Our Directors

Chairman - Michael James Dougherty

Mike Dougherty
- Diploma of Financial Services   Quantum Financial Services
  Australia Pty Ltd (Sept 2003)
- AFS Licence No.247407
- Board Member of Reed
  Property Group
- Director of NSW Financiers
  Association

Michael Dougherty has been actively involved with the Westlawn Group since 1972 bringing a depth of experience in the finance and lending industry together with an excellent knowledge of the requirements of businesses operating in Northern NSW. He has been directly involved with the operation, development and expansion of the finance, financial planning and insurance broking divisions.

He holds a current Australian financial services licence, is a director of the NSW Financiers Association and previously held senior executive positions with Australian Business Chamber (Northern Rivers) and Port of Yamba Advisory Committee.

Email MikeD@westlawn.com.au

Managing Director - Mark Charles Dougherty

Mark Dougherty
- Bachelor of Business
  Southern Cross University
  (1985)

Mark Dougherty joined the Westlawn Group in 1996. He holds a graduate qualification in accounting and is directly responsible for the overall management of the finance division accounting directly to the Board of directors. His role also includes overall supervision of the financial planning and insurance broking divisions of the Company. Prior to joining Westlawn he gained extensive experience in the areas of accounting and finance and most recently held positions with AGC Limited and Big River Timbers Pty Ltd.

He has been involved with several community based organisations and currently holds the position of Chairman of St Mary’s Parish Finance Council.

Email MarkD@westlawn.com.au

Director - James William Dougherty

Jim Dougherty
- Bachelor of Economics
- Graduate Diploma of Financial   Management
- Chartered Accountant
- Licensed Real Estate Agent

Jim Dougherty joined the Westlawn Group in 1993 following extensive experience gained in the spheres of public accounting and real estate where he managed the Grafton L J Hooker Real Estate franchise for ten years. He holds a graduate qualification in economics, A Diploma of Financial Management and is the managing director of the parent company – Westlawn Holdings Pty Ltd.

He previously held senior honorary positions with the Grafton Chamber of Commerce and Grafton District Business Development Board.

Email JimD@westlawn.com.au

Non-Executive Director - Geoffrey Richard Hodgkinson

Geoff Hodgkinson
- Bachelor of Economics
- Certified Public Accountant
- Member of Australian Institute
  of Company Directors

Geoff Hodgkinson was appointed a director in 2001 and holds a graduate qualification in Economics and is a fellow of CPA Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He brings to Westlawn a wealth of experience in the banking and finance industry both in Australia and overseas.

He held the position of Assistant Governor (Services) of the Reserve Bank of Australia and most recently was employed as the managing director – banking of NM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) Limited.

Email GeoffH@westlawn.com.au

Non-Executive Director - Peter Terence Smyth

Peter Smyth
- Certificate of Advanced Real
  Estate
- Financier since 1965

Peter Smyth retired as a senior executive of the Company in July 2006 having commenced in 1982. He has a strong financial/banking background including business and consumer lending, credit assessment, credit and settlement policy, loan administration, debt management and recovery augmented by his experience in the financial planning and information technology operations of the Company. Westlawn is able to draw on his experience in these areas to assist in ongoing management of the Company.

He holds a Real Estate Certificate qualification.

Email PeterS@westlawn.com.au