PVV Board
Lindsey Hilliard
Bsc - Chairperson
Lindsey is a police veteran, having served as a sworn member of Victoria Police between 2003 - 2015, in uniform and detective roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Monash University) and is currently the Senior Manager of Corruption and Conduct Investigations at the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Lindsey is an avid supporter of programs that support mental and physical well-being and is also a certified health coach. Lindsey also Chairs the People Committee.
Director ID: 036 15603 87282 80
Director ID: 036 15603 87282 80
Michael Hayes
Grad DipEd - Deputy Chairperson
Michael is a Victoria Police veteran serving between 1981 and 2000. He left Victoria Police at the rank of Senior Sergeant. After completing post graduate studies in adult education and training he made his way to the private sector where he has held senior positions in operational risk and resilience. This included 12+ years for one of Australia’s top publicly listed companies working in Australia and overseas. He continues to remain very close to policing and emergency services in a professional and private capacity due to his work roles and family connections.
Director ID: 036 83168 56116 72
Director ID: 036 83168 56116 72
Martin Ford
BComm, CA - Treasurer
Martin is a Partner in PwC’s Business Restructuring Services team, with 20 years’ experience helping advise financiers, companies and key stakeholders dealing with underperforming businesses across a range of industries. Martin chairs the Finance & Risk Committee
Director ID: 036 61780 76204 12
Director ID: 036 61780 76204 12
Michelle Birkic
BA, BSW, MSC
Michelle is an accredited Mental Health social worker working in private practice. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (RMIT University) Bachelor of Social Work (Melbourne University) and Master of Social Science; Human Services Counselling (Swinburne University) and previously worked as Clinical Advisor and Program Coordinator with PVV from its inception. Michelle has extensive experience in PTSD and a particular interest in police mental health.
Director ID: 036 16669 81724 73
Director ID: 036 16669 81724 73
Lisa Byrne
MBA, BBus, CPA, GAICD
Lisa is a partner at Notitia Consulting with specialist skills in developing Business Intelligence and Master Data Management solutions within fast paced, geographically diverse environments. This includes data warehouse and data lake project management, delivery of operational and management reporting, data governance and business process optimisation. Lisa is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She holds an MBA (Executive) from The University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Business – QLD University of Technology and holds a company director accreditation from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has a strong business and corporate governance backgroundand was previously the Chair of Cycling Victoria.
Director ID: 036 91928 38620 26
Director ID: 036 91928 38620 26
Dr Jon-Paul Cacioli
DPsych, Bsc
Jon-Paul is the Group Manager Wellbeing Services for Victoria Police and is responsible for managing wellbeing and psychological support services to the 22,000 Victoria Police employees, as well as their family members and Veterans. He is responsible for Police Psychology, Welfare, Peer Support, Case-management, Internal Witness Support and Chaplaincy. He holds a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) from Deakin University, postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Bachelor of Cognitive Science, Bachelor of Computer Science and a Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation. He has AHPRA endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist and has previously lectured in psychology at Monash, Charles Darwin and Flinders University.
Director ID: 036 38119 04634 07
Director ID: 036 38119 04634 07
Dan Copsey
Dan is a noteworthy leader in a number of spaces. He has unyieldingly worked on the conception and realisation of many businesses, including Think10 and OtherBirds. Dan thrives on collaboration with clients, working together to come up with creative and innovative solutions.
Dan is also the son of a Victoria Police Veteran
Director ID: 036 55665 04419 01
Ken Kour
BComm, JD
Ken is Corporate Counsel at Vocus Group. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Melbourne University) and a Juris Doctor Law from Melbourne Law School. Ken was an originating member of the Board.
Director ID: 036 70637 46460 29
Director ID: 036 70637 46460 29
John Felton
John is a Superintendent with Victoria Police and performs an ex-officio role as the Chief Commissioner’s representative on our Board.
Director ID: 036 46354 57048 68
Director ID: 036 46354 57048 68