Our Team - Australian Industry Standards

Our Executive Team

Paul Walsh

Chief Executive Officer

Paul is an accomplished leader with a comprehensive knowledge of Australia’s VET system. He works closely with Government, industry and education leaders to ensure that training investment decisions support Australia’s global competitiveness through stronger more capable businesses.

David Dixon

Chief Operating Officer

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David has oversight of AIS operations, with a focus on supporting Industry Reference Committees and developing priority training package products. Having held managerial roles in aviation, training and logistics support, he understands the importance of skills capability for the growth of Australia.

Leanne Mundy

Chief Strategy Officer

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Leanne is responsible for leading the development of strategy, policy, communications, and research activities of the AIS organisation. Her experience includes policy development and program management of skills and workforce development solutions, domestically and internationally, for industry and government.

Damian Kelly

General Manager Finance & Human Resources

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Damian is an FCPA who comes to AIS with significant experience in senior finance and corporate services roles. Known for passionate, transformational, and developmental leadership, he has built high performing finance teams and has multiple successful systems implementation projects to his credit.

Eva Hage

General Manager AIS Global

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Eva drives the international and domestic portfolio of commercial work for AIS Global. Eva’s expertise includes strategic and operational advice, policy development, designing and implementing programs, a business and advisory specialist in analysis and architecture across federal government, higher education, and financial sectors.

Klausch Schmidt

Director of IRC Operations

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Gayle Holmik

Director of Communications

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Gayle has a successful track record in communication and stakeholder engagement delivery to support business outcomes. She has worked in both the public and private sectors with roles overseeing communications, project management, appointments, high-level forums, and portfolio briefing.