Leadership and experience from the backbone of RIMPA Global's board. RIMPA Global's Board of Directors brings decades of industry insight and a wealth of experience, who formally represent the organisation.
Chair of the Board | Elected Board Member 2020-2025
Chair of the Board | Elected Board Member 2020-2025
Strategic Pillar - Social and Environmental Programs
Bonita Kennedy has been working and consulting in Records Management for over 20 years. She has a Graduate Diploma in Information Management and is an Associate Member of RIMPA.
Bonita has worked at all levels of records management from registering correspondence to developing records disposal schedules to implementation of EDRMS. Whilst most of her experience is in government she has also worked on projects for private industry including international projects.
Vice Chair | Appointed Board Member 2021-2025
Vice Chair | Appointed Board Member 2021-2025
Strategic Pillar - Business Development
Jeremy is the CEO of Compu-Stor an information management business which is an Australian owned family business. Jeremy has been with Compu-Stor since 1995 and his passion for innovation has driven the business forward with new technologies and product offerings. Jeremy has decades of experience in the industry and is passionate in taking it forward and supporting the sector.
Outside Compu-Stor, Jeremy is an active member of Family Business Australia and held former position of Victorian Chairman and National Board Member for three years. During his time in FBA, he played an instrumental role in the navigation of Governance and structural changes, including inducting a new CEO and change in the organisation’s membership model. He has been member of the Record Office of Victoria Storage Advisory Group working with PROV and a number of charities over the years. Joining the RIMPA Board and collaborating with members and giving back to the sector is a passion of his and he looks forward to the next 3 years with RIMPA.
Executive Director | Elected Board Member 2024-2025
Executive Director | Elected Board Member 2024-2025
Strategic Pillar - Standards
David is a Principal with Iron Mountain Information Governance Advisory. He has over 40 years of extensive experience and involvement with the strategy, design, development, introduction, implementation and post-implementation of all elements of Information, Data, Records, Knowledge and Enterprise Content Management solutions to many organisations both in Australia and Globally.
In previous employment, David has worked for NAB, IBM Australia, Foster’s Brewing Group, HCF, twice for BHP Billiton, Arrow Energy, SANTOS, PWC, Deloitte, Fuji Xerox, various State and Federal Government organisations and a number of specialist consultancies. In 2006, David was the recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to the development of Standards (both National and International) in the field of Information Management.
Elected Board Member 2024-2025
Elected Board Member 2024-2025
Strategic Pillar - Member Engagement
Meryl Bourke is the Records Management Program Leader at Logan City Council with 37 years’ experience in the Records and Information Management industry.
Meryl leads a wonderful team of records and information management professionals who all share a passionate for their roles and the importance of good records and information management.
Meryl has been an active member of RIMPA for around 25 years and was the Qld Chapter President for 17 years. Meryl has participated in a number of RIMPA working and advisory groups over the years and is currently a member of the Status Upgrade Review Working Group and the RIMPA Awards Committee.
Appointed Board Member 2022-2024
Appointed Board Member 2022-2024
Strategic Pillar - Industry Education
Ruth Edge is a multi-award winning professional with a passion to share her knowledge and skills with others. She has more than 30+ years of experience within business systems analysis and development, records and information management, as well as leadership in major projects. Ruth has held leading roles within RMAA and RIMPA, the MAV Local Government Information Management Group, Public Records Office Victoria Advisory Committee, as well as growing her career in the business and public sector. With her passion for professional development, Ruth brings to her portfolio her wealth of experience that she will share with members and apply to promote the profession to industry, business and the public sector.
Ruth’s Professional Experience includes –
Elected Director 2022-2024
Elected Director 2022-2024
Strategic Pillar - Innovation and Sustainability
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Starting as a trainee clerk in Brisbane in 1995, David has witnessed every new idea, fad, fail and business improvement in the management of information in local government and tertiary institutions in both New Zealand and Australia.
With his advanced diploma qualifications and solid grounding in the core basics of compliant recordkeeping, David has a passion for best practice in information management which sees him as a highly respected Consultant and Business Automation Project Manager, on both sides of the ditch. David is a Chartered Member, the current NZ Director, and in 2018 he was honoured with Life Membership after services to RIMPA and the NZ RIM profession, where he has held Branch and Board roles (including Chair 2009-13) since 2003.
Elected Director 2022-2024
Elected Director 2022-2024
Strategic Pillar - Advocacy and Collaboration
Lisa is an experienced practitioner with more than 25 years’ experience in Information and Records Management working for a range of organisations both Private and Public.
Lisa is also the Managing Director of Information Proficiency whose team is made up of a diverse bunch of people. Apart from all the usual management tasks, and project tasks, her role includes channelling the passion of team members into projects where they can perform well, feel valued, and not internally combust.
Appointed Board Member 2024-2026
Appointed Board Member 2024-2026
Appointed Director for Finance
Paris is a finance professional with almost 20 years of experience and is currently the Group Financial Controller in an ASX listed Multinational organisation. Paris has solid experience managing budgets, forecasts and assisting in strategic decision making and leading large financial teams. Her expertise in regulatory compliance, fiscal reporting, and budget management has been pivotal in streamlining financial operations.
Paris has worked at multiple levels of finance from audit to group financial reporting. Whilst most of her experience is in finance she has also worked on large projects across different sectors and internationally. Paris brings with her vast experience in working across multiple industries including Public Sector, Not for profit, Retail and Manufacturing.
Elected Director 2022-2024
Elected Director 2022-2024
Strategic Pillar - Membership Engagement
Nancy is an Information Management Consultant, a role she has held for 2 years. Prior to this she worked in both local and state government where she held various positions from Clerical Officer to RM Manager. Her 30 years in R&IM has provided her with not only a passion for this industry but the technical skills and knowledge to help lead RIMPA forward in our new global direction. She enjoys challenges and looking at opportunities in innovative and collaborative ways.
Nancy’s involvement in RIMPA started in 1998 and she obtained Chartered status in 2018. She was a member of the Queensland Branch (commencing 2006) and Chapter (commencing 2003) until they ceased operation in 2022. She held various positions on both Councils including Branch President (6 years) and Chapter Secretary (12 years). Nancy was appointed as the inaugural Awards and Recognition Portfolio Lead in 2019 where she redesigned the RIMPA awards during her time as the Lead. In 2021 Nancy was the recipient of the Chris Simpson Outstanding Individual award and the J Eddis Linton Outstanding Individual award.