As Chief Executive Officer of Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL), Claudia Brumme-Smith works with local stakeholders to drive economic growth, infrastructure investment, visitor economy and improve liveability for the Townsville North Queensland region.

Amelia was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Airports Limited in July 2022, and previously held the role of Chief Financial Officer.

Amelia is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leads an experienced executive team to deliver safe and exceptional airport experiences and infrastructure projects – with an ambition to expand connectivity, build an inclusive culture and deliver sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders.

Amelia has over 25 years of experience in strategy, finance, operations and transformation in Australia and globally - including the Solomon Islands, UK, USA and Caribbean. Her experience extends across multiple organisations including Ernst & Young, Qantas, British Telecom, Energex, IGA and Private equity portfolios.

Amelia has a strong commitment to creating impact, with a values-based leadership approach, and is a passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Amelia is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and Institute of Chartered Accountants. She is currently a Pro Chancellor, Council member and Chair of the Infrastructure and Finance Committee for Griffith University, a Non-Executive Director of LifeFlight Australia and an assessment panel member for Gold Coast Nature Based Tourism. She has previously held Non-Executive Director roles with Destination Gold Coast, National Trust Queensland, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and UNIQ You.

Glen Maidment is the Managing Director of Townsville based property development company, Maidment Group.

Maidment Group is one of the largest fully integrated, privately-owned, property developers in North Queensland, with a diverse range of projects covering residential sub-division, new home construction, medium density residential development, commercial landscaping, real estate and mortgage brokering services.

With a development pipeline in excess of a $1billion, and over 5000 approved residential lots across master-planned communities throughout North Queensland, Maidment Group strives to provide the most comprehensive suite of property services in the region.

Lieutenant Colonel Simon O’Regan
Senior Health Officer 3 Brigade

Simon has served in the Australian Army for just over 32 years with 18 of those in Townsville having attended boarding school in Charters Towers. He is currently the senior health officer, a role that involves advising the Commander of the 3rd Brigade on health matters include the health and fitness of the force, human performance optimisation, community engagement and welfare.