Role & responsibility:  

• Independent Director

• Member of the Operations Committee

Appointment date:

• 18 September 2023

Qualifications and memberships

• Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland (2007) 
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law (2007)
• Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Bachelor of Commerce (Politics and Public Policy), Griffith University (2006)
  

Experience

Jessica Rudd began her career as a media and IP lawyer, before moving into the areas of politics, communications, and media. Jessica founded e-commerce business Jessica’s Suitcase in 2015, which was later purchased by ASX-listed e-Cargo. She has a breadth of multi-sector executive and corporate governance experience serving as a non-executive director in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Jessica is currently the Interim CEO of The Parenthood.

Jessica's key roles include:

• Interim CEO, The Parenthood (July 2023)

• Pro-Chancellor, People, Nominations and Remuneration, Griffith University (March 2023)        

• Co-chair, National Apology Foundation (February 2022)

• Griffith University Council (2019 – present)

• Non-Executive Director, Australian Agricultural Company

Other Directorships / appointments are detailed in the Relevant interests and relevant duties register.