About Us

Business South Bank (BSB) was established, as an incorporated Association in 1999, in response to the precinct business leaders recognising the need for a common 'voice'.

The evolution of the precinct into a thriving commercial, retail, cultural, tourist and education hub has parralled the growth of BSB.

BSB is a membership based organisation - and its role is to:

• Engage and advocate on important issues affecting the precinct and businesses within the precinct.
• Connect members through a broad calendar of events and initiatives
• Provide communication outlets

BSB has tackled many issues on behalf of the precinct including the Grey & Melbourne Street intersection; public transport to the area; safety and security; South Brisbane Riverside Renewal Plan; commenting on parking and infrastructure projects.

BSB commissioned Australia's first sustainability audit. The audit is the first step in the precinct's collective response to designing a culture of sustainable activity and achieving its goal of becoming Australia's most sustainable precinct.

BSB has a membership of over 100 corporate members which represents a workforce of approx. 9000. For a full list of members please visit the Members List.

Business South Bank has a board of 14 directors that oversee the strategic direction of the Association, and is managed by a professional secretariat comprising of an Executive Officer and support staff.

Board of Directors

Each year at the Annual General Meeting, a Board of Directors is elected to guide the Association activities and finances (see Articles of Association in 'Resource' pages).

Any financial member may nominate for a position on the Board. The varying category of membership determines the number of positions available for that category.

The Board of Business South Bank meet 6 times a year to review the strategic direction, review current and upcoming activities, make policy decisions, approve monthly financial statements, and discuss and endorse recommendations/positions of the periodic subcommittee meetings.

The 2012 Board of Directors are:

GREEN, Barton - Chair
Three Plus

GALLOWAY, Ian - Vice Chair
Queensland Museum South Bank

O'BRIEN, David - Treasurer
DKM Group

BEECROFT,Shane
South Bank Corporation

CARRINGTON, Neil
ACT for Kids

DAWES, Jano
The Prop House

FRAMPTON, Brett
Spotless Managed Services

GRAY, Garry
Fuji Xerox

MARTIN, MARY
Southbank Institute of Technology

MITCHELL, Chris
ARIA Property International

MITCHELL, Shaun
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

SAVOFF, Peter
Anthony John Group

STENHOUSE, Paul
MBE South Brisbane

WOLFE, Bruce
Conrad Gargett Architecture

Sustainability Subcommittee

The Subcomittee's role is to investigate, review and recommend policy to the BSB board on matters relating to sustainability in the South Bank precinct.

Barton Green
Director - Three Plus (Chair)

Angela Loucaides
Marketing Manager - Emporium Hotel

Brett Frampton
Contract Manager - Spotless

Brett Sharman
Communications and Research Manager - Griffith University

Christopher Hill
Sustainability Manager - Mater Health Services

Ian Chalmers
Facilities Manager - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

John Kotzas
CEO - Queensland Performing Arts Centre 

Mal Draper
Operations & Asset Manager - South Bank Corporation

Ian Agnew
Archicentre

Advantage Program Subcommittee

The Subcommittee's role is to investigate the feasibility of introducing an advantage program, developing and launching the program.

Peter Savoff
General Manager - Hotels, Anthony John Group (Chair)

Libby Anstis
General Manager - Queensland Theatre Company

Bruce Wolfe
Managing Director, Conrad Gargett Architecture

Showcase Subcommittee

The Subcommittee's role is to investigate the feasibility of replacing a networking function with a member showcase event, develop and launch a showcase. 

Jano Dawes
Managing Director - The Prop House (Chair)

Shaun Mitchell
Director of Sales - Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Brett Frampton
Contract Manager - Spotless Managed Services

Contact Details

70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
PO Box 2001, South Bank QLD 4101

Telephone +61 7 3846 5191 Fax +61 7 3844 4087
Email admin [at] businesssouthbank [dot] com [dot] au
Website www.businesssouthbank.com.au