Board of Directors
Stephen was appointed to the Retina Australia Board in October 2024.
Stephen is an experienced economist and senior executive who has provided policy advice for the Australian, United Kingdom and ACT governments for over 34 years across a range of areas including fiscal and budget strategy, housing, health and ageing, government service delivery, economic conditions, international finance, taxation, insurance and organisational strategy.
Most recently Stephen was Deputy Under Treasurer in the ACT Treasury as well as being the inaugural Coordinator-General for Housing, with responsibility for co-ordinating advice to the government across all issues that relate to housing, including land release, public housing, community housing and tax reform. Stephen filled the role of Under Treasurer for the ACT for most of 2021, guiding the ACT through the financial and budget implications of the COVID-19 health restrictions.
Stephen is a strong advocate of respect, equity and diversity. He is committed to supporting the work of Retina Australia and ensuring the organisation continues to promote research and supports those facing the challenges of inherited retinal disease.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Western Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
