Structure and Governance
Board of Directors
RANZCR is a clinician-led organisation and the Board of Directors is the overarching governing body. The Board has responsibility and oversight of:
- Determining the RANZCR mission, purpose and strategic priorities
- Ensuring legal and ethical integrity
- Ensuring effective planning and performance
- Strengthening programs and services
- Ensuring effective communication with members
- Ensuring adequate resources, protecting assets and providing proper financial oversight
- Enhancing the College's public standing
- Selecting, supporting and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer.
Our Directors
The College Board has eight members comprising:
- the President
- the Deans of the two Faculties
- the Chair of the New Zealand Branch
- three elected Fellows
- a co-opted person who is not a member of the College.
Position |
Director |
Branch |
| President | Prof John Slavotinek, MBBS, FRANZCR, Fellowship 1992, Board member since 2023 | SA |
| Dean, Faculty of Clinical Radiology | Dr Rajiv Rattan, MBBS MD FRANZCR Fellowship 2010; Board member since 2023 | NSW |
| Dean, Faculty of Radiation Oncology | Dr Gerry Adams, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCP (UK), FRCR, FRANZCR Fellowship 2011; Board member since 2023 | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Prof Catherine Jones, MBBS, BSc, FRCR, MAICD, FRANZCR Fellowship 2011; Board member since 2024 | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Peter O' Brien, MMBS, FRANZCR Fellowship 1989, Board member since 2022 | NSW |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Kate O’Connor, BHB, MBChB, FFPMI (RACP), MInstD, FRANZCR Fellowship 2003; Board member since 2024 | NZ |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Christian Wriedt, MBBS, FRCR, FAICD, FRANZCR Fellowship 1987; Board member since 2021 | VIC |
| Non-Fellow | Ms Yvonne Warner, BCom, GAICD; Board member since 2023 | NSW |
The Faculty Councils
The College’s structure also includes:
- The Faculty of Clinical Radiology and Faculty of Radiation Oncology, responsible for overseeing training, professional standards and the advancement of knowledge in their respective professions.
Faculty of Clinical Radiology Committee Structure
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Committee Structure
Our Councillors
Faculty of Clinical Radiology |
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Position |
Councillor |
Branch |
| President | Prof John Slavotinek | WA |
| Dean | Dr Rajiv Rattan | NSW |
| Chief Censor | Dr Barry Soans | NSW |
| Chief of Professional Practice | A/Prof Dinesh Varma | VIC |
| Elected Fellow | A/Prof Murali Gunduguntla | ACT |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Mike Baker | NZ |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Ronny Low | WA |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Mark Phillips | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Jane McEniery | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Kwang Chin | VIC |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Ajay Taranath | SA |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Andrew Cheung | NSW |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Gavin Mackie | TAS |
| Trainee Member | Dr Sanjay Hettige | NSW |
| NZ Branch Chair | Dr Gabriel Lau | NZ |
Faculty of Radiation Oncology |
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Position |
Councillor |
Branch |
| President | Prof John Slavotinek | WA |
| Dean | Dr Gerry Adams | QLD |
| Chief Censor | Dr Lisa Sullivan | ACT |
| Chief of Professional Practice | Dr Carol Johnson | NZ |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Shaun Costello | NZ |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Lucinda Morris | NSW |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Tuan Ha | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Ziad Thotathil | NZ |
| Elected Fellow | Prof Jeremy Millar | VIC |
| Elected Fellow | A/Prof Hien Le | SA |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Matthew Mason | QLD |
| Elected Fellow | Dr Sarat Chander | VIC |
| Casual Vacancy | Prof Daniel Roos | SA |
| Co-opted Member | Vacant | |
| Trainee Member | Dr Riche Mohan | NSW |
| Consumer Representative | Ms Rosanna Martinello | NSW |
| Others | Prof Trevor Leong | TROG President |
Branches and Committees
The College’s structure also includes:
- Branches in every state of Australia, the ACT and New Zealand
- Committees dedicated to specific areas of the College’s operations.
Executive Leadership Team
The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for overseeing the College’s operations.
College Organisational Structure
Learn More About College Units
Our General Managers
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Duane Findley Chief Executive Officer |
Duane is a senior leader with a strong track record of delivery in member associations, not-for-profit organisations, professional services, governance and corporate businesses. Duane has well over a decade of executive experience in sectors such as education, governance, resources, infrastructure, consulting and a major medical college. He served as interim CEO of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) from September 2018 to February 2020, taking the helm to resolve some very challenging issues. He has held concurrent directorships, chaired a national organisation, and most recently served as a pro-bono board governance advisor for a major charity. Duane holds qualifications from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and HRM) from the University of Western Sydney and an MBA (Finance and International Management) from the University of Technology Sydney. | |
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Richard Shakespeare General Manager, Finance |
Richard has worked in technology, operations and finance in the international private sector, and more recently for the NSW Government and NFPs.
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Munish Verma General Manager, Members and Partnerships |
An experienced and multi award winning senior business leader and sales manager with a vast array of expertise, Munish has demonstrated success in technology (SaaS), education, health care and the finance sector. With skills in business planning, executive management, new business acquisition, product launches, government procurement procedures and executive account management he is a medical professional with a Masters Degree of Public Health (M.P.H.) with Health Care Management and Planning from University of Wollongong. |
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Brendan Grabau General Manager, Specialty Training Unit
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Brendan is a senior executive with experience in developing and leading education and training partnerships in Australia, for the delivery of education and training programs, across a wide range of industries including medicine, allied healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. He has worked in the postgraduate Medical College space for more than ten years including the RACGP, RACP, and RANZCOG. He is experienced at building, leading and managing complex business units and commercial partnerships. In recent executive level roles, Brendan has been responsible for driving structural and organisational change within professional training environments. Brendan has a PhD and an MBA in Organisational Development, Change Management and Transformation, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). |
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Sarah Vella General Manager, Information Technology Unit |
Sarah is an Information Technology leader with experience driving meaningful business change through technology and data. Sarah has a solid track record in cloud implementations and is currently responsible for technology initiatives that achieve the RANZCR strategy.
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Melissa Doyle General Manager, Policy and Advocacy Unit
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Melissa has a wealth of experience in the for-purpose health sector, underpinned by a comprehensive understanding of the RANZCR and both the clinical radiology and radiation oncology sectors. Her expertise is pivotal in steering strategic objectives, particularly in policy and advocacy across both Faculties. Recognised for her exceptional negotiating skills, Melissa effectively liaises with various levels of government, including politicians and ministerial officials, to realise organisational objectives. Her adeptness in relationship building encompasses external stakeholders and health consumer organizations. Melissa’s in-depth knowledge of governance structures is complemented by her extensive experience in policy development. | |
Annual Report
The College’s Annual Report is published in September each year prior to the Annual General Meeting, which is held in October at the Annual Scientific Meeting.
View the 2022–2023 Annual Report View the 2022–2023 Financial Report
Previous years
View the 2021-2022 Annual Report
View the 2021-2022 Financial Report