Bernie Smith - Chairman, lives in Metung, and has a background in the ports, aviation and energy industries. His most recent role was as Chief Executive Officer of Tasmanian Ports Corporation, previous to this he was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airservices Australia. He has served on a number of Boards and is also currently Director of East Gippsland Water.

Joan Liley lives near Waratah Bay and comes from a family which has its roots in the maritime industry. She is a Board Member and Deputy Chair of West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and a Board Member of South Gippsland Water. She is particularly interested in the sustainable development of the Gippsland Coast.

Gail Morley is Managing Director of a consultancy business and has expertise in organisational development, vocational education and business management. As a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Gail brings corporate governance skills to the Board. Gail lives in Paynesville and also serves on the Board of the East Gippsland Water Authority.

Robyn Stewart is a property consultant specialising in commercial property and business advice. She serves on a number of Boards and is currently Deputy Chairman and non-executive Director of Southern Cross Station Authority, a Member of the Building Practitioners Board and non-executive Director of Riviera Properties Limited based in Paynesville.

Peter Jones has lived in Gippsland since 1968. He co-founded and managed Gippsland's Findlay and Weymouth Pharmacy Group. He has served as Councillor of the City of Sale, Deputy Chairman of South East Coast Tourism and Regional Commissioner of LaTrobe. He is also currently Chairman of two private Melbourne-based companies and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has many years experience on publicly listed boards.

Peter Hinksman has an extensive career in the maritime industry. He trained as a deck officer in the Australian Merchant Navy and worked on a wide variety of ships before taking up a position with the Port of Melbourne in the mid 90s. He continues his long standing involvement with South Gippsland through farming interests.