Julia Scodellaro was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of South Bank Corporation in July 2025, following more than two decades as an experienced urban planner, design excellence advocate, major project delivery manager and integrated precinct manager.

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Before becoming CEO, Julia spent more than a decade shaping South Bank in various senior management roles at the Corporation and led the development of the Future South Bank Master Plan and oversaw the $600 million Southpoint development.

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Julia’s passion for South Bank and dedication to creating a world-class precinct is unrivalled. Together with the Corporation’s team, Julia is focused on evolving South Bank’s legacy and continuing to grow the globally recognised and much-loved precinct into the future.

Celia Lloyd is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in leading finance and corporate services teams to support organisations achieve their strategic objectives.

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As General Manager of Corporate Services, Celia oversees Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Work Health and Safety, IT Compliance, Risk Management and strategic initiatives for the organisation.

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Celia has extensive experience in strategic and organisational planning, financial management, reporting and analysis, stakeholder management and corporate support.

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Throughout her career, Celia has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement and process optimisation. She has a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Celia's expertise in business process improvement has resulted in significant cost savings and streamlined operations in various organisations.

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Celia and her team play a key role in supporting South Bank Corporation deliver its strategic, financial and organisational objectives as a world-leading urban precinct that welcomes, engages and inspires.

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Ryan McDonald joined South Bank Corporation in 2011 and is a results-oriented leader with a background in commercial strategy, retail management, leasing, major service contract management, and operations.

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As the General Manager Commercial & Operations, he oversees a diverse portfolio encompassing retail and property assets, commercial car park, and precinct operations.

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Ryan drives strategic initiatives to optimise performance and enhance stakeholder value.

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With expertise in retail and property management, Ryan also demonstrates strong leadership in commercial car park operations and precinct operations management. He leverages technology and best practices to optimise parking revenue and enhance the overall visitor experience.

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Additionally, Ryan oversees the day-to-day operations of the precinct to ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Aysin is an award-winning lecturer and researcher with over twenty-five years of experience in the United States, Turkiye, and Australia.

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Currently serving as a senior lecturer at Griffith University for over 15 years, Aysin is highly regarded for her expertise in environmental planning and governance.

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Aysin’s current research focuses on climate adaptation, urban/disaster resilience, and urbanisation in subtropical areas and coastal cities.

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Aysin also serves as a director on the Board of the Gold Coast Waterways Authority and member of the Global Planning Education Association Network Governing Council.

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Aysin is passionate about making places we live, work, and play better while balancing the economic, social, and environmental outcomes and is an ardent advocate of values such as equity, access, inclusivity, and choice for all.

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Aysin joined the Board to pursue these values and make South Bank the best that it could be.

Bruce is seasoned professional with extensive board experience.

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Bruce’s diverse portfolio includes roles as a non-executive director on several Boards, including Australian Retirement Trust, Sunshine Coast Hospital & Health Service, Klarna Australia, Fijian Drua and he serves as the Chair of Queensland Trust for Nature.

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Bruce is also a member of the Takeovers Panel, is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Queensland and has also authored two books on corporate governance.

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Bruce has been recognised for his contributions to governance, receiving awards such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors Gold Medal and the Queensland Law Society President's Medal for services to the legal profession.

Elsa is an experienced senior leader with significant leadership, commercial, operational and logistics experience in the aviation, aerospace, tourism, education and transport industries. She has a successful record as a business leader and is committed to excellence.

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With a long and successful career at Qantas, Elsa was one of the youngest CEO equivalents of a Qantas Group airline, leading one of the most profitable airlines at the time.

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Currently, Elsa serves as the Chair of Aviation Australia, Chair of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), Chair of the Legacy (Philanthropic) Advisory for the Children’s Hospital Foundation, and a Director of ARX Aerospace and Defense in Saudi Arabia.

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Elsa brings a fresh approach to marketing, tourism, placemaking, customer experience, community and key stakeholder engagement, as well as strong governance and commercial acumen to the South Bank Board.

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Elsa has also held many advisory roles, including Premier of Queensland Business Advisory Council Member, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Business Advisory Council Member, and Olympic Games QLD Fundraising Advisory Committee.

With over 24 years of experience as a consultant and executive, Fiona has worked with leaders of local, national and international organisations to help them build resilience, navigate change and thrive in an ever-evolving business environment.

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As a business strategist and strategic communicator, Fiona’s expertise includes stakeholder engagement, reputation management, internal/change communication, executive coaching and leadership development.

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Fiona believes that communication is the most vital currency of business and will utilise her experiences and insights to work with her fellow Board members in supporting the implementation of the Future South BankMaster Plan and the renewal opportunities it brings for South Bank.

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Fiona’s industry experience spans infrastructure, government, media, transport, education, health, professional services, and non-profit sectors.

John is a long serving Queensland and Commonwealth public servant and graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours Degrees in Law and Public Administration.

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After serving as a private solicitor, John joined with Queensland Department of Justice in 1984 in the Policy and Legislation Division. Subsequently he served in senior roles in the Department of Justice, Department of Consumers Affairs and Department of Emergency Services.

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He served as Deputy Director General of the Department of Premier and Cabinet between 1996 and 1998. During that time, he acted as both Director-General and Co-ordinator General on a number of occasions.

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As a Member and Deputy President of the National Native Title Tribunal between 2000 and 2012 he mediated, arbitrated and negotiated native title claims and litigation throughout Australia. Between 2012 and 2015he was the Director General of the Qld Dept of Justice and Attorney-General and then was Deputy President of the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

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He brings to the role of Director General of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning many years of experience in both the private and public sectors, particularly at senior executive level.

Mike is a chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience, specialising in forensic accounting and insolvency engagements.  He was a founding partner of McGrath Nicol in 2004 and served as the former risk partner of the firm.

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Mike has extensive board experience and currently serves as the Chair of Foodbank Queensland.

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Mike is also a non-executive director of Foodbank Australia, Artisan (the peak body for Craft and design in Queensland), and COEX Limited(the entity responsible for the Queensland Containers for Change Scheme).

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Mike is thrilled to be involved with the new board of SouthBank Corporation, overseeing one of Brisbane’s favourite precincts. He looks forward to working with the other Board members as they focus on the future of South Bank and implement a range of exciting improvements in the lead up to2032.

Paul commenced as the Under Treasurer in February 2025.

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Paul Williams is an experienced senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience in the banking and finance sector. He has held Board and Committee positions across funds management, hospitality, sport and the not-for-profit sector.

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Most recently he was the Chief Financial Officer with People First Bank and has previously held executive roles in strategy, finance and investment with Heritage Bank as well as the Bank of Queensland.

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He has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Queensland, a Graduate Diploma Applied Finance from FINSIA, Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland.

Susan Forrester AM is a highly respected professional Chair and Company Director with 30 years of executive management expertise.

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With a powerful blend of management, board, and consulting experience across ASX-listed, public, and private companies, Susan brings a practical and pragmatic approach to her board contributions, drawing on her background in law, finance, HR, business, and governance.

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Currently serving as Non-Executive Director of Data #3 and as the Chair and Non-Executive Director of Jumbo Interactive, Susan specialises in strategy and governance within rapidly changing industries.

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Susan is passionate about South Bank as a world-class destination and is dedicated to delivering the best possible vision for the next 25 years. As the 2032 Brisbane Olympics approach, Susan is committed to providing world-class experiences for locals, interstate, and international visitors.

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Susan's leadership and significant contributions to business through governance and strategic roles have been recognised with her appointment as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.