Richard Eccles

Richard is a company director and consultant, with a background in senior Government positions. In addition to his role with Bangarra, he is a director of a number of companies including the Copyright Agency Ltd; the Public Interest Journalism Initiative; and Epilepsy ACT. He is Chair of the Canberra Health Services Governance Committee. He provides advisory services to a range of bodies including the National Gallery of Australia and the Department of Education. 

Prior to 2020 Richard enjoyed a 30 year career in the Australian Public Service, including ten years in Deputy Secretary positions in a number of portfolios, including the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Department of Health and Aged Care, and the Department of Communications and the Arts.