
David Curd – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
David Curd is an experienced CEO and board member with a wealth of experience in the health and human services sector, specifically disability, employment, training and mental health services.
He has worked successfully across not-for-profit organisations for more than 20 years, with an unwavering commitment to making a positive difference within communities and supporting people to achieve optimum quality of life and independence.

Sophie Graham – Executive General Manager, Customer Impact
Sophie is a dynamic, passionate, and innovative leader with extensive experience in business strategy, customer experience, brand, marketing, digital, and communications. Working across a wide range of highly competitive service industries, Sophie has found her passion in human services with a particular interest in disability services.
Sophie’s knowledge and experience will keep the needs of those living with MS and other neurological conditions central to decision making, ensuring our customers and supporters are at the heart and DNA of our organisation.

Paul Brunyee – Executive General Manager, Services & Operations
Paul has over 20 years’ experience in service delivery where he’s championed operational excellence through continuous improvement, as well as customer and employee engagement. Paul’s worked in multiple business streams across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
Paul is committed to ensuring our customers and their families are provided quality services, allowing them to live full and independent lives.

Victoria Andrews CFRE – General Manager, Supporter Impact
Victoria has worked in the profit for purpose section for over 11 years and has extensive experience developing sustainable marketing and fundraising strategies that build trust, loyalty, and revenue. Her team drives a “best at thank you” culture at MS Queensland and Victoria is committed to reporting back on impact and delivering exceptional experiences for supporters to ensure no one faces MS alone.
Victoria is the Chair of the Fundraising Institute of Australia Queensland Committee and holds Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Practice Credentials.

Heather Poynter – General Manager, People & Culture
Heather has over 20+ years’ experience in strategic and operational human resources, both in Australia and globally. For the last 10 years, Heather has driven people-focused initiatives in not-for-profit, disability, and health industries.
She is passionate about being a change leader and strategic business partner, supporting people through learning and development, and growth opportunities.

Susanne Behrendt – Executive General Manager, Corporate Services & Company Secretary
Susanne is an experienced executive leader, Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA). With over 10 years in the NFP sector and 7 years with accounting firm KPMG across Australia and Europe, she brings a high degree of excellence and experience both in business operations and governance to MS Queensland.
Susanne has a passion for robust governance, continuous improvement processes and a track record of implementing best practice systems. These are the foundations on which she builds strong relationships between customer-facing and back office functions to closely align her teams’ culture with the organisation’s mission to help people living with MS to get the best out of life.