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Jessica Rudd
Independent Director

Jessica Rudd

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.