Our People

Alex Gelman

Chairman

OAM, GAICD, M COMM, CPA

Alex commenced the role of Chairman of Unisson Disability Limited on 24 October 2023, having been a member of Unisson’s board since 2015. He has over 25 years of practical business and technology experience, including establishing a number of startups. He is the founding partner of Strategy Assist and Co-Founder/Head of Strategy and Growth at Find a Carer, and previously held the role of National Head of Technology Advisory at Grant Thornton Australia. Alex has worked in the not-for-profit, aged care and disability sectors since 1999. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, with a Master of Commerce (Information Systems) and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from UNSW, Alex was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2019 for service to the community through charitable initiatives.

Steven Gregg

B Comm

Steve is a highly experienced investment and commercial banker with extensive Australian and international executive experience. He held various positions with ABN AMRO including President and Global Head of Investment Banking, UK. He was also employed at Chase Manhattan, Lehman Brothers and AMP Morgan Grenfell. His most recent executive role was as Expert Partner at McKinsey & Company in Australia and the US.

Steve is the Chairman of the Lorna Hodgkinson Foundation and served as Unisson’s Chairman from 2012 until October 2023. He holds a number of other senior appointments, including Chairman of Ampol, and will take up the position of Chairman at Westpac in December 2023. Former roles include Chairman of Austock Group Limited and Chairman of Goodman Fielder Pty Limited.

Roberta Ryan

BA(HONS), B.SOC.SC(HONS), GRADDIP

Professor Roberta Ryan from the University of Newcastle is a leading social policy, program evaluation and stakeholder engagement practitioner and researcher, with over 30 years’ experience in academia and consulting across Australia and internationally. A qualified social worker, Roberta has specialised skills in large multi-service evaluations, service development, delivery and applied policy research. She has also worked for a number of non-government agencies in direct practice and management roles and has designed and undertaken a range of complex government and non-government policy advisory and applied policy projects. Roberta’s extensive experience includes working with people with disability and their families in applied policy, service review, evaluation and service management. Her work in the disability field includes projects for government, non-government agencies, peak and advocacy organisations, including the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care, the NSW Disability Council, Family Advocacy NSW, Centacare, Burnside, Jewish Welfare and UnitingCare. Prior to joining UTS, Roberta was a director of a private consulting firm.

Dr Gillian Brooks

BA (PSYCH), MBBS HONS. FRACP

Dr Gillian Brooks is a specialist paediatrician and Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (Paediatrics and Child Health). She has extensive experience in community child health and developmental paediatrics, general paediatrics and paediatric rehabilitation.

As Senior Staff Specialist Developmental Paediatrician and Team Leader for Children’s Hospital Westmead (Parramatta Early Childhood Assessment Team), Dr Brooks leads a multidisciplinary team in the service of paediatric patients and their families. She has extensive experience across the assessment, diagnosis and management of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Dr Brooks strongly supports a holistic approach to the treatment of children, which takes into consideration their family environment, as well as their social, cultural and linguistic needs, and revolves around taking a partnership approach with families. She has a special interest in quality improvement projects and in research related to service delivery and building the capacity of individuals with a disability to lead a full life.
 

Rebecca Fletcher

Rebecca Fletcher has been a part of Unisson Disability since 1988.

Rebecca has extensive experience across a number of industries including banking and finance, manufacturing and the disability sector and has worked in both Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region. Rebecca holds formal tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Accounting, Human Resources Management, Company Director, NFP Management and Teaching. She was accepted as a Fellow with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. In 2005 she became CEO and was responsible for developing and communicating Unisson Disability’s strategic direction, and for leading and guiding its operations. Rebecca acted as the key point of contact between the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership Team and was responsible for bringing to life Unisson Disability’s vision, purpose and values. In 2018 Rebecca retired as CEO of Unisson, however, continues to be a part of the organisation as a non-executive board member, for both Unisson Disability and the Lorna Hodgkinson Foundation.

Rodney Timm

Rodney brings over 35 years’ extensive experience in the construction and real estate industry and has had business involvement across the property lifecycle, including maintenance, facilities and property management, real estate agency, finance, valuation, development, and funds management. Rodney has also provided consultancy and strategic planning services to various sectors including, property funds management, government, corporate real estate and the not-for-profit sector.

His in-depth property sector knowledge includes commercial offices, business and industrial parks, retail and shopping malls, affordable housing, specialised residential, public and social housing, student and key-worker accommodation, assisted living and retirement villages as well as lifestyle projects.

Rodney has also held various executive/non-executive directorships in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors, many still ongoing.

Sinclair Currie

Sinclair holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a CFA charter holder. He has over 25 years' experience in financial services, working within global banks as well as co-founding a business. Sinclair provides investment advice and services to a range of clients including institutions and corporations. His role includes assessment of corporate strategy and risk management across a broad range of industries, including many who provide services within highly regulated sectors. Sinclair has designed and implemented policies to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance oversight into investment evaluation and process. He is also a Director of a Private Ancillary Foundation which focuses on providing financial aid to Not-for-Profits, including those providing disability support. Sinclair’s connection with Unisson began with a brother who was supported for many years. He has been privileged to witness the commitment of Unisson’s team to their significant purpose.

Sharon Markulin

Sharon joined the Unisson Board in November 2022, bringing with her decades of experience as a finance professional and board member for both listed and private companies across multiple industries and countries.

As a CFO, she has driven financial improvements and strategic direction in sectors as diverse as retail, media and financial services and brings 20 years of experience in the areas of strategic planning, risk management and financial control.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Newcastle, an MBA from Deakin University, is a Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant and a member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors. When she’s not driving performance she’s at the beach, spending time with family or cooking up a storm and entertaining friends.