Our Board

Our Chair and Director brings over 40 years of legal and academic experience, including tenure as senior executive lawyer at the Australian Government Solicitor and a lecturer at ANU’s College of Law. With 40+ years connection to Gorman Arts Centre, she has been in numerous leadership roles since 1980s, including the chairing of Ausdance and the establishment of contemporary dance programs with internationally acclaimed Meryl Tankard.

A seasoned chartered accountant, Leslie brings over 17 years of experience in financial and management consulting. Having advised a diverse portfolio of clients across government, not-for-profit, and private sectors, Leslie’s expertise is invaluable for the sustainable corporate governance at Ainslie+Gorman. His background includes significant roles at KPMG U.S., Deloitte, serving a number of federal government clients including the Department of Defence.

A dynamic multidisciplinary professional who transitioned from law to the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) sector as the Head of Governance at the National Gallery of Australia. This role integrates her legal expertise with arts development, risk management and governance skills. Her experience is enriched by previous similar positions at the NAA, NPG and the NFSA.

A practicing architect acclaimed for his globally recognised expertise in heritage conservation and disability access, Eric’s dedication to universal access in building design is pivotal in managing two heritage-listed facilities. A Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects and Access Consultants Association, Eric has been a key figure on our Board since 2002, contributing significantly to the preservation and accessibility of our historic centres.

As the Technical Director at Canberra Theatre Centre, Jeremy brings extensive production management, theatre and live sound expertise to our Board. His hands-on roles, including here at Ainslie+Gorman and over a decade at the Sydney Opera House, give him unique insights into the technical intricacies of arts productions as well as major renovations project management.

Currently the Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Yardhura Walani, the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research at the ANU, Claudia brings a wealth of experience to our Board. Her background in fundraising and partnerships, combined with extensive involvement in the arts sector, is invaluable. She’s played pivotal roles in various music and film festivals, including producing shows at the Sydney Fringe.

Ann Bray has over 20 years in the Australian Government, inc. as a senior executive and as a senior diplomat in Washington, DC. She led COAG’s National Business Names reform, delivered a national food strategy, and contributed to governance of science agencies such as CSIRO. With private sector experience—inc. in her own businesses—and now on CMRI’s Canberra Committee, she brings to A+G strong governance expertise and a passion for dance, Indigenous art and music.