Jane Raffan

Jane Raffan

DIRECTOR

Jane has twenty years experience working within the fine arts sector, in collection management at the Art Gallery of NSW, and as an art specialist and management executive for national and international auction houses. For the past ten years Jane has run her own art advisory and valuations consultancy.

Jane brings to the AVAA broad knowledge, expertise and aptitudes developed in her professional career. Her accomplishments include balancing academic skills, creative insight and innovation with maturity of judgment, strong managerial qualities and excellent analytical capabilities.

Jane is adaptable and works effectively in changing environments, while providing leadership, motivation and collegial support to ensure visions and long range goals are met. Her aim as a director of the AVAA is to advance the profile of the Association, the industry and its members at large, and in particular, those members working in the arts sector.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tim Slattery

TIM SLATTERY

NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Tim is a director and co-owner of Slattery Asset Advisory and Slattery Auctions Australia operating nationally with offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle and Perth.
Jane Raffan

JANE RAFFAN

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Jane has considerable experience working within both national and international Fine Art auction houses.
Phillip Thomas

PHILLIP THOMAS

NATIONAL TREASURER
Phillip has many years experience working within the Fine Art and general auction industry, most recently as owner and principal of Raffan Kelaher & Thomas auctioneers.
Geoffery Eaton

GEOFFREY EATON

DIRECTOR
Geoff has over twenty years of experience as an auctioneer and valuer, particularly in the areas of insolvency and recovery.
Sam Hunder

SAM HUNTER

DIRECTOR
Sam has been with the Manheim business for over 15 years and has held many senior positions within the company.
John Matthews

JOHN MATTHEWS

DIRECTOR
John is currently employed at Manheim Brisbane and he has been continuously employed in the motor vehicle auction industry in Brisbane since August, 1980.
David Jeffs

DAVID JEFFS

DIRECTOR
Having worked at a managerial level for over 20 years David has knowledge and expertise ranging from academic abilities through to analytical, forward thinking and innovative planning concepts.
John Leeson

JOHN LEESON

DIRECTOR
John has been a valuer/auctioneer for approximately 30 years over which time he has obtained a great deal of knowledge, both professionally and personally. He has been a mentor to junior valuers and assists other valuers wherever possible.

DANIEL MEHEGAN

DIRECTOR
Daniel conducted his first auction at the age of 18, having just completed his Cert IV in Agriculture, which was excellent grounding for his future vocation as a Stock and Station Agent and freelance Auctioneer.

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