UniMed Board
The UniMed Board is responsible for the overall direction, governance and oversight of the Society. The Board establishes strategy, monitors organisational performance, oversees risk management and ensures appropriate governance policies and frameworks are in place. The Board is comprised of directors elected by Members and directors appointed by the Board in accordance with the Rules of UniMed.
Peter Tynan
Chair
Ben Kepes
Deputy Chair
Justine Gilliland
Director
Erin Polaczuk
Director
Chris Flatt
Director
(on a leave of absence from 1 August to 1 December 2026)
Angela Dixon
Director
Executive Leadership Team
Our Executive Leadership Team are responsible for the day to day running of UniMed. With a vast amount of experience they enable and empower our staff to deliver on our promise to our Members.
Lance Walker
Chief Executive
Sonya Whitney
Chief Operating Officer
Hamish O'Brien
Chief Corporate Services Officer
Kirsty Phillips
Chief Marketing & Product Officer
James Brownell
Chief Risk Officer
Mel Brandon
Chief People Officer
Tim Walsh
Chief Sales & Distribution Officer