Board Of Directors​

Dr P. Hugo Sachs

Chairman

A New South Wales rural practitioner who graduated from the University of Sydney in 1979, Hugo received a Master of Dental Surgery in 1993. Holding fellowships with several organisations including the International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International and Pierre Fauchard Academy. Hugo has been a Federal Councillor for the ADA from 2003 to 2019 serving as President 2017 – 2019 and was an ADA NSW Councillor from 1999 to 2021 (NSW President from 2003-2004). He continues to hold various roles on ADA Committees. In addition, he has been a tutor at the School of Dentistry at Charles Sturt University since 2010. A Rotarian since 1985, he has twice served as Rotary Club President.

Dr F. Shane Fryer OAM

Treasurer

Shane is the past president of the ADA (2010-2012) and also served as the ADA NSW Branch President in 1997. In addition to his position with the ADRF, he currently operates a specialist Orthodontic practice in Wollongong. A fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDFS) Shane has also been awarded honorary fellowships in the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy of Dentistry International and the International College of Dentists.

Mr Kym De Britt

CEO, Australian Dental Industry Association

Kym De Britt is an experienced, versatile Executive with a track record of building businesses and business culture through change management and leadership across a range of sectors. Kym holds a Master of Business Administration (HR), a Bachelor of Business Management (Finance), completed a Kaplan Norton Strategic Planning Course, and is an associate member of CPA Australia. Kym’s previous experience includes working as the General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Financial Manager at the Franchise Council of Australia, the Chief Executive Officer of Brazilian Butterfly Franchise Group, as well as the Melbourne Airport Manager for Jetstar.

Mark Hutton

Director

Mark has worked in general practice in Mount Gambier since 1975 and has held the roles of ADASA Country Councillor since 1996, ADASA President 2004 and 2007, ADA Councillor since 2004, ADC Board Member 2016-2019, and ADA President 2021-2022. Mark was also ADC Examiner 2009-2016, a member of the DRISS Assessment Committee 2013-2014, and was involved in organising the Limestone Coast Dental Partnership in 2001.

Professor Alastair Sloan

Director

Alastair is the current Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Collaboration) at the University of Melbourne where he provides strategic leadership and senior academic direction to drive the impact of collaborative research partnerships through a comprehensive understanding of the national and international research landscape. Prior to this, he was Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences at University of Melbourne between. He began his career in the UK and was Director of the Cardiff Institute for Tissue Engineering and Repair and latterly Dean, School of Dentistry at Cardiff University before his relocation to Melbourne in 2020. He has 25 years’ experience as a research principal investigator / group leader and teaching academic in the fields of oral biology and pathology, bioengineering and mineralised tissue infection. An experienced negotiator for national and international education / research partnerships and development of transnational education programmes, he has 17 years international leadership experience through strategic management committees of international professional societies and 6 years non-executive board member experience. In 2025 he began a 2-year term as President of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Australia / New Zealand Division.

Nigel Davis

Director

Nigel has 50 years of experience in sales and marketing, Executive Management, and Board involvement in not-for-profit organizations across Australia and Internationally. Through his career, Nigel founded and successfully managed several private companies in the dental and radiographic imaging healthcare sectors. He is a Life Member of the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), an Honorary Member of the Australian Dental Association ADA(SA) Branch and was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2019. Nigel has broad experience representing Australian healthcare suppliers and manufacturers, working with the Federal Government, Standards Australia and the International Standards Organization ISO. He has a proven track record of negotiation and advocacy within this context. All of Nigel’s previous roles have culminated in a strong awareness of Governance, regulations and policy. Retired from full time employment, Nigel continues his active involvement with Australian and International Dental and Medical Standards. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of Enhanced Lifestyles, an NFP disability services and support organization in South Australia and recently joined the Board of the Australian Dental Research Foundation ADRF.

A/Prof. Munira Xaymardan

Munira is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Dental Continuing Education at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney. She has eight years of experience in general and specialised dental practice and is an experienced academic leader with over 14 years’ experience spanning teaching, research leadership, and professional education in oral health and medical sciences. She has held research appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College (New York) and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, prior to her appointment at the University of Sydney. She is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Munira is an examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and a member of Australian Chief Executive Women, with a strong interest in governance, industry engagement, and translating research into practice to improve health outcomes.

Tanya McCrae-Klein

Tanya McRae-Klein is the sole the owner of Dental Installations (Australia) Pty Ltd. Tanya held the role of Chair of the ADIA for four years and is currently a board member of the ADIA and the ADRF. Tanya’s passion is supporting dental professionals so their businesses can grow and succeed. Her vision is to grow the DIA business and continue to be a leader in Equipments Sales and Service . Tanya enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys holidaying in the sun and snow when the opportunity arises.