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Governance & Staff of the ISG

The governance of the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) begins with a Board of Directors , and Dr Alan Hampson OAM as Chairman. Supporting the board are 4 sub-committees:

  • Finance Commitee
  • Executive Committee
  • Scientific Advisory Committee
  • Public Affairs & Advisory Committee

Kim Sampson, Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary

Kim Sampson

The management of the ISG is undertaken by our Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kim Sampson, who is also the ISG's Company Secretary. He has more than 30 years of experience in finance & management roles within the area of medical and scientific research, public and private health, and community services. Kim joined the organisation in the inaugural role in August 2008.

Kim is also the Executive Director of APACI (Asia-Pacific Alliance for the Control of Influenza), and is the National Treasurer of the Australia-Vietnam Friendship Society.

   

Susanne Sperber-Pflaumer, Communications Specialist

susanne_sml The ISG communications are the responsibility of Ms Susanne Sperber-Pflaumer, the ISG's inaugural Communications Specialist. Susanne has more than 20 years experience in delivering strategic communications consultancy and executing communications programs for non-government organisations as well as large international brands and start up companies. Before she relocated to Melbourne, Susanne was part of the European management team of a global public relations firm. Susanne has a broad background in marketing with a focus on corporate branding, and worked as a Lecturer at University of Applied Science Kufstein, Austria. Susanne holds a degree in political science from Munich University.