Executive Management Group

Contact USANZ Executive Management Group

tel: +61 2 9362 8644  fax: +61 2 9362 1433

Michael Nugara - Chief Executive Officer
Michael brings extensive experience in operations management to USANZ.  During his career, Michael has worked in the manufacturing sector, education and more recently in the energy industry. Michael's experience is in the areas of operations management, outsourced services, facilities and regulatory compliance management.

Nick Danes - Chief Operating Officer
Nick has over 25 years experience as an audit and risk management and compliance professional within the demanding financial services and banking industry. He was responsible for providing the principle and guidance for designing, developing and coordinating the implementation of risk and compliance frameworks within the business. During his time in audit he was responsible for planning and conduct of audits within Institutional Banking (Financial Markets, Corporate and Premium Banking), Retail and Business Banking, Financial Services and Wealth Management.

Wendy Frazer - CPD Manager
As CPD Manager, Wendy Frazer provides support to the Continuing Professional Development Committee and Special Advisory Groups, NSW Section, organises workshops, seminars and scientific meetings for USANZ members. She also assists the Education Manager in the presentation of the Specialist Surgical Training in Urology program.  

Deborah Klein - Education & Training Manager
Deborah Klein manages the Surgical Education and Training Program in Urology. She supports the Board of Urology, co-ordinates the selection process, administers the training program and the hospital inspection process. Deborah also organises Trainee Week and a range of seminars and scientific meetings, for trainees and Society members.

Vaughan Parkinson  CPA, FCIS - Financial Controller
Vaughan has substantial experience in the accounting, reporting and compliance management of the banking and financial services sector including retail banking products, public unit trusts, derivative financial products, and foreign exchange. Vaughan also has considerable financial management and control experience of commercial sales and services businesses operating in groups and under private and public company structures.

Louise Reeson - Membership and Communication Manager / EA to the Chief Executive 
Louise utilises her strong administration, membership, public relations and communications experience in her role, supporting the CEO, President and the Executive. Louise also provides support to the Australasian Urological Foundation and its annual grant program. Louise manages the Society's media relations; the website and member database; coordinates membership applications and produces and distributes USANZ's electronic and print newsletters. Louise also coordinates production of the annual Member Handbook and Annual Report.