Management

Board of Directors

RSPCA Tasmania is governed by a Board of six elected members who preside over the organisation. The Board meets regularly to review progress, determine strategic ways forward, develop policy and prepare input into national RSPCA policy and procedure. The Board is led by the President and meet every month to review the business of RSPCA Tasmania with the CEO.

People who have been a member of RSPCA Tasmania for more than one year at the time of the AGM are eligible to stand for Board election. AGMs are held in September each year. Notifications of elections are published on this website and in the local press.

Acting President

Dr Paul Swiatkowski

Dr Paul was nominated as Acting President of RSPCA Tasmania in April 2011
following the resignation of Brett Steele due to personal reasons.

In his capacity as Acting President, Dr Paul presides over the RSPCA Tasmania Board, which comprises six members. The Board meets regularly and reviews the overall strategy, financial position and policy development of RSPCA Tasmania.

You can email Dr Paul Swiatkowski by clicking here

Chief Executive Officer

Ben Sturges

Ben joined RSPCA Tasmania as the new CEO on 9 June 2011.

He has previously worked in senior management roles in Australia Post, particularly in the areas of business development, business leadership, and information management.

Ben is highly motivated and driven by business challenges, meeting organisational requirements, and improving business process.  Ben is also qualified and experienced in Six Sigma Process Improvement – quality business services.

We are certain that Ben will be a huge asset to RSPCA Tasmania.  Ben has been a long term member and supporter of RSPCA Tasmania, and is looking forward to the challenge of his new role.    

You can email Ben by clicking here.