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IHA Board Members

Tim Kitching

IHA President and Company Secretary

 

Tim Kitching is a Risk Management and Governance specialist who works with individuals and organisation to manage organisational success. He has more than 30 years’ experience in leading teams and businesses across Corporate Australia, Government and Law Enforcement and the Sporting Sector, Tim brings a unique perspective to his areas of expertise. 

Having recently held the Ice Hockey New South Wales Presidents role, Tim is an active member of the hockey community with a passion for the sport across all ages. He has held various board and volunteer roles where he thrives on making meaningful impact.
 
His passion for evidence-based decision making, makes Tim’s approach to the areas he specialises in unique.

Veronica Ryan

IHA Director and Treasure

Finance, Audit, Risk & Compliance Portfolio Lead

Veronica is a CPA qualified finance professional with experience in the hospitality, publishing,  education and sporting sectors. Career experience and opportunities include partnering with leadership teams and other stakeholders to help identify and drive for improved commercial outcomes. Veronica has worked in large complex global organisations which has afforded a strong sense of how to work in dynamic and always changing environments.

Veronica has a passion for volunteering - having previously held the role of President of Ice Hockey Victoria, she has other board and leadership roles across a variety of sports.

Tim Kitching

Acting Director, Game Development Portfolio Lead

 

IHA Director, High Performance & National Teams Portfolio Lead

 

Currently Vacant
 

Michael Juste

IHA Director, Information Technology Portfolio Lead


With over 25+ years of experience at the forefront of the technology, Michael is a distinguished Senior Technology Leader renowned for his strategic acumen and innovative approach. His expertise spans a wide spectrum, including strategy and planning, cloud technologies, service management, platform operations, architecture, virtualisation, and large-scale infrastructure ecosystems.

Michael has a proven track record of leveraging strategic relationships to expedite solutions, all while maintaining a governance approach that ensures successful organisational outcomes. His knack for aligning technology with business objectives has consistently driven transformative change. Michael has worked across other industries, including Government, Education, Retail, Private Sector and NFP. Michael continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, steering organisations towards technological excellence, and ensuring they remain agile and resilient in an ever-evolving digital economy

IHA Director, Leagues & Tournaments Portfolio Lead

Currently Vacant

 


 

 

 

Deon Shearer

IHA Vice President, and Commercial Portfolio Lead
 

Deon has been involved in Ice Hockey for over a decade, most recently as President of Ice Hockey WA. She is a dedicated and effective administrator and was a valuable asset to the IHWA Council. With over 8 years as an executive member of IHWA she has an extraordinary knowledge of the operational requirements of running the Ice Hockey Leagues and ensuring financial accountability for members.

She has experience in the administrative governance and operational domain with a focus on commercial strategy and strategic partnerships. She has in recent years performed official roles with Ice Hockey Australia National Camps and Teams and is dedicated to driving growth for the sport in Australia.

 

      

 

 

IHA Staff Members

 

  
 
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Ice Hockey Australia respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands in which we are on. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are committed to a positive future for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to honor their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country and recognise the role and value of culture.

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