Our Team

OUR BOARD

At the core of NEAS is our diverse Board, composed of both independent and member-elected directors. This unique structure creates a professional environment where member-elected directors bring valuable industry knowledge, while independent directors introduce external expertise and fresh perspectives. The result is a balanced, creative, and industry-focused Board, rooted in our membership yet enriched by broader experience. This blend of internal knowledge and external insights allows us to be proactive in developing constructive solutions to the challenges facing

Andrew Parker
Chair
Sydney, Australia

David Yoo
Director
Sydney, Australia

A/Prof Pamela Humphreys
Director
Sydney, Australia

Dr James Langridge
Director
Wollongong, Australia

Hossein Davari
Director
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

STAFF TEAM

The day-to-day running of NEAS is the responsibility of the Chief Executive Officer, supported by specialist staff.

Adam Kilburn
Chief Executive Officer & Public Officer
Melbourne, Australia

Silvia Loss
Manager Member Engagement
Melbourne, Australia

Richard Stevenson
Manager Quality and Professional Development
Canberra, Australia

IN-COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVES

Gita Nasution
NEAS Representative for Indonesia and Malaysia
Jakarta, Indonesia

Huyen Bui Phuong
NEAS Representative for Cambodia and Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

QUALITY ASSESSORS

NEAS quality assurance services are performed by a team of highly experienced and respected Quality Assessors who work closely with the NEAS staff.

Denver Craig
Quality Assessor
Sydney, Australia

David Hill
Quality Assessor
Sydney, Australia

Lesley McNiven
Quality Assessor
Sydney, Australia

Andrea Pugh
Quality Assessor
Brisbane. Australia

Oksana Razoumova
Quality Assessor
Melbourne, Australia

Linda Towler
Quality Assessor
Brisbane, Australia

Alex Barthel
Quality Assessor
Sydney, Australia

ADVISORY COUNCIL

The NEAS Advisory Council is comprised of industry leaders from some of Australia’s leading English Language teaching institutions. Representation consists of private, public, small and large providers of standing. The Council will meet to discuss matters pertinent to the ELICOS sector in Australia, and to advise and make recommendations to the NEAS Board and CEO.