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.
Tony Hampton
Chair / Treasurer
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.
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.
Prue Horne
Secretary
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.
Adam Wells
Director / Public Officer
Adam is a GAICD-qualified business leader with more than 20 years of experience across corporate and not-for-profit sectors. He has a strong background in leadership, business management and developing high-performing teams, with a particular focus on coaching, mentoring and empowering people to achieve their potential. Adam believes strong organisations are built through connected people, positive workplace cultures and a shared sense of purpose. He brings practical business experience and people-focused leadership to the RSPCA NT Board and is passionate about using his skills to make a meaningful contribution to the community.
Chris Chilcott
Director / RSPCA Australia Nominee Director
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.
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.