Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team, led by the Chief Executive Officer, provides leadership and sets the direction of NSW Trustee and Guardian. It is responsible for monitoring progress in achievement of the strategic plan and ongoing management of the organisation. The team routinely draws on the expertise of NSW Trustee and Guardian staff and Advisory Committees to inform its decisions.
![Brian Woods](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2023-03/BrianWoods_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=2nUSijL2)
Brian Woods is the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
![Image of a male silhouette](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2021-08/Untitled%20design%20%282%29.png?h=e2bcc475&itok=KbFtk30h)
Phil Kearton is the Acting NSW Public Guardian.
![Headshot of Director Trustee Services Deb Simpson.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2020-10/Deb_Simpson_headshot_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=33c6hAoL)
Deb Simpson is the Director, Estate Management.
![Headshot of Marie Brownell](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2023-04/MarieBrownell%20_1600x800_0.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=EdKMZ_K9)
Marie Brownell is the Director, Estate Planning and Administration.
Definitions
- Estate Planning
Preparing to protect and transfer assets after you pass away in the most financially efficient and tax effective way.
![Headshot of Director Legal and Professional Services Ruth Pollard](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2020-10/Ruth_Pollard_headshot_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=gxHZWCJ_)
Ruth Pollard is the Director, Legal and Professional Services.
![Alex Leong](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2023-04/Alex1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=NZM1G1hl)
Alex Leong is the Acting Director, Financial Performance and Investments.
![David Watterson, Director, Information & Technology](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2022-05/David-Watterson_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=mggimlIQ)
David Watterson is the Director, Information and Technology.
![Headshot of Director Strategy and Governance Michelle Batterham.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2020-10/Michelle_Batterham_headshot_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=TOhAjzDv)
Michelle Batterham is the Director, Strategy, People and Governance.
![Headshot of Madeleine Robertson, Director of Customer Experience](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape/public/2021-12/Madeleine_Robertson_headshot_1600x800.jpg?h=e2bcc475&itok=nJkj0AEc)
Madeleine Robertson is the Director, Customer Experience.