Sophie Davidson

Sophie has a proven track record of guiding historic brands to meet contemporary opportunities and expectations. She has worked in the for-purpose sector for more than 30 years, scaling positive impact across Australia, the Asia-Pacific, the United States and Europe. Her experience spans NGOs, social services, environment, First Nations initiatives, education, tourism, and heritage.

With over 10 years’ governance experience in not-for-profit, education, government, and business, Sophie is known for her dedication to ESG, commercial acumen, customer-centric approach, and commitment to embracing diverse stakeholder perspectives.

Sophie is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and earned her Bachelor of Arts with Honors and Master of Arts in the United States. She currently serves on the Boards of three much-loved Tasmanian organisations.

Born in Launceston and raised in St. Helens, Sophie is delighted to be contributing to her local community through her role at Eskleigh.

Ros Macfarlane

With over 25 years of experience in management, business improvement, leadership, and people development, Ros is a seasoned professional who has been making a significant impact in Tasmania since 2004. As a trusted consultant in both private and public sectors, Ros has successfully delivered a wide range of HR services across the employee life cycle including executive recruitment, training and development, performance evaluation, performance management, restructures and change management, succession planning, career development and executive coaching.

A dedicated Professional Member of the Careers Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), Ros holds an impressive academic portfolio, including a Graduate Certificate in Business Management, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her commitment to holistic well-being is demonstrated through her certification in Mental Health First Aid and is also an accredited SHL (psychological profiling) practitioner.

Amanda Bailey

Amanda is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience in management, leadership, and human resources. Specializing in the health and disability sector since 2000, she brings a wealth of expertise to her roles. With nine years as the head of HR and four years as a Chief Operating Officer, Amanda has demonstrated her commitment to driving organisational success.

As a professional member of AHRI (Australian Human Resources Institute) – MAHRI, Amanda holds a Graduate Diploma in Management and a Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resources (MBA). Her dedication to professional development is evident through her additional qualifications in Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) and Social Science.

Trent Allen