About MSAANZ
The Museum Shops Association of Australia & New Zealand is run by a volunteer Executive Board made up of elected representatives from member organisations across Australia and New Zealand and a Supplier Members' representative who is appointed by the Board. Each
Board members are elected for two year terms.
If you are interested to learn more about what is involved as a member of the board please contact us.
Meet the Board (2021 - 2023)
stephen quinnpresidentAn experienced Commercial Product Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the museums and cultural institutions industry. Stephen is currently the Manager of Retail and Commercial Product Development at the National Museum of Australia and is based in Canberra. | Sharon SikkemasecretaryAn Experienced Administration Manager who fell into Retail 20 years ago and is still learning today! Sharon looks after the day to day operations and supervises Curatorial, Administration, Reception/Shop and volunteers at the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre. She is currently the Heritage Centre Coordinator and is based in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. | Nigel Kirbytreasurer and supplier representativeNigel is the owner and manager of Science and Nature, a long-standing supplier member of MSAANZ. |
Heath fullartonAustralia RepresentativeAn experienced Retail Operations and Merchandise Manager, Heath has been working in the museums and cultural institutions industry for over eleven years. He is currently the Manager of Retail at the Australia Museum based in Sydney. | KARRYN BAUDETNew ZealandRepresentativeKarryn is a former President and is currently Operations Manager for the National Aquarium of New Zealand. |