Our Board
The ACH Group Board comprises members with diverse expertise across clinical care, finance, law, governance and risk, consumer advocacy, and workforce, reflecting the complexity and regulatory requirements of the aged care sector.
The Board is responsible for setting ACH Group’s strategic direction, overseeing organisational performance, and ensuring we deliver against our purpose of supporting good lives for older people. This includes meeting our obligations under the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Aged Care Act.
To support effective oversight, the ACH Group Board operates within specialist committees, including:
- Clinical and Customer Care Committee
- Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
- Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
- Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Imelda Lynch
GAICD, MHSM, CCRN, BN, RN
Chair, ACH Group
Appointed: July 2021
Imelda is a highly experienced executive and company director of more than 30 years across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors with a vast amount of expertise in leading complex health and aged care organisations. She is a highly respected values driven health leader known for her clinical expertise strategic leadership and brings a strong focus and commitment to high-quality governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement and organisational performance. Her leadership reflects a deep appreciation for both operational realities and long-term strategic priorities.
ACH Group Committees:
Chair, Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Member, Clinical and Customer Care Committee
External Positions:
Board Member, Bellberry Limited
Board Member, Adelaide Football Club
Board Member, Adelaide Crows Foundation
Tracey Scott
GAICD, CA, BBus (Accounting), RN
Deputy Chair, ACH Group
Appointed: July 2024
Tracey brings extensive board and executive experience across governance, finance, and organisational oversight within government and the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years at board level, she offers strong financial judgement, regulatory insight, and a deep understanding of government. Her leadership spans CFO, Treasurer, Commissioner and Executive Director roles, driving financial and governance improvement, risk mitigation, and accountable decision-making across strategic and operational contexts.
ACH Group Committees:
Chair, Clinical and Customer Care Committee
Deputy Chair, Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Member, Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
Member, Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
External Positions:
Independent Member, ICAC (SA) Risk and Audit Committee
Mark Balnaves
MFinance, LLB, Bec, GDLP
Treasurer, ACH Group
Appointed: November 2020
Mark has 30 years’ experience in governance, infrastructure, and strategic advisory roles across various sectors. He brings strength in stakeholder engagement, complex negotiations, and long-term investment decision-making, as well as major property and infrastructure projects. Mark has supported boards through significant transformation and large-scale financing initiatives, with a strong focus on public interest and sustainable business outcomes.
ACH Group Committees:
Chair, Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
Member, Nominations and Remuneration Committee
External Positions:
Chair, Celsus (owner of the Royal Adelaide Hospital)
Chair, Austofix Group
Chair, St Peter’s College
Director, Estates Development Co
Director, Evans + Ayers
Director, Joe’s Kiosk Henley
Director, Wine DTC
Craig Holden
BArch Design (Hons), DipBPM
Director, ACH Group
Appointed: November 2019
Craig brings extensive experience in planning, development, and organisational leadership across complex public and private sectors. With a career spanning architecture, construction, property development, and real estate, he is known for his practical, outcomes-focused approach and strong understanding of governance in regulated settings. Craig contributes insight into land and asset management, risk management, and long-term sustainability, bridging strategic priorities with practical frontline delivery and implementation.
ACH Group Committees:
Member, Clinical and Customer Care Committee
Member, Finance, Audit and Budget Committee
External Positions:
Chair, State Planning Commission South Australia
Board Member, South Australian Housing Authority
Michael Luchich
Director, ACH Group
Appointed: January 2014
Michael brings extensive leadership and governance experience across the technology, health, skills, and community sectors. A highly regarded board chair and director, he offers strong financial stewardship, risk oversight, and a sustained focus on organisational performance and long-term sustainability. With decades of executive and board experience, Michael is recognised by government and enterprise organisations for leading complex organisations through strategic change, driving innovation, productivity, and sound governance across diverse industry sectors.
ACH Group Committees:
Member, Clinical and Customer Care Committee
Member, Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
External Positions:
Board Director, SA Skills Commission
Chair, Industry Skills Council of the Creative Industries, Business, ICT and Cybersecurity Sectors SA Skills Commission
Chair, Statewide Clinical Services Committee SA Health
Chair, Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation
Robina Bradley
MBA, BAppSc (Nurs), GAICD, RN, Professional Cert. Health & Business, MFIA
Director, ACH Group
Appointed: July 2025
Robina Bradley is an experienced company director with a strong governance focus in the not‑for‑profit sector. She has held senior health executive roles across aged care, hospitals, justice health and homelessness services, including clinical leadership in aged and sub‑acute care. With more than a decade of board experience, Robina brings expertise in corporate and clinical governance, service quality, digital transformation and major organisational reform, supporting accountable, equitable and sustainable outcomes for older people and communities.
ACH Group Committees:
Member, Clinical and Customer Care Committee
Member, Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
External Positions:
Non-Executive Director, Fundraising Institute Australia
Scott Long
GAICD, LLB (Hons), BCom
Director, ACH Group
Appointed: July 2024
Scott has significant experience across regulation, corporate governance, and commercial law. An accomplished legal practitioner, he brings strategic insight, disciplined judgement, and a clear understanding of compliance and risk frameworks. Scott contributes strong governance capability informed by senior in-house and advisory roles, with a pragmatic approach to complex decision-making and a strong focus on accountability, transparency, and sound organisational outcomes.
ACH Group Committees:
Chair, Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
External Positions:
Director, PMDW Commercial Advisors
Member, SA Law Society Corporate Governance Committee
