Our People

Eco-Markets Australia
Our Team

Under the guidance of the Board, the Eco-Markets Australia team manages the day-to-day operations of the organisation. Our Programs team leads the Secretariat function, administering Standards with integrity, overseeing the rigorous assessment of methodologies, and ensuring markets operate with transparency and credibility. They also undertake the management of our trusted Registry.

The Eco-Markets team support the development of new and innovative markets, engaging with stakeholders, and delivery of clear, consistent education and communication for market participants.

Together, the team is committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and expertise that define our role as an independent administrator of environmental markets.

Goslik Schepers
Goslik SchepersChief Executive Officer
Amy Basnett - Head of Programs - Environmental Markets and Standards
Amy BasnettHead of Programs -
Environmental Markets and Standards
Tom Deane
Tom DeaneHead of Communications
and Strategy
Kate Sammon - Program Officer
Kate SammonProgram Officer
Emily Johnson - Program Officer
Emily JohnsonProgram Officer
Amanda Mabheka - Administrative Assistant
Amanda MabhekaAdministrative Assistant
Eco-Markets Australia
Board of Directors

Eco-Markets Australia is governed by an independent, skills-based board of directors.

Wilfred Finn EMA Interim Chair
Wilfred FinnChair
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Prof John ColeCompany Secretary
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Matt HealyDirector
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Ros BakerDirector
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Rob AllenDirector
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Brett SpicerDirector
Eco-Markets Australia
Technical Advisory Committee

The Eco-Markets Australia Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) plays a vital role supporting the The Board and the Secretariat and ensuring the scientific and technical rigour behind our market standards and methodologies.

Composed of leading experts, the TAC provides independent guidance, helping uphold the integrity and trustworthiness of the markets we administer, and ensuring robust assessment processes are followed. Their work ensures that our environmental programs are based on sound, evidence-based practices, which is essential for maintaining the confidence of market participants and stakeholders.

Bob Speirs, Technical Advisory Committee, Eco-Markets Australia
Bob SpeirsChair
Michele Burford
Michele BurfordTAC Member
Lynne Turner
Lynne TurnerTAC Member
Jane Waterhouse, Technical Advisory Committee, Eco-Markets Australia
Jane WaterhouseTAC Member
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Kym WhiteoakTAC Member
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David PannellTAC Member
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Ian ProsserTAC Member