Speaker information

Alison Standen
Alison Standen
CEO
Corumbene

Alison Standen commenced in the role of Chief Executive Officer at Corumbene in October 2021. Alison has over 30 years’ professional experience working in Tasmania with a varied career that has focussed on supporting vulnerable Tasmanians; this includes experience in health and community services, in senior leadership roles in not-for-profit and public institutions. 

From 2018-21, Alison served as Member for Franklin in the Tasmanian Parliament, with roles including Shadow Minister for Housing and Opposition spokesperson for Disability Services and Ageing in the House of Assembly. 

Having worked in senior Commonwealth and State Government roles for many years, and having completed a Master in Business Administration and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors Course, she has a strong understanding of public sector decision-making processes and governance.