Independent Guidance, Mission-Centred Governance

Advisory Board

The GovernApp Advisory Board comprises respected leaders from across the not-for-profit and corporate sectors who share a commitment to strengthening governance and impact.

Their role is to provide independent perspective, sector insight, and strategic counsel to guide our direction and ensure our work remains effective and accountable.

By drawing on their collective experience, we are able to navigate complex challenges and uphold the highest standards of integrity and stewardship in serving our mission.

Executive Director, Mission Imperative | CA

Rachel Nicholls

Rachel is a strategic leader in the for-purpose sector, specialising in helping organisations navigate complex environments and choices to achieve sustainable impact. As Executive Director of Mission Imperative, she partners with boards and executive teams to drive strategy development, planning, and execution.

A Chartered Accountant with deep appreciation for the benefits of good governance, Rachel brings a rigorous yet mission-centered approach to organisational oversight. Her background includes senior roles both in-house and as a strategic partner to a wide range of organisations, where she advocates for impact prioritisation and excellence. Rachel's insights ensure GovernApp remains aligned with the strategic needs of the for-purpose sector, knowing that good governance leads to greater impact.

Entrepreneur | Founder photoSentinel & Cornerstone Solutions

Andrew Harrisson

Andrew brings extensive experience in non-profit governance and philanthropy, currently serving as Chair of The 1024 Foundation. With a strong focus on ethical stewardship and board effectiveness, Andrew understands the unique challenges faced by charitable organisations in maintaining compliance while maximising social return.

His background combines practical governance leadership with a deep commitment to the sector's long-term sustainability. At GovernApp, Andrew provides a vital perspective on the intersection of technology, philanthropy, and board accountability, helping to shape tools that truly serve the needs of modern NFP directors.

Executive Marketing Leader | Brand & Growth Strategist

Simone Cote, GAICD

Simone is a highly experienced executive leader and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), bringing over 25 years of expertise in marketing, brand strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She has held senior roles across the retail, FMCG, and service sectors, driving innovation and growth in complex markets.

Her role on the Advisory Board combines her marketing acumen with a strong grasp of governance principles to focus on market fit and user engagement, ensuring GovernApp delivers intuitive, high-value solutions that resonate with board members and executives alike.

CEO | Founder Urbanrevs and BostonAI | Faith leadership

Cameron Butler

Cameron Butler is a product and technology leader with deep experience building and scaling digital products in fast-growing organisations. Cameron brings a strong appreciation of how modern SaaS tools can lift board performance, reduce risk and create meaningful insight for decision-makers.

As an Advisory Board member, Cam plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our founding purpose, continually challenging us to stay true to the mission and values that first shaped GovernApp as we grow and evolve.

Trust & Governance Specialist | Administrator, The Board Internship

Vanessa Hall GAICD

Vanessa is an internationally recognised expert on trust and governance, dedicated to building organisations that are worthy of the community's confidence. She currently serves as the Administrator for The Board Internship and previously spent eight years as Chair of the CMA Standards Council, where she championed high standards of governance and stewardship for faith-based and community organisations. Vanessa has been a director of multiple NFP boards, and has extensively trained and coached boards and directors in governance and trust building.

Founder of Entente, Vanessa has spent over two decades advising boards on trust-building strategies as a way to manage risk and to operate with compliance excellence. Her deep and broad cross-sector knowledge ensures that GovernApp not only checks the boxes for compliance but actively fosters a culture of transparency and integrity in the boardroom.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Advisor

Matthew Field

Matthew is a veteran of the risk and compliance landscape with over 28 years of experience delivering technology and advisory solutions to regulated industries. He has held executive leadership roles across the Asia-Pacific region, specialising in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, and enterprise risk management.

Matthew's technical expertise in regulatory frameworks is complemented by his practical experience in implementing risk maturity models for complex organisations. On the Advisory Board, Matthew provides technical authority on risk methodologies and regulatory alignment, ensuring GovernApp's assessment tools meet the highest standards of data integrity and assurance.

Good governance is a collective effort

Our Advisory Board helps keep GovernApp practical, accountable, and mission-aligned as we support boards across the not-for-profit sector.

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