Jo-Ann Riley

Jo-Ann Riley (GAICD) currently serves as the Head of Strategy and Client Success - Education at GJK Facility Services since May 2025. In addition, Jo-Ann has held multiple director roles at Deakin University since December 2017, encompassing Business Management and Services as well as Property Services and Information Management. Jo-Ann was the President and Director of TEFMA from October 2020 to March 2025, and served as a Fellow with the Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust from June 2016 to May 2022. An interim CEO at the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance in late 2017, Jo-Ann's earlier experience includes managerial roles at North East Water and Indigo Shire Council, as well as positions in law and finance. Jo-Ann holds an MBA from Deakin University and is pursuing another MBA at La Trobe University, alongside completing leadership training at Harvard Business School. Additional qualifications include a Company Director’s Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an Advanced Diploma in Interior Design from RMIT University.