BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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TIM SLATTERY
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Tim is a director and co-owner of Slattery Asset Advisory and Slattery Auctions Australia operating nationally with offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Perth.
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CAROLINE TICKNER
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
With over twenty years’ local and international auction experience, Caroline is a general valuer and auctioneer with specialist knowledge spanning jewellery, decorative arts and fine art.
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JOHN LEESON
NATIONAL TREASURER
John has been a valuer/auctioneer for approximately 30 years over which time he has obtained a great deal of knowledge, both professionally and personally. He has been a mentor to junior valuers and assists other valuers wherever possible.
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GEOFFREY EATON
DIRECTOR
Geoff has over twenty years of experience as an auctioneer and valuer, particularly in the areas of insolvency and recovery.
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DAVID JEFFS
DIRECTOR
Having worked at a managerial level for over 20 years David has knowledge and expertise ranging from academic abilities through to analytical, forward thinking and innovative planning concepts.
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STEPHEN LESTER
DIRECTOR
Stephen Lester joined Cox Automotive as Chief Executive Officer for Australia and New Zealand in November 2022 and became a member of the AVAA Board of Directors in November 2023.
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PETER MESSER
DIRECTOR
Peter is a Director and co-owner of an Adelaide based Valuation and Auctioneering Company.
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JANE RAFFAN
DIRECTOR
Jane has considerable experience working within both national and international Fine Art auction houses.
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PHILLIP THOMAS
DIRECTOR
Phillip has many years experience working within the Fine Art and general auction industry, most recently as owner and principal of Raffan Kelaher & Thomas auctioneers.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
![tim-slattery-300×200 Tim Slattery](https://www.avaa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tim-slattery-300x200.jpg)
TIM SLATTERY
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Tim is a director and co-owner of Slattery Asset Advisory and Slattery Auctions Australia operating nationally with offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Perth.
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JANE RAFFAN
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Jane has considerable experience working within both national and international Fine Art auction houses.
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PHILLIP THOMAS
NATIONAL TREASURER
Phillip has many years experience working within the Fine Art and general auction industry, most recently as owner and principal of Raffan Kelaher & Thomas auctioneers.
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GEOFFREY EATON
DIRECTOR
Geoff has over twenty years of experience as an auctioneer and valuer, particularly in the areas of insolvency and recovery.
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SAM HUNTER
DIRECTOR
Sam has been with the Manheim business for over 15 years and has held many senior positions within the company.
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JOHN MATTHEWS
DIRECTOR
John is currently employed at Manheim Brisbane and he has been continuously employed in the motor vehicle auction industry in Brisbane since August, 1980.
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DAVID JEFFS
DIRECTOR
Having worked at a managerial level for over 20 years David has knowledge and expertise ranging from academic abilities through to analytical, forward thinking and innovative planning concepts.
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JOHN LEESON
DIRECTOR
John has been a valuer/auctioneer for approximately 30 years over which time he has obtained a great deal of knowledge, both professionally and personally. He has been a mentor to junior valuers and assists other valuers wherever possible.