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Siân Slade
President

Siân is a change leader experienced in building global capabilities and high performing teams. Siân originally qualified as a pharmacist in the UK, has an MPH, Exec MBA and is a Graduate of the AICD. Siân is completing an international PhD researching how patients are enabled to navigate health care at the University of Melbourne.

Siân is a change leader experienced in building global capabilities and high performing teams. Siân originally qualified as a pharmacist in the UK, has an MPH, Exec MBA and is a Graduate of the AICD. Siân is completing an international PhD researching how patients are enabled to navigate health care at the University of Melbourne.

Daphne Sawlwin
Vice-President

Daphne is an experienced executive leader and senior Patient Safety Physician from the pharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of leadership competence and strategic thinking. As a physician and an advocate for patient safety for over 15 years, Daphne has extensive clinical/safety governance expertise, particularly in the domain of risk management strategies relating…

Daphne is an experienced executive leader and senior Patient Safety Physician from the pharmaceutical industry with a proven track record of leadership competence and strategic thinking. As a physician and an advocate for patient safety for over 15 years, Daphne has extensive clinical/safety governance expertise, particularly in the domain of risk management strategies relating to patient safety. She is passionate about advancing patient and community health outcomes, wellbeing, and quality of life through partnership with healthcare professionals, regulators, consumers, and the community.

Darren O’Connor-Price
Treasurer

Darren has over 30 years of experience in Public Health in various finance, accounting and senior management roles. Darren brings a passion and enthusiasm for community health and well-being. A Fellow of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants, he currently works as a consultant.

Paul Gow
Director

Associate Professor Paul Gow has spent the last 30 years involved in various aspects of liver health and disease, as a Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Specialist at the Austin Hospital and in private practice. With a wealth of clinical experience, Paul cares strongly about liver health education and advocacy and is committed to excellence…

Associate Professor Paul Gow has spent the last 30 years involved in various aspects of liver health and disease, as a Gastroenterologist and Liver Transplant Specialist at the Austin Hospital and in private practice. With a wealth of clinical experience, Paul cares strongly about liver health education and advocacy and is committed to excellence in patient-centered care. Paul  has a particular interest in liver disease (viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and auto-immune liver diseases).

Sharon Bates
Director

Sharon has held a number of Executive roles in highly regulated and complex, blue-chip organisations. Her breadth of industry experience spans Banking and Finance, Manufacturing and Automotive, Insurance, Building and Construction, Retail and Government, Private Equity and Impact Investment. Sharon translates her executive experience into governance oversight with subject matter expertise in a variety…

Sharon has held a number of Executive roles in highly regulated and complex, blue-chip organisations. Her breadth of industry experience spans Banking and Finance, Manufacturing and Automotive, Insurance, Building and Construction, Retail and Government, Private Equity and Impact Investment. Sharon translates her executive experience into governance oversight with subject matter expertise in a variety of disciplines including Strategy and Transformation, Business Optimisation, Culture and Change, and large scale complex Operational Leadership.

Deborah Jenkins
Director

Deborah brings expertise in strategy execution, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and human resources from her extensive experience in the health sector, not-for-profit, and member-based organisations. She has held executive roles with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne University Publishing, and CPA Australia. Deborah has a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor’s Degree in…

Deborah brings expertise in strategy execution, corporate governance, stakeholder engagement, and human resources from her extensive experience in the health sector, not-for-profit, and member-based organisations. She has held executive roles with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne University Publishing, and CPA Australia. Deborah has a Master of Public Health, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a non-executive director for a private health insurance fund.

Meet our CEO

Paul Bowers
Interim CEO

Paul Bowers joined LiverWELL as Interim CEO in July 2025, bringing deep leadership experience from across the public and not-for-profit sectors. He has held multiple executive and interim CEO roles, supporting organisations through times of change with a strong focus on governance, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Paul is the Founder and Director of Purpose…

Paul Bowers joined LiverWELL as Interim CEO in July 2025, bringing deep leadership experience from across the public and not-for-profit sectors. He has held multiple executive and interim CEO roles, supporting organisations through times of change with a strong focus on governance, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.

Paul is the Founder and Director of Purpose in Practice, a consultancy that partners with mission-driven organisations to strengthen leadership and impact. His work spans health, education, and social services, and he is known for his collaborative, values-led approach.

Paul will lead the organisation through this transitional phase as we search for a permanent CEO. The Board is working to ensure a thoughtful and inclusive recruitment process.

Our Team

Radhika Krishnan – Health Promotion Manager

Alain Palines – Health Promotion Officer (Awareness Raising and Prevention)

Maddie Bolton – Health Promotion Officer (Community Activation)

Neylan Aykut – Health Promotion Officer (Linkage to Care)

Tepy Hoeung – Health Promotion Officer (HepLink)

Jon Kok – Workforce Development and Research Officer

Ariane Boulanger – Government Engagement and Project Lead

Sharon Jenner – Project Manager, Liver Health

Alicia Stafford – Communications and Engagement Manager

Amber Ryder – Digital Communications Officer

Dennis Chew – Corporate Services Manager, Company Secretary

Rohini Padey – Finance Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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