Our Board of Directors
TasRecycle’s Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of TasRecycle.
The Board currently comprises seven Board Members: An Independent Chair and six Directors appointed by our founding members (Asahi Beverages, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Lion).
Our Board will shortly expand to include eight members, once an Independent Director with a background in the recycling and / or waste industry has been appointed.
Board members
Ben Kearney
Ben Kearney is the Independent Chair of TasRecycle.
He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Lottery and Newsagents’
Association (ALNA), advocating for over 4,000 small and family-owned businesses across
Australia. With more than a decade at ALNA, he has driven significant legislative changes
benefiting small businesses, including improved unfair contract term protections and the
prohibition of online betting on lottery outcomes.
A passionate small business advocate, Ben serves on the board of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) and contributes to key committees, including the ACCC’s Small Business & Franchising Consultative Committee.
Ben is also really interested in sustainability, which began in his childhood on Tasmania’s west coast, participating in local bottle deposit schemes. In 2003, he created Australia’s first plastic shopping bag-free town in Coles Bay, Tasmania, inspiring global action. This initiative earned him the titles of Australian of the Year – Local Hero and Tasmanian of the Year in 2005.
Holding a Master’s degree in Business and a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from the
University of Tasmania, Ben combines academic knowledge with experience as a former small business owner. Ben’s journey from grassroots community initiatives to national leadership showcases his ability to translate local insights into broader policy impacts.
Ashley Chaleyer
Ashley is a senior policy and public affairs advisor with diverse private and public sector experience.
His previous roles include advising government and Ministers on international trade (particularly WTO law and policy), and consulting to the banking sector on ethical finance and sustainability policy. Prior to this, as a solicitor in private practice, he advised in the conduct and resolution of large-scale oil and gas infrastructure disputes at two international firms in Melbourne and Perth.
Currently, he leads public policy engagement for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (Australia) (formerly Amatil).
Edward Dowse
Edward Dowse is an experienced finance and commercial leader and board director with 20 years of experience across a range of industries, including fast moving consumer goods, manufacturing, transportation, and recycling.
Edward leads Lion’s involvement in container deposit schemes across Australia and New Zealand, and has been involved in the establishment of schemes in NSW, ACT, QLD, WA and VIC. He currently sits on the boards of Marine Stores Pty Ltd (one of the supercollectors in South Australia and the Northern Territory), and the Scheme Coordinators in Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria. He is also an alternate director of the NSW and ACT Scheme Coordinators.
Prior to Lion, Edward spent over 10 years at Ernst & Young advising major lenders, investors, and corporates in relation to business performance, strategic options analysis, financial restructures, and turnarounds in both Australia and Europe.
Laura Green
Laura Green is an experienced leader with over 18 years of experience in corporate development, strategy and finance across a range of industries.
Laura currently leads Group Corporate Development at Asahi Beverages, including responsibility for mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures. She currently sits on the board of the Scheme Coordinator in Victoria and is also an alternate director of the NSW and ACT Scheme Coordinators.
Prior to joining Asahi, Laura spent over 10 years as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse executing a range of transactions (mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity raisings including IPO’s) and strategic advice mandates for private equity, government and corporate clients. Laura has also held several corporate development and strategy roles at leading Australian corporates in her career post investment banking.
Danielle Theodosi
Danielle is a senior finance leader with over 14 years of experience in commercial finance.
She currently serves as Head of Finance for the Licensed division at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia, where she leads performance management and supports the development and execution of business strategy across both alcohol and non-alcohol portfolios.
Since joining CCEP in 2012, Danielle has held a variety of finance roles, including leading major strategic initiatives and transformational projects.
Danielle is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Technology Sydney.
Jennifer Reed
Jennifer Reed is a finance and commercial professional with over 20 years of experience, primarily at the beverage company Lion, where she has held diverse roles across multiple functions spanning Lion’s operations.
Currently, Jennifer serves as Lion’s Container Deposit Scheme Manager, where she’s involved in the establishment and monitoring of CDS programs across Australia. She played a pivotal role in launching the Victorian and Tasmanian schemes and served as the acting Head of Finance for TasRecycle until a permanent team was appointed.
In prior roles, Jennifer has provided financial planning and analysis support to senior leaders across the business as well as commercial support for logistics, demand planning and CDS.
Before joining Lion, Jennifer spent nearly three years at Deloitte, working in the Financial Services Tax team.
Kym McCarthy
Kym McCarthy is the Independent Director of TasRecycle, based in Hobart.
She is also the Principal of Audacieux Legal and Consulting, helping businesses walk their talk on sustainability. She supports businesses to navigate the intersection of law, regulatory compliance and achieving maximum positive impact.
