leadership & governance
Strong governance. Independent accreditation.
Our governance arrangements provide clear oversight while protecting the independence and impartiality of JASANZ’s accreditation activities.
governance structure
How JASANZ is governed
JASANZ’s governance framework provides clear oversight and accountability while protecting the independence of accreditation activities.
Established through a Treaty between the Australian and New Zealand Governments, JASANZ operates under a governance model designed to support transparency, impartiality and confidence in accreditation.
The JASANZ Governing Board, appointed by the responsible Ministers of both governments, provides strategic direction and organisational oversight and ensures JASANZ fulfils its purpose. Individual accreditation decisions are made through established processes based on evidence and defined requirements, independently of the Board.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management of JASANZ, supported by accreditation and technical teams who deliver assessments and manage accreditation activities through documented and auditable processes.
Together, these arrangements provide clear accountability while maintaining the independence and integrity of JASANZ’s accreditation activities.
government foundation
Australia–New Zealand Treaty
Establishes JASANZ as the joint accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand, providing the foundation for its role and governance.
strategic oversight
JASANZ Governing Board
Appointed by responsible Ministers of both countries, the Board sets strategic direction while remaining independent in accreditation decision-making.
technical advice
Technical Advisory Council
Represents stakeholders and technical expertise, providing advice to the Board on accreditation matters and supporting impartial and transparent processes.
Accreditation decisions
Accreditation Review Board
Makes accreditation decisions, including granting, maintaining, extending, reducing, suspending, and withdrawing accreditation.
operational delivery
JASANZ Executive and team
Leads day-to-day operations and delivers JASANZ’s accreditation functions through its management, technical staff, and assessors.
JASANZ Governing Board
JASANZ is governed by a Governing Board of ten members: six appointed by the Australian Government, three appointed by the New Zealand Government and the JASANZ CEO.
The Governing Board has overall responsibility for JASANZ. It also appoints the members of the Technical Advisory Council and the Accreditation Review Board.
Jeanette Roberts
Chair of the Board
Jeanette Roberts has more than 35 years’ international experience in the oil and gas industry. Her experience encompasses the entire oil and gas value chain, delivering projects all over the world, including Africa, Europe, UK, Former Soviet Union and Asia.
She is an active participant in Australia’s oil and gas industry and is passionate about developing Aussie home-grown talent in the industry. Ms Roberts is engaged in policy development and industry leadership at State and Commonwealth level.
Suzanne Campbell
Suzanne is an experienced senior leader. She has over 30 years of experience applying technology to solve human problems in leading technology businesses.
She has held several executive roles, including Managing Director at MCI Worldcom, General Manager at Unwired, General Manager of Professional Services at Telstra, and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Information Industry Association, which is the leading organisation for professionals in the digital economy in Australia.
In 2013, she was recognised by Crikey as one of the 11 most influential people in Australia’s tech sector. In 2023, she won the Innovate with nbn® Grants Program in the Women in Regional Business category. Then, in 2025, her start-up, Vennu received the Top of the Props award
Alison Drury
Alison Drury commenced as General Manager Trade and International Branch at the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources in January 2021. Prior to this she served for 16 years with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including diplomatic postings to Vienna UN and Israel. Ms Drury commenced her career in the private sector as an insurance underwriter and business analyst and holds a Master of Arts (International Relations) and a Bachelor of Economics (Social Science).
Brian Watson
Vice-Chair of the Board
Brian is an experienced business leader having held CEO and other senior leadership roles in New Zealand, Australia and Asia over the last 30 years. His science and management qualifications together with more than 40 years of experience in the science sector (including the global ‘Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)’ sector) give him an excellent understanding of the benefits and needs of conformity assessment bodies.
He is an experienced company director, board chair and graduate director of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand who has had extensive Board interactions and held more than 12 directorships in Australia, NZ and Singapore.
Brian has a pragmatic and consultative approach which together with his knowledge and experience with science and technology has enabled him to value diversity of thought and find win-win solutions to complex business challenges. He is now a professional consultant, business mentor and company director.
