Jack Growden is the 26-year-old Founder & CEO of LiteHaus International, conquering inequality and making access to digital technology equitable around the world. In 2017, Jack donated his personal laptop to the remote Kuta Primary School in Papua New Guinea and promised to return to establish a ground-breaking computer lab. Having now provided over 202,000 students in 400 schools across Asia-Pacific with digital learning tools and opportunities, Jack has delivered on his promise with his sights now set on impacting one million people by 2027.
An award-winning philanthropist, Jack has been recognised as one of the top 20 social innovators under 35 in the Asia-Pacific region by the Australia ASEAN Business Council. Globally, he has been recognised as an ITU SDG Digital Gamechanger at UN HQ in New York as well as a 2022 One Young World Lead 2030 Challenge Winner for SDG 4 in UK. Jack has keynoted at development summits across the world and online to audiences from over 100 countries. Closer to home, he was named as a Finalist in the 2022 Queensland Young Australian of the Year award and was recognised as the Queensland Emerging Philanthropist of the Year and an AMP Tomorrow Maker in 2020. That same year, he was also named by the Courier-Mail as one of the Top 10 Inspiring Queenslanders of the Year, having empowered thousands of disadvantaged students to continue learning during COVID-19 school closures. Jack is also the youngest person to be recognised as an Outstanding Alumnus by James Cook University, among 90,000 graduates. He has worked with the United Nations in Delhi, served as a Program Advisor at Humanitarian Affairs Asia, and is currently a Member of the ABC’s National Advisory Council. He holds a Bachelor of Planning (Hons) from James Cook University and a Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development from Deakin University.
Since our inception in September 2017, Jack has served as Executive Director (2017 to 2020) and Chief Executive Officer (2021-present).
Dr Nathan Groenhout is a business leader with over 25 years’ experience across mid to large engineering firms. Nathan holds experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams to deliver major infrastructure projects and the development and implementation of strategic planning. With a proven track record of stewarding sustainable business growth and building high performing teams, Nathan brings significant experience in risk management, organisational development and resource management to our Board. Nathan held a Non-Executive Director position for ten years at AIRAH, an industry peak body, and served as its National President for three years. He is a Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a PhD and MBA from University of New South Wales.
Since August 2020, Nathan has served as Chairman of LiteHaus International.
Peter Williams is one of Australia’s top digital influencers and innovators, with over 40 years’ experience in business development, consultancy, and community development. A Chartered Accountant by profession, Peter started working with internet technologies in 1993 and in 1996 founded an eBusiness Consulting group within Deloitte Australia. From 2003 to 2008, he was the CEO of the Eclipse Group, a Deloitte subsidiary that became one of Australia’s largest web and mobile development firms. He then founded Deloitte Digital, a business pioneering the delivery of professional services online, and served as the Chairman of Deloitte’s Innovation Council. Peter advises boards and senior executives of Australia’s largest companies and start-ups helping them understand and adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment and managing high-growth phases.
Since September 2023, Peter has served as a Non-Executive Director of LiteHaus International and sits on our Audit & Finance Committee.
Louise Vella Cox is Director of Catholic Identity and Indigenous Education at Townsville Catholic Education, with thirty years of experience in education. Louise has served on over twenty boards, advisory councils and committees, and brings deep experience across people management, organisational change, risk management, policy development and strategic planning. In her professional role, she is responsible for strategy, policy and curriculum development at Townsville Catholic Education as well as ensuring that cultural aspects are embedded in the educational journey offered to Indigenous students. Louise holds Masters of Education at James Cook University and a lifelong passion for the delivery of quality education.
Since June 2020, Louise has served as a Non-Executive Director of LiteHaus International and chairs on our Policy & Risk Committee.
Ashley Finn is the Managing Director of Pacific Islands International and Finn Pacific Group, with twenty years of experience in business and market development, people management and client relationships. Shipping over 12,000 metric tons per annum to over 700 active customers across 27 countries throughout Asia-Pacific, Ashley brings an intimate understanding of the region we serve, particularly in PNG. Ashley is an Executive Committee Member of the Australia-Pacific Business Council and chaired Townsville Enterprise’s PNG Economic Working Group from 2018 to 2019. Ashley is a Member of Australian Institute for Company Directors.
Since June 2020, Ashley has served as a Non-Executive Director of LiteHaus International and chairs our Audit & Finance Committee.
Kim Skubris is a communications specialist and advisor, with thirty years of experience as a senior broadcast journalist reporting across Australia and abroad. Kim consults clients from the private and public sectors on messaging, media engagement, media training and crisis communications. Passionate about social impact and the community sector, Kim is an Ambassador for Act for Kids and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation in Queensland. Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Queensland and has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ NFP Director course.
Since November 2021, Kim has served as a Non-Executive Director of LiteHaus International and sits on our Policy & Risk Committee.
Tosin Aro is a leading lawyer specialising in native title, energy and resources law, and First Nations cultural heritage with over thirty years of experience, including twenty-three years with Clayton Utz, one of Australia’s premier law firm. Tosin has proudly acted for private sector project proponents and other industry participants, Government departments and corporations, and Traditional Owners, who mirror his ambition to ensure that true reconciliation is placed at the heart of all cross-cultural engagement. From 2009 to 2023, Tosin also worked as a Lecturer at University of Queensland on mining and petroleum law. Tosin holds LLB (Hons) and LLM (Public & International Law) from University of Bristol in the UK.
Since September 2023, Tosin has served as a Non-Executive Director of LiteHaus International and sits on our Policy & Risk Committee.