Kym is an accomplished legal and sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience across Australia and internationally. She began her legal career in Tasmania before working across Europe, the Middle East, and mainland Australia. Her international roles have included serving as an Army Officer and legal advisor embedded with combat forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, and advising the United Nations in New York. More recently, she has held senior roles in the ASX space, where she led circular economy initiatives, emissions reduction programs, and developed sustainability disclosures that drive enduring commercial and environmental value.
Now settled back in Tasmania, Kym is passionate about contributing to Tasmania’s sustainable future. She brings a unique blend of legal expertise and strategic leadership – ideally placed to support Tasmania becoming a leader in beverage container recycling.
Julian Sheezel
Julian Sheezel is a senior executive with broad experience over 25 years in corporate affairs, corporate taxation, politics, government and business in Australia and Asia.
Julian leads the Group Corporate Affairs & Sustainability team at Asahi Beverages including responsibility for Government relations, external communications, public policy, regulatory matters and corporate reputation.
Julian has been heavily involved in Container Deposit Schemes since 2018 when he became a Board member of Exchange for Change (NSW) and Exchange for Change (ACT), the CDS Scheme Coordinators for NSW and the ACT.
Prior to joining Carlton & United Breweries / Asahi Beverages in 2017, Julian had careers in corporate taxation, politics and government. He worked in international corporate tax roles in Melbourne and Hong Kong with KPMG. He then served in senior political party roles in Melbourne and Canberra for more than a decade before being Chief of Staff to the Australian Minister for Revenue and Financial Services.
Executive team
Ken Roughley
Ken brings a broad range of project, program, and senior operational experience to
TasRecycle, spanning over 25 years in the private and public sectors. This includes working
on successful, high profile public transport projects in New South Wales and, more recently,
Ken has been contracting in Hobart, assisting organisations such as Motorola Solutions, Tasmanian Department of Health and TasNetworks.
Mollie Hill
Mollie is responsible for delivery of the Scheme’s marketing, communication and engagement with local communities and partners.
Mollie is a Tasmanian with international experience across global, regional and national roles based out of Australia, Asia and Latin America.
She brings to TasRecycle 19 years’ experience in both the private and public sectors across a diverse range of industries including technology, tourism, sports, insurance, health and FMCG. Mollie is driven to connect brands with people in the most effective way possible and has a track record of delivering industry leading return on investment resulting in Gold Effie Awards across five countries.
Mollie worked as a dedicated strategist for eleven years. Previous related experience includes being Executive Director Strategy, Brand and Marketing at Tourism Western Australia, a secondment as Director of Strategy at Department of Finance and consulting to the Singapore Economic Development Bureau.
David Paynter
David is the Chief Operations Officer for TasRecycle. David and his team are responsible for monitoring the operational performance of the scheme through data analysis, network operator engagement, insights, and research.
David is a Business Executive with over 23 years’ experience in a wide variety of industries including FMCG, logistics, agriculture, sport, entertainment, and the circular economy.
Commencing his career with Deloitte, he has also held a number of senior and C-Suite roles with well-known Tasmanian and National Brands including Cricket Australia, Bennetts Petroleum and Ruralco Holdings.
David holds a fellowship with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (FCA) and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Nicky Roberts
With over 20 years of diverse experience in financial leadership, Nicky is a proven leader committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering an environment where innovation and efficiency thrive. Currently serving as the Chief Financial and Commercial Officer at TasRecycle, Nicky brings a wealth of expertise in financial management, governance, and operational efficiency, strategic planning, including IT, Risk Management and People and Culture across multiple industries.
A passionate advocate for ethical leadership, Nicky believes in empowering teams to question and refine processes, creating dynamic, productive environments where teams feel supported in achieving their best. This leadership approach not only enhances team development but also generates measurable economic benefits for the organisations under her guidance.
Throughout her career, Nicky has held senior positions such as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary at Public Trustee (Tasmania) and Interact IT, where she has delivered strategic financial oversight, optimised systems, and driven growth. Nicky has also contributed to the success of large-scale projects and served on various executive committees, including those focused on business continuity and IT strategy.
Driven by a philosophy of lifelong learning, Nicky continuously seeks opportunities for growth and development—both personally and within the teams she leads. This dedication to improvement and efficiency has been a hallmark of her career, helping clients and organisations navigate challenges and unlock their full potential.
Roger Sweet
Roger oversees the management of risk and audit for TasRecycle and the broader Recycle Rewards scheme, helping to maintain integrity and ensure confidence in the container refund scheme by the public and all stakeholders.
Roger brings 15 years of governance and assurance leadership with Australia Post and Medibank, covering fraud prevention, internal audit and risk management. This experience builds on 15 years of international operations and logistics roles with Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton across Australia, Africa and Europe.
Roger has a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Tasmania, and having recently returned to Tasmania, is loving re-connecting with our beautiful state.
Scheme Governance
The Tasmanian Government regulates Recycle Rewards and oversees the management of the Scheme, including the way that businesses and the wider community can participate and interact within the Scheme.