Governance
Board of Directors
The Australian Institute of Architects is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for providing strategic leadership, strengthening governance and supporting the long-term success of the Institute and the profession.
Providing strategic leadership for the Institute.
Setting the long-term direction of the Australian Institute of Architects while ensuring the organisation delivers lasting value for members, the profession and the community.
Governance, stewardship and long-term impact.
Working closely with National Council and the Executive to guide strategy, oversee governance and support the future of Australia's peak body for architecture.
The role of the Board
Providing strategic leadership for Australia's peak body for architecture.
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Australian Institute of Architects. Working closely with National Council and the Executive, the Board provides strategic oversight, ensures strong governance and guides the long-term direction of the Institute.
Directors bring expertise from across architecture, business, governance and the broader built environment. Together, they help shape an organisation that advocates for the profession, supports members and contributes to better outcomes for Australia's communities.
Lisa Moore LFRAIA
Lisa has been the Director of And Architecture since 2007 and more recently is involved in the emerging field of Design Governance at Sunshine Coast Council.
David Wagner FRAIA
David is the founding partner of Atelier Wagner Architects and has more than 25 years of experience delivering civic, educational, health, heritage and residential projects.
Adam Haddow LFRAIA
Adam is an Architect and Director of SJB, a multi-disciplinary design practice in Sydney and Melbourne. Adam is a vocal advocate for equality in our practice and industry.
Ross Donaldson FRAIA
Ross is an architect, academic and business leader. He is the former CEO and Chairman of Woods Bagot, where he led the firm's international expansion and transformation into a globally recognised, knowledge-driven design practice.
Mike Hill
Mike is a chartered accountant and an experienced board director. Mike spent over 30 years in the accounting profession, working initially at KPMG and subsequently at McGrathNicol where he was one of the founding partners.
Nina Mapson Bone
Nina's career has spanned three continents and diverse sectors. In addition to her role with the Australian Institute of Architects, she is also the Chair of the Development Committee of the North Foundation and chairs a member group of the Leadership Think Tank.
Robert Stokes
Rob Stokes is an urbanist, planning lawyer and Industry Professor at Macquarie University with extensive experience across planning, cities and government.
Tiffany Liew FRAIA GAICD
Tiffany is a registered architect, former EmAGN National President and founder of Salvage Bureau, bringing experience in advocacy, practice and design leadership.
Lisa Moore LFRAIA
Lisa has been the Director of And Architecture since 2007 and more recently is involved in the emerging field of Design Governance at Sunshine Coast Council.
Robert Stokes
Rob Stokes is an urbanist, planning lawyer, and industry professor at Macquarie University. Rob previously served as a senior minister in the NSW Government in portfolios relating to planning, infrastructure, education and the environment. Stokes holds a PhD in planning law and uses his skills and experience to serve as chair, director and expert member across infrastructure and built environment organisations.
Tiffany Liew FRAIA GAICD
Registered architect with experience spanning architectural practice and professional leadership. As the former EmAGN National President and founder of Salvage Bureau, she is particularly interested in the strategic future of the built environment and architecture’s role in delivering public benefit.
David Wagner FRAIA
David is the founding partner of Atelier Wagner Architects (AWA), established in 1998, working in the civic, ecclesiastical, educational, health, residential, heritage, commercial and multiple residential fields.
A member of the Institute for 42 years, has served the profession on many forums, juries, and committees, including being the Victoria Chapter President 2022–25.
Registered with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria in 1991, and before founding AWA, practiced in Melbourne, London and Canberra, working in large, medium and small practices as well as for government.
Ross Donaldson FRAIA
Ross Donaldson is an architect, academic and business leader. He is the former CEO and Chairman of Woods Bagot, where he led the firm’s international expansion and transformation into a globally recognised, knowledge-driven design practice. Under his leadership, the practice experienced significant growth and developed innovative approaches to design intelligence and organisational structure.
Since returning to Perth, Ross has remained actively engaged in academia and industry, holding teaching and advisory roles with leading universities. He is a strong advocate for sustainability and decarbonisation within the built environment and continues to provide strategic advice and mentorship to architects both in Australia and internationally.
Adam Haddow LFRAIA
Adam is an Architect and Director of SJB, a multi-disciplinary design practice in Sydney and Melbourne.
Adam is a vocal advocate for equality in our practice and industry. He is a member of Architects Change of Change and spearheaded our involvement with social enterprises, CareerTrackers and CareerSeekers that connects First Nations and Refugee job seekers with paid professional employment. In his projects, Adam actively seeks First Nations co-design outcomes and adopts the maxim of the draft NSW Designing with Country framework.
Recognised as a thought-leader in mixed-use design, Adam’s buildings reflect his belief that architecture should provide an armature for community life; that the activities buildings facilitate are just as important as the physicality of the buildings themselves. His designs embody ambitions of beauty, delight, joy and surprise.
Nina Mapson Bone
Nina’s career has spanned three continents and diverse sectors. In addition to her role with the Australian Institute of Architects, she is also the Chair of the Development Committee of the North Foundation and Chairs a member group of the Leadership Think Tank. Additionally, Nina is the immediate Past President and Chair of the RCSA and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. As the former Managing Director of Beaumont People, a privately owned and nationally recognised recruitment business, she spearheaded a period of significant growth and led the organisation to receive multiple awards. She holds FRSCA, GAICD and MA (Hons).
Mike Hill
Mike is a chartered accountant and an experienced board director. Mike spent over 30 years in the accounting profession, working initially at KPMG and subsequently at McGrathNicol where he was one of the founding partners. Mike is a registered liquidator and an accredited forensic accounting specialist. He is currently the Chair of Foodbank Queensland as well as a director of Foodbank Australia, which is the largest food relief group in Australia, a non-executive director and treasurer of Artisan, the peak body for craft and design in Queensland and is also a non-executive director of South Bank Corporation. Mike is also a Non-Executive Director of Healthy Land and Water, the Natural Resource Management organisation for South-East Queensland. Separately, he is an accredited facilitator of the financial days of the AICD Company Directors course.
He is also currently the Chair of Foodbank Queensland as well as a director of Foodbank Australia, which is the largest food relief group in Australia, a non-executive director and treasurer of Artisan, the peak body for craft and design in Queensland and is also a non-executive director of South Bank Corporation and COEX Limited, the organisation responsible for the Containers for Change scheme in Queensland. Separately, Mike is a member of the management committee for the Creative Brisbane Collab and is an accredited facilitator of the financial days of the AICD Company Directors course.
How the Board works
Strategic leadership through collaboration and accountability.
The Board works closely with National Council, the Chief Executive Officer and National Office to guide the Institute's strategy, oversee governance and ensure decisions support members and the profession.
Set the strategy
Establish the long-term vision, priorities and strategic direction of the Institute.
Govern responsibly
Ensure strong governance, financial stewardship and organisational accountability.
Support the profession
Champion architecture by enabling the Institute to advocate, educate and support members nationally.
Responsibilities
The Board's key responsibilities.
The Board provides strategic oversight and ensures the Institute is well governed, financially sustainable and focused on advancing architecture in the public interest.
Strategic Direction
Set the long-term vision, priorities and strategic objectives for the Institute.
Good Governance
Ensure sound governance, compliance, risk management and organisational accountability.
Financial Stewardship
Oversee financial performance and ensure the Institute remains sustainable for future generations.
Leadership
Support and guide the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining effective organisational leadership.
Advocacy
Champion the value of architecture and strengthen the profession nationally.
Member Value
Ensure the Institute delivers meaningful benefits for members and the broader community.