Our Board

Peter Williams is  one of Australia’s leading digital influencers and innovators, bringing over 40 years of experience across business development, consultancy, and community development. Pete approached LiteHaus having been told about our work in Papua New Guinea. Pete had a shared passion about the opportunities for digital education in PNG and beyond. Pete’s background in digital and accounting with Deloitte together with his experience in the not-for-profit sector saw him join our board in 2023. Pete is very much aligned to our mantra of “action over words” and brings a wealth of experience and connections as we move into our next phase of growth.

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.