciences Research Centre, and is a Board member of the Queen Elizabeth Centre (retiring 30 June 2024) and Melbourne Polytechnic. Karen was previously Director, Affordable Housing, Lend Lease Communities and has also held the role of Project Director of Kensington Banks, and has managed hotel, commercial and residential developments. Karen has led teams on project acquisitions and tenders. Previously, Karen was Chair of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and King and Godfree Pty Ltd, and a Board member of Embracia and Uniting AgeWell, as well as an Advisory Board Member to the University of Adelaide’s Centre for Housing Urban and Regional Planning. Karen has a Bachelor of Science (Building) and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Chair of Unity Housing’s Property Committee; Member of Finance and Audit Committee

Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors; Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management; 2013 Alumni Harvard Business School Governance Program.

David is a professional Company Director and Corporate Governance Consultant with national consulting firm VUCA Pty Ltd. David has more than 30 years’ experience in commercial business management, now including significant directorship experience over the last 15 years. He is currently Chair of Tyre Stewardship Australia; Chair of Office Brands Australia; Chair of Orange Butterfly Foundation; Chair of Big Rivier Pork; Non-Executive Director of Central Adelaide Waste and Recycling Authority; and Director of VUCA Pty Ltd. David is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, an Alumni member of Harvard Business School Governance Program 2013, and a former SA/NT State Director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Member of Unity Housing’s Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee; Member of Finance and Audit Committee

Registered Nurse; Graduate Certificate Health Management; Fellow Australasian College of Health Service Managers; Certified Healthcare Executive; Fellow of Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Michele Smith OAM is an accomplished Non-Executive Director and healthcare leader with over 38 years of experience in the health and human services sectors. Michele is the Governing Board Chair for the Eyre Far North Local Health Network – SA Health, Non-Executive Director of the Ochre Health Group, Non-Executive Director of Unity Housing Company, and a member of the SA Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board. She also chairs the SA Oral Health Plan Monitoring Group and serves on the committee of the SA Statewide Clinical Support Services. Michele is an experienced CEO and Health Consultant.

Member of Unity Housing’s Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee

Master of Business Administration; Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (Economics); Bachelor of Social Work. Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors; Member, Australasian Housing Institute.

Gregg is an experienced Public Administrator, Consultant and Non-Executive Director in human services, particularly in social housing, mental health and children’s services. He has worked for Federal and State Governments, as well as for the City of Adelaide and not-for-profit organisations. For eight years to 2020, Gregg managed the South Australian Housing Trust’s community housing policy and financing, program and contract management operations. Gregg holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Master of Business Administration. He is a Senior Professional Member of the Australasian Housing Institute, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Member of Unity Housing’s Property Committee

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unity Housing is responsible for the implementation of the organisation’s strategic, business and risk management plans and for ensuring that Unity Housing meets its legal, contractual, financial, compliance and performance objectives within its strategic framework and in accordance with our philosophy, purpose and mission.

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) is responsible for providing high-level leadership to ensure the effective delivery of property and tenancy management services that are supported by Unity Housing’s community and tenant engagement strategy.

The Executive Manager Assets and Development (EMAD) is responsible for development and delivery of Unity Housing’s strategic and practical asset management program, which includes maintenance and property management, acquisitions, developments and disposals.

The Executive Manager Group Services (EMGS) is responsible for providing corporate expert advice and support in meeting Unity Housing’s strategic objectives and deliverables in relation to Corporate Communications and Marketing; Human Resources; and Quality Assurance.