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The Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) is governed by a national Board of elected representatives made up from one member of each AITD Division and up to four co-opted Directors. Rules relating to the composition, powers and duties, and proceedings of the AITD board are outlined in the AITD Constitution and ByLaws. 

 

Our directors - as at March 2026 - are:

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Abbie Taylor MAITD

National President | SA

Abbie has over 15 years experience in learning, talent, and organisational development, across many industries; bringing energy and passion to the people she works with.

Amy Martin AFAITD
Amy Martin AFAITD

National Vice President | Co-opted

Amy Martin is a seasoned expert in technology and learning, with over two decades of experience across vocational, higher education, government, and corporate sectors. Amy's expertise spans capability development, strategic leadership, innovation, and project management.  

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Ben Campbell MAITD

Company Secretary | CEO AITD

Ben has served on a number of not-for-profit boards and served as a CEO/Executive Director/General Manager reporting to a board for the past 10 years. His management experience encompasses banking, NFP, education, pharmaceutical (OTC), FMCG and consulting. 

Trish Denison
Trish Denison CPA MAICD

Treasurer | SA

Trish is a CPA with over 17 years’ experience across the energy and Defence sectors, spanning financial, management and project accounting. She brings strong financial governance, risk management and strategic oversight capability to support AITD’s long-term sustainability.

Brad Coumbe MAITD
Brad Coumbe MAITD

Board Director | WA

Brad brings over eight years experience in a number L&D and OD roles, along with extensive leadership experience in frontline banking.

Mehri Doyle MAITD
Mehri Doyle MAITD

Board Director | NSW

Mehri has over 20 years’ executive experience across learning, talent and organisational development in the public and private sectors. She brings strong governance capability and strategic insight, with deep expertise in capability frameworks, digital learning and workforce transformation.

Gerard Grant FAITD
Gerard Grant FAITD

Board Director| VIC/TAS

Gerard has extensive experience in human resources management and workplace learning and development having worked in senior HR and OD/L&D roles in a number of organisations across several industries.  

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Jana Clyde MAITD

Board Director | ACT

Jana is CEO of a national Registered Training Organisation and brings extensive executive leadership experience across accredited training, workforce capability and regulatory governance. She offers strong expertise in compliance, strategic growth and future-focused learning systems.

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Jessica Otto MAITD

Board Director | QLD/NT

Jessica has more than 15 years’ experience leading capability and learning initiatives across automotive, insurance, technology and healthcare sectors. She brings practical learning leadership, commercial acumen and a strong focus on governance, financial stewardship and sustainable outcomes.

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