Elizabeth Hackett is a distinguished Queensland tourism operator with a career spanning three decades. Since joining the Australian Adventure Tourism Group (AATG) in 1995, she has cultivated enduring relationships with government and industry leaders at all levels.

Throughout her 30-year tenure with AATG, Elizabeth has held senior management positions in the hospitality industry across both Australia and New Zealand. She currently serves as Chair of Judges for the Queensland Tourism Awards and actively contributes as a mentor in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Young Achiever Program. Additionally, she is a member of the Board of Tourism Whitsundays, where she also holds the role of Secretary. Elizabeth remains a steadfast advocate for the tourism sector at both regional and state levels.

In recognition of her significant contributions to the industry, Elizabeth was honoured with the Bob Porter Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism at the 2022 Whitsundays Tourism Awards. She also received the Marie Watson Blake Award, the highest accolade in Queensland, for her exceptional contributions to the state’s tourism sector.

On May 30, 2017, Elizabeth was appointed as a Director and elected as Chair of AATG. She continues to champion best practices in tourism, with a strong focus on fostering growth in eco-tourism and promoting opportunities for Indigenous tourism.

Nathan Leman is a highly accomplished project and construction manager, as well as a registered commercial builder, with nearly three decades of hands-on experience in construction management, property planning, and development. His expertise spans project feasibility assessments, acquisitions, property subdivisions, infrastructure upgrades, and post-construction operations for both commercial and residential developments.

Currently, Nathan is leading the detailed planning and design approval processes for the Whitsunday Skyway Project in the Whitsundays, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local Government requirements. As a long-time resident of the Whitsundays and a dedicated member of the Australian Adventure Tourism Group (AATG) for over 20 years, Nathan brings unparalleled local knowledge and a robust professional network to his role. His strategic oversight of property and related projects for AATG has been pivotal in driving the organisation’s success.

Nathan’s career highlights include the acquisition and enhancement of significant agricultural land holdings in Victoria, as well as leading the design and approval processes for state-of-the-art food production facilities. He has also been instrumental in implementing innovative technology solutions across various organisations, further solidifying his reputation as a forward-thinking leader.

In addition to his role at AATG, Nathan has served as a long-term director for the Income Asset Management Group and subsidiary companies of ASX-listed entities. In these capacities, he held critical roles as a Responsible Manager and Key Person under ASIC-issued Australian Financial Services Licences, demonstrating his versatility and leadership in both the construction and financial sectors.

Nathan’s unique blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and deep regional insights continues to make him a driving force in the successful delivery of complex projects and the sustainable growth of the organisations he serves.

Kerry is an experienced public company director, having served on ten public company Boards over the 32 years, in executive and non-executive roles.

Kerry is a Certified Practicing Accountant with a practical knowledge of ASX business rules, governance procedures, Australian Accounting Standards, and the Corporations Act, and their application to corporate decision-making.

Kerry’s professional experience covers capital markets, including IPOs, structured debt raisings, securitisation of receivables, and corporate restructuring solutions that provide capital optimisation outcomes that establish a foundation for future business growth.