Symbiosis Executive Leadership
LISA WEST-NEWMAN
CEO | Symbiosis International
ROGER WHITE
CEO | Symbiotic | Symbiosis Bangladesh
DR. ABDUR RAHMAN
Country Director | Symbiosis Bangladesh
Lisa has over 10 years of experience in community development owrk in South East Asia. As a Symbiosis Board Member over several years, Lisa gained excellent insight into our work.
An industrial chemist with water treatment skills, Roger visited Bangladesh for the first time in 2007, immediately feeling a strong connection with the people.
In 2007-2008 he joined the Board of Symbiosis International where he served for seven years. During that time he continued to support the water treatment program with Symbiosis and make occasional visits to Bangladesh.
Roger now leads our endeavours to develop a sustainable social enterprise program in country.
Dr. Abdur Rahman is a Medical Doctor with 34 years of experience with the Government Health Ministry in Bangladesh. With expertise in training, leadership, research and community development, Dr. Rahman has worked in senior level management for many years. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor for the School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences at James Cook University in Australia. Dr. Rahman has been a friend and supporter of Symbiosis since it began in 1995, and in 2014 became Country Director of Symbiosis Bangladesh.
Symbiosis Australia International Board
DR NEIL PARKER Chair
A Doctor specialising in public health medicine. He spent several years living and working in Bangladesh.
NOEL HARVEY OAM Deputy Chair
A results driven, motivated, resourceful director with proven ability to develop & strengthen management teams to maximise organizational performance & efficiency.
DAVID VANCE
Marine Research Scientist with extensive experience travelling and working in Bangladesh.
LYNDALL PURCELL
Management consultant with experience in the public and private sectors.
DAVID YATES
Lecturer and researcher with expertise in agriculture and environment.
SCOTT DALE
Qualified Chartered Accountant and CPA specialising in business development.
SUE GARLICK
Lawyer and Joint Director of a pro bono clearing house in Queensland, which increases access to justice for vulnerable people through strategic partnerships with pro bono professionals.
NICK YOUNG
Director in the Public Sector in Queensland, with experience in NGOs and community development.
MARK HOLT
Director of an NGO with extensive experience working cross-culturally.
Symbiosis Australia Staff
TRAVIS MCAULIFFE
Chief Financial Officer