Chair, B.App.Sc. (O.T.), FIML, G.Cert.Man, GAICD
Sharyn Broer
Sharyn Broer is the Chief Executive of Meals on Wheels in South Australia. Starting out as an occupational therapist, she held leadership roles at Domiciliary Care before becoming CEO of Meals on Wheels SA in 2010. She has been a Telstra Businesswoman of the Year finalist twice and contributed to the Aged Care Royal Commission, government advisory groups, industry alliances and peak bodies. Sharyn is an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate and Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders. She is past President of Meals on Wheels Australia, a member of the Aged and Community Care Providers Association State Member Council and has served on Guide Dogs SA/NT’s Services Delivery Committee since 2019. Sharyn joined the Guide Dogs SA/NT Board in October 2022.
Deputy Chair, B.Bus (Fin), MPA, GAICD
Katie Sarah
Katie has experience in a variety of industries and roles, ranging from a multi-national organisation to family business in technical, sales and managerial roles. This business experience combined with field experience in extreme conditions has led to the acquisition of skills in project and risk management, logistics and working with third-world business partners. Katie was the first Australian woman to summit Mt Himlung (2009). In 2010, Katie became the first South Australian woman to summit Mt Everest. Katie is the only woman to have completed the seven Summits and seven Volcanic Summits. Director of Sarah Mountain Journeys, Katie joined the Guide Dogs SA/NT Board in May 2019.
BA (Acc), FCA, FTI, MAICD
Jamie McKeough
Jamie has extensive experience in business management and performance improvement, tax planning and compliance, refinancing/bank negotiations and strategic planning. His career extends to professional services, manufacturing, import/export, property and primary production. Jamie is Managing Director of William Buck Adelaide, responsible for the overall management and strategy of one of the largest locally owned and operated professional services firms. His current Board appointments include Chair of William Buck Australia New Zealand, Walford School and Redarc Electronics. Jamie joined the Guide Dogs SA/NT Board in May 2019.
(MHRM)
John Herrmann
John Herrmann has experience across diverse public service departments in the policing, health and housing sector. His career has been characterised by roles with strong regulatory and policy components (analytical and investigative) and a strong commitment to service quality. John was a member of the Guide Dogs SA/NT Consumer Reference Committee prior to joining the Guide Dogs SA/NT Board in August 2023.
BA(Juris); LLB; LLM; MBA; BHSc; GAICD
Kate Clarke-Palmer
Kate is a lawyer and experienced governance risk and compliance professional with over 20 years’ experience working across the private and public sectors, most recently with Women’s and Children’s Health Network. Kate commenced serving on the Guide Dogs SA/NT Board and the Governance and Risk Committee in 2023, lending her cross-sector experience in the development and execution of risk, governance and strategic objectives. She is dedicated to supporting Guide Dogs SA/NT engage with people with vision impairment, children with autism and their families. Kate was drawn to Guide Dogs SA/NT as an organisation with a strong reputation and connection to community that has a positive impact and provides value for its clients through enabling independence and confidence. In addition to her work in risk management, Kate runs a naturopathy practice providing therapeutic support to assist adults and children achieve their optimal health.
MBA (Bus); B.Bus (Mktg); MAICD
Catherine Eddy
Catherine is Chief Marketing Officer at Eckermann Group, and has over 20 years of experience in the advisory, data analytics and insights industry, helping to create innovative solutions and customer-centric products and services through deep consumer understanding. Catherine has worked in diverse markets across Asia Pacific, leading sales, operations, product, and general management functions for global companies. Catherine is also a Board member at Bendigo Community Bank Goodwood and Highgate, St Basil’s Homes SA (where she also chairs the Resident Experience Committee), as well as a committee member at Unley Football Club Inc and Sophie’s Legacy. She is a Justice of the Peace and Executive Coach with Behind Closed Doors.
BPsych(Hons); Grad. Cert. HRM
Joanna Saies
As a Human Resource consultant, Jo has extensive experience across various sectors, including in the not-for-profit space. Jo has served on several Boards and Committees, she currently serves on the Adelaide University Animal Ethics Committee, the Optometry Board of Australia Registration Notification Committee and the Policy and Education Committee, and is the Company Secretary for the June Canavan Foundation. Currently, Jo is a sole practitioner at her HR Consulting Business, PB Performance and Development. Jo holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and is also an Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate. Jo has also represented Australia as a vision-impaired down-hill ski racer.
BA (Juris), LLB (Hons), GCLP
Darren Blight KC
Darren Blight KC is a highly respected senior barrister with over 30 years legal experience. He is the head of Nexus Chambers in Adelaide. Mr Blight KC has held various board and executive posts over the years, including with the South Australian Bar Association. Mr Blight KC was appointed to the Board in late November 2025 and brings to the role strong governance capability, legal rigour and extensive knowledge of Guide Dogs SA/NT as a long-standing member and supporter.
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