Kevin Nelson joined the team in 2010 carrying out its finance functions. Kevin is a full member of CPA Australia and was formerly an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. During his working life, Kevin worked for companies mostly associated with the building industry, as a financial accountant and company secretary. He also had extensive involvement with organisations in the charitable and not-for-profit sector and was the Director, Finance and Administration at Community Aid Abroad for six years.
As the father of a son born with spina bifida, Kevin has been heavily involved with the disability sector including 10 years on the executive of Yooralla. Following retirement, he has undertaken accounting and advisory roles for a number of arts organisations. Kevin emphasises the importance of proper financial controls and budgetary monitoring, providing detailed reporting to the Board.