Board of Directors
Outback Stores’ Board is comprised of non-executive directors that control and monitor the framework of the business and acts to ensure it is run in line with corporate governance requirements of a Commonwealth company and Outback Stores’ goals.
The Board members bring strong experience and expertise in retail, logistics, supply chain, finance, health and understanding of Indigenous culture. They meet on a quarterly basis to discuss progress and strategy. Each director is appointed by the Minister for Indigenous Australians.

Cameron Miller
Chairperson
Cameron Miller is the Chief Executive Officer at Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation, a leading Aboriginal investment corporation based in Alice Springs. He has been actively involved in corporate, retail and business management across Central Australia for over 25 years.
Cameron brings significant years of experience from remote communities and regional environments, with particular experience in advocacy, leadership, management and accounting.
Cameron has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that are available to remote communities and their residents. Cameron has more recently been working in the areas of economic and community development, social enterprise, and service deliveries.

Lesley Nelson
Deputy Chairperson
Lesley Nelson is a proud Noongar woman from the Balladong and Whadjuk clans and is a mother to three sons and a daughter.
She holds over 25 years’ experience in various Senior Executive leadership roles within the Aboriginal health sector, the most recent being her current role as CEO of the South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) since 2015.
Lesley’s bias for innovation and action is strengthened with post graduate qualifications in Business and Epidemiology. More recently, Lesley completed her Master in Business Administration (MBA). Currently in her second year of completing her PhD with Monash University. With this unique skill set, it has seen her champion an expansion of accessible primary health services for Aboriginal communities living in the state’s vast South West, lower wheatbelt and central Great Southern regions.
With a drive to influence, collaborate and engage across the sector, she has directly contributed to greater health outcomes for Aboriginal people living in the region. Lesley brings a passion for the South West community and holds several Ministerial appointments, enabling her to consistently advocate for this beautiful region of Australia both nationally and locally. Lesley has demonstrated that she contributes impactfully to policy and program development at national, state and regional levels. Lesley is very honoured to be appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Outback Stores.

Stephen Bate
Non-Executive Director
Stephen has extensive experience in retailing, having worked for Woolworths for 37 years. Stephen was part of the Woolworths Senior Management Team, and has experience in both buying and operations at senior executive level.
Stephen has held many senior executive positions, including those of Business Development Manager for International Business, General Manager of Long-Life Groceries, General Manager of Fresh Foods and Operations Manager of NSW Supermarkets. Prior to these roles, Stephen worked in the QLD Division in various operational roles.
Experience in buying and merchandising responsibilities in both Fresh Foods, Packaged Groceries and General Merchandise as well as a strong operational background provides Stephen with a unique mix of retailing skills.
Stephen has supervised supermarkets in many country locations, and understands the role that local stores play within the community and the importance of developing local talent. Stephen has also travelled extensively across Australia liaising with farmers and families facing the challenges of living in remote locations.
Stephen retired from Woolworths in 2012 and is currently consulting in the retail industry.

Sophie Cleveland
Non-Executive Director
Sophie is the partner in charge of the commercial disputes resolution team in the Darwin office of a national law firm, she is an experienced and pragmatic litigator specialising in the areas of construction, employment, and aboriginal land disputes.
Amongst many of Sophie’s career highs, she has been the lead solicitor in a number of disputes, including the construction of a tailings dam and a complex dispute over mining on Aboriginal Land. Sophie has acted both for and against the Northern Territory government in a number of matters, mainly in relation to building and construction disputes and also acted for local government in relation to employment related matters. Sophie has advised the major Northern Territory port and airport operators and the major Territory utilities provider in relation to commercial disputes.

David Evans
Non-Executive Director
Mr Evans has over 30 years’ experience in banking and finance in Australia and the Asia-Pacific and is also a consultant and facilitator for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr Evans contributes in various governance roles in the public and private sectors. He is also a recipient of the Centenary Medal for his services to the health industry through the National Heart Foundation.

Roderick Stewart
Non-Executive Director
Rod is a highly credentialed retail executive with a career in executive leadership roles, largely in the extremely competitive supermarket sector.
With a total of 37 years’ industry experience and over 20 years’ experience leading and executing strategically and commercially imperative initiatives, Rod has demonstrated his ability to initiate, build and influence strategic outcomes which has consistently led to business improvement and significant revenue and EBIT growth.
Rod’s considerable expertise in delivering tangible results and improved commercial outcomes is built on a relentless focus on improving customer experience and value proposition.

Ebony Abbott-McCormack
Non-Executive Director
Ebony Abbott-McCormack is the Chairperson of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation (CAACAC), where she oversees the governance and strategic direction of one of Australia’s largest and oldest Aboriginal community-controlled health services. With over a decade of experience as a registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Ebony brings extensive clinical expertise and cultural insight to her leadership role. She is committed to ensuring that CAACAC’s services and programs are of the highest quality, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal communities in the region.
Ebony is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of First Nations people, both through her position as Regional Health Cultural Lead with Northern Territory Primary Health Network and through her active involvement in various boards, commissions, and community initiatives. She currently serves as a Liquor Commissioner for the Northern Territory, applying her expertise in public health and Indigenous health promotion to regulate and minimise the harms associated with alcohol consumption. Additionally, as an umpire for the AFL Northern Territory, Ebony advocates for the participation and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls in sport.
A proud Arrernte woman and 2023 AFLW Indigenous Honouree, Ebony is deeply committed to inspiring and empowering the next generation of First Nations leaders, using her platform to drive positive change and advocate for greater representation and opportunity.

Taryn Lee
Non-Executive Director
Taryn is a Yawuru woman who grew up in Broome and has lived in Melbourne for the past 20 years. Taryn is a management consultant providing organisational and cultural expertise to implement meaningful change that leads to better outcomes for First Nations people and communities.
Most recently, Taryn has assisted the AFL and Clubs to enhance their ability to improve relationships and implement organisational change.
Taryn has held senior roles in the private and public sectors. In previous roles, Taryn was an Executive General Manager of the Collingwood Football Club, Social Impact and Policy, leading the Club’s organisational change process to addressing racism. Taryn has also held senior executive roles at PwC and the Victorian Government and has been responsible for designing and delivering policy reform in health, justice, and Aboriginal affairs.
Taryn has board experience that expands over 15 years. She is currently a Board Director, Parks Victoria, and Deputy Chairperson, Nyamba Buru Yawuru. Other recent experience includes Chairperson, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission; Trustee, Roberta Sykes Indigenous Education Foundation; and Director, Nagula Jarndu Women’s Arts and Resource Centre.
Taryn has been awarded a MA in Human Rights Law (University of London), Global Executive MBA (University of Sydney), Bachelor of Laws, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark Munnich
Non-Executive Director
Mark Munnich is a proud Yawuru, Gunggandji, and Yued man born and raised on Larrakia Country in Darwin Northern Territory but is currently living and working on Gadigal Country in Sydney, NSW. Mark holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Bachelor of Accounting, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, a Graduate Certificate of Internal Auditing and a Master of Laws. Mark is admitted to the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory and the High Court of Australia as a Barrister and Solicitor, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), a Professional Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and an Associate Member of CPA Australia.
Mark is currently employed as a Legal Counsel within the Legal, Risk, and Compliance Team at the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and with over 10+ years of experience in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations sector, Mark is passionate about applying his extensive knowledge and unique skillset toward making a meaningful difference in the health, care and wellbeing of Indigenous people.