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In recognition of the deep history and culture of this Island Lutrawita, Richmond Futures would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to all Tasmanian Aboriginal people and acknowledge our respect for their culture and identity which has been bound up with the Land, Waterways and Sky for generations. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders, past and present for they hold the memories, knowledge, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Tasmania.

Richmond Futures is committed to continuously building an inclusive and safe organisational culture, where people can bring their whole (authentic and true) self. Diverse experiences, ways of knowing, thinking and working styles are valued, encouraged and respected because we recognise that expertise and knowledge comes in various forms. We work in solidarity with one another to create a workplace where everybody can belong, connect and succeed in their role. We do this by courageously sharing our different perspectives, radically listening, being open to reflection and change, and learning from each other.

Our Leadership

At Richmond Futures, our leaders bring a wealth of experience, diverse perspectives, skills, ideas and dedication to our organisation. Meet the leadership team shaping Richmond Futures.

Our Board Members

David Glasson – Chair

David is currently the Strategy & Business Development Manager at Tas Gas in Launceston. Before moving to Tasmania and joining the energy industry, he spent 15+ years working in Financial Services both in Melbourne and overseas. David brings to the Board expertise in Finance, Strategy and Project Delivery. David is currently the Company Secretary and a member of the Governance Committee.

He has a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Finance from Massey University (NZ), is CPA Qualified and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

David currently lives in sunny Bridport with his wife and three children.

Ben Hardaker – Deputy Chair

Ben brings to the Board extensive expertise in supply chain management and business transformation. With broad national and international experience across manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and public utilities, backed by a Bachelor of Business from the University of Tasmania, he is excited about the opportunity to use his skills to contribute to the achievement of Richmond Fellowship Tasmania’s and Richmond Futures’ mission.

Ben is passionate about improving the quality of life for those affected directly and indirectly by mental health issues in Tasmania.

Paul Liggins – Treasurer

Paul Liggins is a former partner with Deloitte Access Economics in Hobart.

Paul graduated with a degree in economics from the University of Tasmania before moving to Melbourne and working in a variety of roles with the Victorian government and in the private sector. He has a range of public policy experience across the Infrastructure, Energy, Tourism, and Health sectors. 

Paul returned to Hobart in 2018 and joined the Board in 2019 where he is part of the Finance and Risk Management Committee. Paul is also the Finance Director for Orienteering Australia. He lives in Kettering.

Peter Mulholland

Peter resides in Launceston, Tasmania, having spent his childhood years in Tasmania, then living for 20 years in Victoria, and moving back to Tasmania in the ’90s. Peter retired as an intensive care paramedic in late 2022 after having worked for over 30 years within the ambulance profession in both metropolitan and rural areas of Victoria and Tasmania. 

Before his ambulance career, Peter was a Registered Nurse working at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the Royal District Nursing Service. Whilst working in the ambulance profession, Peter obtained a Psychology Degree and both a Master of and PhD in Medical Science (Rural Health).

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During his ambulance career, Peter had previously been involved as a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management team for several years. Peter also worked on the Aeromedical section of Ambulance Tasmania with the Royal Flying Doctor Service as both intensive care and extended care paramedic. 

Peter has been a member of the Ambulance Tasmania Research Committee and a Mentor with the Australasian College of Paramedicine’s Research Mentoring Program. 

In his spare time, Peter is involved in the sport of archery and has had success in both national and international competitions.

Donna Bain

Donna is currently the CEO of the Launceston Community Legal Centre which provide free legal advice and assistance to communities in the north and northeast. Donna has more than 30 years of experience in paid and volunteer roles in not-for-profit organisations in a range of sectors, including human rights, adult education, foster care, migrants and refugees and disability.

She is currently a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Tasmanian Divisional Council and Chair of the Tamar Community Peace Trust. Donna is passionate about good governance, so organisations are well placed to make a difference in the communities they serve.

Catherine Viney

Catherine is an experienced executive having filled very senior and CEO roles in education, government, and the community sector.  Catherine’s heartland is the social sector, where she currently works in consulting and training. Catherine has led and supported many change initiatives, built green-field teams, and she can evaluate a balance sheet, eats strategy for breakfast, and loves policy. 

Catherine is bilingual in Auslan and English, and brings a rights-based, person-led approach to everything she does.

Catherine contributes her spare time to various national and international groups seeking to challenge practice and thinking at a systems level for people who have lived experience of disability and mental ill health. Catherine lives in the south of Tasmania in the Huon Valley.

Catherine Brown

Catherine Brown brings more than 20 years of leadership and management experience across three Australian Public Service agencies in Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria. From working firstly at a division of general practice, Catherine’s professional career has been in health, and specifically mental health.  Her expertise spans grants management, policy development, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning and governance. She served for six years at the National Mental Health Commission, first as Director, Quality Assurance, and later as Director, Corporate Services.

Catherine holds a Master of Health Administration (UNSW) and a Bachelor of Education (Honours, University of Sydney).Now retired, Catherine has returned to Hobart with her partner in 2025. She also contributes as a non-Executive Director with Hospice Volunteers South Tas.

Our Executive Team

Patrick Lilwall – Chief Executive Officer

Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Richmond Group covering Richmond Fellowship, Richmond Futures and Richmond Investments. As an experienced CEO, Patrick brings strong experience with over 12 years in healthcare (mental health, disability, family services, hospitals, NDIS and Aged Care) with his most recent Tasmanian experience as CEO for The Hobart Clinic. His previous focus was on the large-scale digital transformation of organisations in both the For-Profit and For-Purpose sectors. He has also run his own consulting practice and comes from a strong commercial background spanning ten sectors of industry.

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Patrick is a dynamic, values-driven leader who has achieved financial successes, strong relationships with government, corporate and community sectors, and a high level of personal commitment, professionalism and integrity.

Patrick also brings strong qualifications including AICD Graduate, Executive MBA, Advisory Board Chair, and Administration, Quality and Major Project Delivery studies. With his feet firmly planted in Tasmania, he and his wife continue to enjoy a connection to country with their 23ha property in Cambridge. This grounding provides a wonderful balance to the corporate world and offers so much learning and life balance.