RACP Board
A Board of Directors governs the RACP and supports the RACP Governance by representing College members and guiding decision-making.
Current members
Professor Jennifer Martin
President & Board Chair
Dr Sharmila Chandran
President-elect
Dr Nicholas Buckmaster
Member Director
Associate Professor Janak de Zoysa
Member Director
Board communiqués
23 April 2026Following yesterday’s Extraordinary General Meeting, the Board is aware that changes to the composition of the RACP Board have been submitted to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and circulated to some parties. The Board advises that these purported appointments have not been made in accordance with the College’s Constitution or governance requirements and are not valid. Under the Constitution, any appointment of a Director outside an election process can only occur through a properly convened and quorate meeting of the Board. No such meeting has occurred, and no such approval has been given. Accordingly, there has been no change to the composition of the RACP Board; and any communications suggesting otherwise should be disregarded. The current Board of the RACP remains: - Professor Jennifer Martin, President and Chair
- Dr Nicholas Buckmaster, Honorary Treasurer
- Associate Professor Janak de Zoysa, Member Director
- Dr Sharmila Chandran, President-elect.
The Board is treating the events surrounding yesterday’s meeting, and subsequent actions, as extremely serious matters. A formal review is underway into the validity of the meeting and any actions purportedly undertaken at the meeting; compliance with the Constitution and the Corporations Act; and conduct and process issues arising in connection with these events. The Board will take all necessary steps to protect the integrity of the College’s governance and ensure that decisions affecting members are made lawfully and properly. We recognise that the current situation is deeply concerning for members. Support remains available through Converge International on 1300 687 327 (Australia) or 0800 666 367 (Aotearoa New Zealand). |
Exiting Director Statements
Louise Cox - Exiting Statement (PDF)