The Board
RSPCA NT is directed by a skilled, local volunteer Board of directors who each bring expertise in their field to improve animal welfare in the Northern Territory.
Chris Chilcott
Chair
Chris is a senior leader in science and industry working across Australia and internationally in the agricultural, resource and environment sectors. Chris has qualifications in ecology and science and has extensive experience in governance, regulation, research and enterprise risk management. Chris and his family have called the NT home for the last 8 years and adopted Tango in 2021 from RSPCA NT. Chris joined the RSPCA NT Board in 2023.
Danny Moore
Secretary
Danny is an experienced executive and director with an extensive career in the government and private sector. Danny holds qualifications in IT, marketing, governance, Indigenous engagement and applied finance. Danny has been a Director of RSPCA NT since November 2015, and Chair since 2017. Danny is also a Director of RSPCA Australia and has been passionate about animal welfare since a young age.
Lea Aitken
Vice Chair
General Member Lea has lived in the NT since 1974. After a career of more than 20 years with the NT Government, Lea transitioned to HR and then real estate. Lea now concentrates on her board positions and volunteer work and has served on the RSPCA NT Board since 2018. Lea is a current member of the Agents’ Licensing Board and the National Medical Board as well as a member of the Animal Ethics Committee at CDU.
Tony Hampton
Treasurer / Executive Director
Tony is an accomplished executive with a career spanning the financial services and technology sectors. He brings extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, financial analysis, and business improvement, with a strong focus on delivering efficient systems and processes. He joined the RSPCA NT Board to contribute his governance and commercial expertise to support the organisation’s long-term sustainability and positive impact on animal welfare in the Northern Territory.
Prue Horne
Director
Prue is a GAICD-qualified senior executive with extensive experience in strategy, transformation and values-driven leadership. With a background across higher education, hospitality and retail, financial services and manufacturing, she is known for navigating complexity, creating clarity and leading meaningful organisational change. Prue brings strong governance and people-focused leadership to the RSPCA NT Board and is passionate about contributing to positive social, environmental and community outcomes.
Matthew McNamara
Director
Matthew is an ACEcD-certified leader with extensive experience in economic development, placemaking and strategic project delivery. As part of the Senior Leadership Team at the City of Palmerston, he plays a key role in driving economic growth, strengthening business engagement and delivering meaningful community outcomes. With experience across both local and state government, Matthew excels in creating policies and initiatives that support resilient, thriving communities.
Jeannette Button
Director
Jeannette is a strategic communications specialist with more than 30 years’ experience across the health, telecommunications, tourism, mining, government and not-for-profit sectors. A Fellow of Communications and Public Relations Australia (FPRIA), GAICD-qualified and MBA-trained, she is highly regarded for her expertise in issues management, crisis communication and executive advisory work. Known for her sound judgement and clear, values-led decision making, Jeannette brings strong strategic communication and stakeholder engagement skills to the RSPCA NT Board.