Holyoake Welcomes Jessica Ilich to its Board of Directors
Holyoake is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Ilich as a member of its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organisation’s governance and legal capability as it continues to support the Western Australian community.
Jessica is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution, regulatory matters, governance and risk. Currently Legal Counsel at Telstra, she provides strategic legal advice on complex disputes, litigation and regulatory engagement, working closely with executive stakeholders, regulators and boards to manage risk and deliver strong outcomes.
With a career spanning leading national law firm Clayton Utz and earlier roles in private practice, Jessica brings deep expertise across commercial litigation, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, and complex investigations. Her experience includes advising large organisations on high-profile disputes, managing regulatory responses to bodies such as the ACCC, and supporting governance processes at board and audit committee level.
In addition to her professional experience, Jessica is an active contributor to the for-purpose sector. She currently serves as a Director of the Fiona Wood Foundation and has held company secretary roles with national not-for-profit organisations. She is also an accredited Mental Health First Aid Officer, reflecting her commitment to community wellbeing.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science from the University of Western Australia, and a Graduate Certificate in Business (with Distinction) from Curtin University. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia in 2015.
Reflecting on her appointment, Jessica said “I’m honoured to join the Holyoake Board and contribute to an organisation with such a strong legacy of supporting individuals, families and communities. I look forward to working alongside the Board and leadership team to support Holyoake’s continued impact and future direction.”
Holyoake Board Chair Deb Morrow welcomed Jessica’s appointment, highlighting the strength of her legal and governance expertise. “Jessica brings a highly valued skill set, with deep experience in legal risk, governance, and complex stakeholder environments. Her insight will strengthen the Board’s ability to steward the organisation through an increasingly complex operating landscape, while remaining focused on our mission to support people to live the life they choose.”