Board of Commissioners
Established under the Tourism NT Act, Tourism NT is governed by a Board of Commissioners who report to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, the Hon Marie-Clare Boothby MLA. The main role of the Board is to determine Tourism NT policy and ensure that the organisation performs in a proper and efficient manner.
Paul Ah Chee, Chair, Alice Springs
Committed tourism leader and mentor
An Aboriginal descendent from Alice Springs, Paul is current Chair of the Aboriginal Tourism Committee and founding member of the NT Aboriginal Tourism Advisory Council. Paul's years of tourism experience and contribution to the tourism sector was recognised with a Northern Territory Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in 2009.
Paul received the Centenary Medal in 2003 for his contribution to the Aboriginal community. Paul’s goal is to assist by providing opportunities and pathways for individuals or groups to become economically self-sufficient and the ability to make choices about their future and day-to-day living. He has a passion and strong connection to the creative industries, specialising in music.
Trish Angus, Commissioner, Darwin
Experienced health, government and board executive
Trish was born in Katherine and is of Jawoyn heritage. She has health and management qualifications including a Masters in Tropical Health and nursing. Trish held senior executive NT public sector positions across government and was awarded the Public Sector Medal in 2013.
Trish has extensive governance experience across a range of sectors and is a board Director for Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, Venture Housing, Menzies School of Health Research and Indigenous Business Australia's nominee independent Director of the Tennant Creek Foodbarn Partnership. Trish retired from the CareFlight Board in August 2023.
Mick Burns, Commissioner, Darwin
Darwin businessman and owner operator of Porosus Pty Ltd
Mick is a long-term Territorian with extensive cross-industry experience. He is a Director of various hospitality businesses and Senior Vice President of Hospitality NT. Mick is a past President (NT) and past national board member of the Australian Hotels Association and life membership awardee.
Mick is a Director of Crocosaurus Cove Pty Ltd and owns and operates Darwin Crocodile farming interests. He is a former Chair of the Tiwi Bombers Football Club and works closely with a number of remote Aboriginal communities.
Denis Pierce, Commissioner, Sydney
Experienced tourism industry executive and director
Denis has over 40 years of multi-national tourism and travel industry experience. As Group Managing Director South Pacific and Managing Director Australia with ATS Pacific, Denis led the company through sustained revenue growth and into a public listing.
Denis is a director of the Linchpin Company, and current Chair of the Australian Tourism Export Council. He is a former board member of Tourism NSW, Tourism Tropical North Queensland and International College of Management (Sydney).
Michaela Webster, Commissioner, Adelaide
Experienced director and corporate executive
Michaela is an experienced Director and former C-Suite executive with unique skills across tourism marketing, operations and ESG. She is a board member of Southern Cross Care SA, NT and VIC, the Helpmann Academy, Art Gallery of South Australia and a Bedford Group advisor. Michaela provides support to the G'day Group with growth and transformation related projects.
Michaela was named Telstra SA Business Woman of the Year (Corporate) and previously held senior roles at Westfield Australia, Westfield UK and led the growth of one of Australia's largest private business's, Peregrine Corporation.
Suzana Bishop, Chief Executive, Tourism and Hospitality
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