Defence SA Advisory Board
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General Peter Cosgrove AC MC (Chairman)
General Peter Cosgrove’s distinguished army career culminated in his appointment as Chief of the Defence Force (2002-2005). He is a company director and consultant.
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Hon Mike Rann MP
Labor’s Mike Rann became South Australia’s 44th Premier after the State election in March 2002 and was re-elected in March 2006. He has served as Member for Ramsay (formerly Briggs) since 1985.
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Hon Kevin Foley MP
Labor’s Kevin Foley holds office as Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Federal/State Relations and Minister for Defence Industries. He was first appointed Deputy Premier and Treasurer after the State election in March 2002 and has served as Member for Port Adelaide (formerly Hart) since 1993.
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Dr Ian Chessell
Dr Ian Chessell is South Australia’s Chief Scientist and former Chief Defence Scientist.
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Air Marshal Les Fisher AO
After 37 years in RAAF operational, command and leadership roles, former Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Les Fisher consults to the aviation industry and government.
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Mr Andrew Fletcher
Mr Andrew Fletcher, Defence SA’s CEO, is a highly-regarded engineer with extensive public and private governance experience. He was formerly Chief Executive of Port Adelaide Maritime Corporation.
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Ms Beth Laughton
An economist, investment banker and qualified company director, Ms Beth Laughton consults on corporate equity strategy and risk management.
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Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC
Chief of Army for six years until mid-2008, Lieutenant General Peter Leahy’s varied 37-year career equipped him for command at a time of unprecedented global operations.
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Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting AM CSC RANR
An eminent naval architect and former Head Maritime Systems in the Royal Australian Navy, Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting now serves in the Navy Reserve.
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Dr John White
Dr John White has extensive experience in Defence with particular expertise in naval procurement.