Our People
Michael Poulton
CEO
Expert collaborator with an enthusiasm for developing ambitious and thought leading strategy to deliver outstanding outcomes. An eternal optimist with infectious positivity!
Michael is a highly engaging leader with a passion for bringing people together to achieve and helping people reach their potential.
Catch phrase: “I think I actually taught him/her in a previous life”
Ellen Jackson
Program Lead, Leadership Ballarat & Western Region
A deep thinker with astonishing listening skills and always in stylish colourful outfits! Ellen brings a sense of clam and high intellect to every conversation. She is passionate about turning intention to action – leaders walking the walk!
Catch phrase: “Sure I’ll enter the boss’s crazy COVID competition and win all the donuts!”
Gayle Adams
Executive Counsel Expert
Committee for Ballarat stalwart dripping with diplomacy and integrity, Gayle is the cornerstone for our Board and key project work, all done with great class and style. Behind that modest and self-effacing façade is an incisive mind, a sharp wit and a deadly sense of humour.
Catch phrase: “Doll, I wonder if you have considered the following options?”
Adele Nairn
Lead Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Passionate, professional, committed and super (over?) organised capture the essence of Adele. Her insight and strategic approach to Committee for Ballarat’s work and events helps deliver a consistently high standard.
Catch phrase: Really loud, annoying belly laugh
Gerard FitzGerald
Member Engagement and Advocate
Our man on the ground engaging with members and sharing Committee’s work and current agenda.
A high-quality human with an indisputable gift of the gab. Fitzy connects with our members, listens to their stories, hears what is going on in their organisation and can identify areas Committee can assist or collaborate.
Catch phrase: “Catching up with them this afternoon, just after I sow this crop and finish shearing”
