Janine joined Ruddicks in 2003, after gaining over 20 years' experience across two big four accounting firms in Launceston.

Janine holds a Bachelor of Business, is a Fellow of both CA ANZ and the AICD, and is a Chartered Tax Advisor.

She specialises in succession planning for both individuals and businesses, and the provision of high level taxation and business advice.

Janine has held various commercial directorships including:

• Tas Rail Pty Ltd (2017 to current) including Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee;
• Hydro Tasmania (2002 to 2015) including Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the HR Remuneration and Business Risk Committees;
• Tasmania Electronic Commerce Centre Ltd (TECC) (2005 to 2012); and
• Port of Launceston Pty Ltd (2000 to 2005).

Janine is heavily involved in the community, committing to many roles including:

• State Division President and Councillor on the Tasmanian Council of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2012 to present) (FAICD);
• Director and Deputy Chair of the Football Federation of Tasmania (2018 to current);
• Director of FermenTasmania (2018 to current);
• Director and Treasurer of the Unconformity (2017 to current);
• Launceston Chamber of Commerce President (2012 to 2015), current Treasurer (2017 to current) and Vice President since 2000;
• Founding Treasurer of Harvest Launceston operating the highly successful farmers market in Launceston (2011 to 2018); and
• Founding member of the TIA Inspiring Women in Business breakfast series.

Outside of work and her busy meeting schedule, Janine enjoys spending time with her son, other family, and friends.