Jacqueline Wilkins
Jacqueline (Jacqui) Wilkins, FAICD, is a practicing company director of nearly 30 years’ experience in government, commercial and not for profit roles including 8 years as chair of the largest Australian-owned conformity assessment body. As an operational leader and consultant Jacqui has contributed in the areas of strategy, governance, change management and leadership development, across a wide range of industries and sectors notably health, the public sector, professional services organisations and not for-profits.
James Hartley
James Hartley is an experienced senior public sector leader and is currently the General Manager of Communications, Infrastructure and Trade Policy at the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. He has been responsible for a number of policy areas in his career, including telecommunications, financial markets, competition, intellectual property and consumer protection. He previously worked as a lawyer and diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and as a lawyer in private practice.
James has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland, and a Master of Laws from the University of Michigan.
Debra Hall
Jeanette Roberts has more than 35 years’ international experience in the oil and gas industry. Her experience encompasses the entire oil and gas value chain, delivering projects all over the world, including Africa, Europe, UK, Former Soviet Union and Asia.
She is an active participant in Australia’s oil and gas industry and is passionate about developing Aussie home-grown talent in the industry. Ms Roberts is engaged in policy development and industry leadership at State and Commonwealth level.
Steve McCutcheon
Steve McCutcheon has worked with the food and agriculture sectors for his entire career. From 2007-2017, he was Chief Executive Officer of Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) which develops food standards as part of the joint food regulatory system between Australia and New Zealand.
Steve has a Bachelor of Economics degree from Sydney University and a Graduate Diploma in Public Law from the Australian National University. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mark Burgess
Conformity assessment and accreditation have been a constant through Mark’s career. From early years manufacturing scientific instruments, to leading CSIRO’s testing and certification services, he has experience as a user, provider and accreditor of conformance assessment. An active supporter of industry, Mark has contributed to a wide range of conformance infrastructure including Australia’s Building Codes Committee, Victoria’s Heritage Council, multiple Standard setting committees, and as a member of the NATA board.
Executive leadership team
Our Executive Leadership Team provides strategic leadership across JASANZ, supporting our people and guiding the organisation’s work to deliver confidence through accreditation.
Sarah Valentine
CEO
Matt Pitt
General Manager, International & Technical Services
Lee Culnane
General Manager, Stakeholder Engagement
Alison Scammell
General Manager, Corporate Services
Simon Bannock
General Manager, Accreditation
Sector Managers
Our Sector Managers bring deep technical expertise and sector knowledge to JASANZ’s accreditation work, supporting consistency, confidence and capability across the sectors we serve.
Nan Zhang
Sector Manager Product; Sector Manager Environment & Sustainability
Sara Awan
Sector Manager
Health and Human Services
Kyran Rei
Sector Manager
Food and Biological
Corporate Documents
JASANZ’s corporate documents provide transparency on our strategic direction, performance, and governance. They include our Statement of Corporate Intent, outlining our priorities and objectives, and our Annual Report, reporting on our performance and progress.
accountability
How JASANZ is held accountable
JASANZ is accountable to the Australian and New Zealand Governments and operates within an internationally recognised accreditation system. Independent oversight, peer evaluation, reporting and transparent processes provide assurance that JASANZ continues to meet its responsibilities.
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Annual reporting
JASANZ publishes an annual report covering organisational performance, financial reporting, accreditation activities and governance. The report is provided to the Australian and New Zealand Governments.
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Audit and risk oversight
An independent committee of the Governing Board oversees financial reporting, risk management, internal controls and audit arrangements.
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International Peer evaluation
As part of Global ACI, JASANZ undergoes periodic peer evaluation by experienced accreditation professionals. These independent reviews assess whether our accreditation system continues to meet internationally recognised requirements.
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Complaints and review
JASANZ provides a transparent and impartial process for concerns about our activities and decisions to be reviewed.
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Ministerial accountability
The responsible Ministers of both governments appoint the JASANZ Governing Board under the Australia–New Zealand Treaty.
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Transparency
JASANZ publishes accreditation criteria, scheme requirements and policies, making the requirements and processes we apply accessible to those we work with.