Board of Directors
Dnister’s Board of Directors are elected and are accountable to Dnister members.
They are responsible for ensuring the co-operative is well governed, to be in a strong position to deal with regulatory and competitive challenges and maintain a strong strategic direction.
The Dnister Board comprises directors with a diverse range of backgrounds and financial skills.
Non-Executive Director Board Chair, Chair Corporate Governance Committee, Member Risk Committee
Bohdan is based in Adelaide and has an extensive background as a Chief Information Officer / General Manager for major Australian corporations. His most recent position was General Manager – Technology at People’s Choice Credit Union from January 2015 to March 2017.
Bohdan was previously employed at ABB Grain Ltd as Executive Manager (Business Process and Information Systems), South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (Assistant Chief Executive) and at Newmont Australia as (Executive General Manager – Business Information and Communications Technology). Bohdan is currently serving as Vice-President on the Management Committee of the Association of Ukrainians in South Australia, and also as non-executive Director on the Plast National Board.
Bohdan has been a Non-executive Director of the Co-operative since July 2017. He was previously a Director of Dnister from November 2011 to April 2015.
Andrew established Pavuk Legal in 2007 and with his 25 years plus experience is a specialist in the areas of Financial Services, Corporate Law, Taxation, Life Insurance, Superannuation, Managed Funds, Estate Planning and Succession. Previously he was also a partner of Gadens Lawyers and Piper Alderman Lawyers.
In respect to the Ukrainian community Andrew has acted for Plast KPS Executive, the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia including the Eparchy, various parishes, priests and Charitable Funds. He has also represented the National Olympic team of Ukraine, the Embassy of Ukraine in Canberra as well as the Consulate of Ukraine in Sydney.
He has authored a book Nobody Else’s Business dealing with how to build, keep or close a business.
Andrew has been a Non-executive Director of the Co-operative since May 2015.
John is an experienced executive having worked with large national and international companies in the Banking and Financial Services Industry. His most recent role was Executive General Manager Professional Services, with Beyond Bank Australia (formerly a Credit Union) and was responsible for Business Banking, Insurance, Wealth and Advice Services. John’s areas of strength and expertise include strategy, leadership, corporate governance, risk & compliance, change management, and financial outcomes. He was also responsible for the Bank’s wholly owned Wealth Management subsidiary reporting directly to a separate board. In addition, he was a Responsible Manager on two Australian Financial Services Licences. John was also the founding CEO of a start-up master trust business Personal Choice Pty Ltd.
John is a Non-executive Director of the Co-operative since November 2019.
He was previously a Director of Dnister from 2009 till 2012, and was Director/Acting Deputy Chair of Hoverla Credit Union from 1998 to 2004.
Michael is a retired Accountant and has well over forty years’ experience in the industry. Michael has been involved in numerous community organizations such as: a Scout Leader for over twenty-five years for the Plast Ukrainian Scouts Association (State and Federal Executive), a member of the Ukrainian Golf Club, a member of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria and Sunshine and the Ukrainian Church in Ardeer.
Michael has been a Non-executive Director of the Co-operative since November 2011.
Nick is a Melbourne based director who has extensive experience working in large banks across various roles including a Director within Global Markets at NAB and Head of Commsec Investment Management at CBA.
Nick’s core area of experience is understanding markets, investments and managing risk in institutional environments and has executed this through leadership roles within the industry. Most recently this was at the NAB but also as the Head of Advice at Commsec managing a national team of Brokers.
Nick seeks to leverage contacts developed through his career to drive growth and positive outcomes for Dnister Members. He has also held numerous roles and responsibilities for community groups including participating in the Raise Adolescent Mentoring Program, Junior Coach at Essendon Doutta Stars Football Club and a Member of Plast. Nick is passionate about working and representing community interests.
Nick is currently a Portfolio Manager at Akambo Financial group.
Nick has been a Non-executive Director of the Co-operative since November 2022.