Board & Administration
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jacqui Smith, Chair
Anthony Lowe, Deputy Chair and Company Secretary
William Evans
Hamish Lane
Min Zhu
Jacqui Smith
Jacqui Smith is a creative and dynamic arts management professional with a wealth of experience in the performing arts and higher education spheres. She is currently Head of Commercial at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, responsible for tourism, corporate partnerships, venue engagement and retail. Prior to her move to Canberra, she was CEO of the Australian Haydn Ensemble, co-leading the Ensemble's first international tour to the United States, opening the Australian Embassy in Washington and a debut performance at Carnegie Hall. Her previous roles include leadership positions at both the University of Sydney and University of Technology, Sydney in creative faculties and portfolios. Jacqui holds qualifications in music, law and publishing. She has a deep connection to classical music performance, having managed numerous international and Australian marketing and engagement programs at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Hume Conservatorium in Goulburn, and is a current Member of the Create NSW Classical Music Artform Board. Jacqui has been a Director of The Song Company since 2022.
Anthony Lowe
Anthony is a Non-Executive Director, business leader, and actuary known for his expertise in developing and executing transformation strategies that align with organisational missions, drive income growth, and enhance operational outcomes and sustainability. He recently served as the Chair of Ensemble Offspring and is the Chair of the Actuaries Institute’s Public Policy Council Committee. Previously, Anthony held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Freedom Solutions Australia. Before his tenure at Freedom Solutions, Anthony was the Chief Executive Officer at the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. In this role, he co-led the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Prostate Cancer Survivorship and served as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University. His earlier career includes a significant period as Chief Operating Officer at the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Anthony has also held prominent executive roles in the financial services industry across Australia, the US, and the UK. His extensive experience culminated in his role as Executive Director and Asia-Pacific business group leader at Mercer Wealth Solutions.
Hamish Lane
Hamish is an enthusiastic supporter of The Song Company, with extensive involvement in the arts as both a performer with the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a collaborator through Musica Viva In Schools. He is joining The Song Company's board bringing a wealth of experience from his current role as a Product Manager at ABC. In this position, Hamish oversees digital strategy and product development for ABC’s streaming platforms and social media systems, focusing on enhancing audience experience through innovative digital solutions. In addition to his passion for the arts and technology, Hamish serves on the board of Piano+, which presents The Sydney International Piano Competition. Over the past five years, he has guided the organisation's social media and digital marketing strategies, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to explore new digital content formats. Hamish aims to leverage his expertise in digital strategy and content to foster growth and success in digital marketing and social media content strategy for The Song Company.
Min Zhu
Min is a seasoned financial services leader with broad expertise in quantitative analysis, project management and strategic planning. With significant experience leading teams at leading organisations including Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Insurance Australia Group, Min believes strongly in the value of investing in human capital and bringing out the best in people. Over a decade in the industry, Min has actively participated in numerous committees, providing thought leadership in areas of expertise including data and analytics, responsible AI and consumer behaviour. She has experience in securing funding and executing large-scale projects in a corporate setting, as well as driving projects that contribute to corporate social responsibility. Alongside her professional achievements, Min has a deep passion for the arts. She is an active singer with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a committed patron of the opera, ballet, and symphony, reflecting her broad cultural interests and support for the arts community.
ADMINISTRATION
Rachel Whealy, Executive Director
Amy Moore, Co-Artistic Director
Jessica O'Donoghue, Co-Artistic Director
Renan San Jose, Book Keeper
Louis Hurley, Marketing & Media Manager
Nicola Macindoe, Content Creation