Executive & Staff
The day to day operations of the RVA are the responsibility of the organisation's Executive team. Each bring to their role a range of skills from diverse industries. This management team is headed by the organisation's Chief Executive Officer, who is also a member of the RVA Board.
Working from the national office in Melbourne and regional offices throughout the mainland capitals, members of the Executive are allocated specific portfolios, which align with key areas of the organisation's operations.
Executive and Staff Members
Andrew Giles, Chief Executive Officer
Andrew brings with him first-hand knowledge of the retirement village industry through his previous roles.
Andrew began his career in a consulting firm mainly working with local government in planning community infrastructure. He also worked in local government before starting a consulting practice, which operated for over six years.
In 2004 he joined MacroPlan Australia, one of Australia's leading economics and town planning consultancies, ultimately as the Victorian State Director. During that time he worked on some of Australia's most significant property projects including demographic and socio economic profiling of Australia's ageing population.
Simon Lane
General Manager Corporate Services
Mark Eagleston
General Manager Member Services and Business Development
Paul Brindle
Acting Accreditation Manager
Gail Morgan
General Manager National Advocacy
Sara Hassall
QLD ManagerMembership Services & Business Development
Joëlle Muns
VIC ManagerMembership Services & Business Development
Kris Henry
SA & NT Regional ManagerMembership Services and Business Development
Shae Baxter
Accreditation Project Officer
Bronwyn Taylor
National Administration Officer
