Jacqui Borland - Chief Executive Officer
Jacqui leads the organisation’s strategic direction and overall performance, working with the Board and Executive team to strengthen service quality, impact and long-term sustainability. Her focus is on ensuring Aspect’s services, research, advocacy and partnerships respond to the strengths, interests and aspirations of Autistic people and their families, creating greater opportunities for participation and inclusion.
Jacqui brings over 25 years’ experience leading services that support Autistic people, their families, carers and educators. Her background spans teaching in specialist and mainstream settings across primary and secondary education, alongside postgraduate study in special education and inclusion. She joined Aspect in 2008 as part of the Positive Partnerships project which she led as National Director from 2011, served on Aspect’s Executive team from 2016, and became Aspect’s CEO in 2019. Jacqui has chaired the Australian Advisory Board on Autism since 2023.
Kelly Jones, General Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Business Transformation
Kelly leads organisational strategy and business transformation, bringing together digital transformation and IT, research, impact measurement, government relations and advocacy. Her focus is on using evidence, technology and partnerships to improve how Aspect works, extend its reach and strengthen its influence. She works across the organisation to turn strategic priorities into practical improvements that create better opportunities for Autistic people and their families.
Kelly has experience leading strategy and transformation across the not-for-profit and professional services sectors.
Maura Manning, General Manager, Autism Services
Maura leads Education, Individual & Community Services and Customer Experience. Her portfolio spans Aspect’s schools and education partnerships, assessment and diagnosis, therapy, positive behaviour support and adult community programs. She is responsible for the quality, delivery and growth of these services, with a focus on creating more connected pathways across life stages. Her work supports accessible, person-centred services that respond to the strengths, aspirations and priorities of Autistic people and their families.
Maura has experience across system strategy, education leadership and not-for-profit management.
Jean-Baptiste (JB) Naudet, General Manager, Corporate Services
JB leads People, Culture & Safety, Finance, Property, and Marketing & Communications. He is responsible for ensuring these functions work together to support Aspect’s people, enable effective service delivery and strengthen the organisation’s long-term sustainability. His focus includes workforce development, sound financial management, facilities planning and clear communication, helping ensure teams have the resources and support they need to deliver positive outcomes for Autistic people and their families.
JB brings extensive leadership experience from both commercial and purpose-driven organisations where he led large corporate services portfolios.
Jennie Sager, General Manager, Growth & Strategic Partnerships
Jennie leads fundraising, philanthropy, Autism Friendly, business development and strategic partnerships. She is responsible for growing and diversifying Aspect’s income, building relationships with supporters and partners, and developing new opportunities that draw on the organisation’s expertise. Her focus is on securing sustainable resources and partnerships that extend Aspect’s reach, advance inclusion and create more opportunities for Autistic people and their families.
Jennie brings experience across growth, commercial strategy and partnerships in the sport, technology, media and consumer sectors.