The McCabe Centre is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Victoria; the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), based in Geneva, Switzerland; and Cancer Council Australia. It forms part of Cancer Council Victoria’s Strategy & Support Division.
Joint Oversight Committee
Our team of lawyers and support staff are guided by a Joint Oversight Committee composed of leaders from Cancer Council Victoria, UICC, and Cancer Council Australia.
Dr Cary Adams
CEO, UICC
Cary Adams has a BSc Honours degree in Economics, Computing and Statistics from the University of Bath, United Kingdom and a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Business Administration. He is a Harvard Business School Alumni having attended the School’s Executive General Management programme in 2003.
In 2009, Cary made a career change, moving from the management of international businesses in the banking sector to become CEO of UICC based in Geneva. In 2014 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations from the University for Business and International Studies in Geneva, and in 2015 an Honorary Doctorate in Health from Bath University in the UK.
Todd Harper
CEO, Cancer Council Victoria
For three decades, Todd Harper has led organisations dedicated to global public health and prevention, including Cancer Council Victoria, Quit Victoria and VicHealth. Todd is President of the NCD Alliance. Since 2011, as Cancer Council Victoria’s Chief Executive Officer, Todd has led the organisation’s important work in cancer research, prevention, support and advocacy.
During this time Cancer Council has led research initiatives in tobacco plain packaging, screening campaigns, obesity prevention, been at the forefront of bans on solariums and campaigns on junk food, alcohol and smoking.
Jacinta Reddan
CEO, Cancer Council Australia
Jacinta Reddan brings decades of leadership experience in advocacy and stakeholder engagement to Cancer Council Australia. She has worked across multiple sectors including financial services (insurance, banking and asset management), defence, tourism, public health and infrastructure across Asia-Pacific and Australia. Jacinta also brings a deeper understanding of the challenges facing the delivery of health services in rural and remote Australia, having served in an advocacy leadership role covering Far North Queensland. She has served on a number of boards, and government and industry forums, and currently sits on the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance and is a strong campaigner on matters relating to key public health issues such as Australia’s tobacco control policy. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a degree in International Relations and Anthropology from Deakin University and a public health qualification through HarvardX.
Michele Williams
Chair, Cancer Council Victoria
Michele is a General Counsel with more than 30 years’ experience across leading global law firms, international investment management organisations and Australian manufacturing businesses with global operations. Her expertise spans corporate governance, risk management, legal compliance, commercial strategy and dispute resolution.
Michele has a long history of involvement with Cancer Council Victoria, serving on the Tuxedo Junction Ball committee from 2001 until its conclusion in 2024. She joined the Board in 2018, previously chaired the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, and was appointed Chair of the Board in 2025.
Gonzalo López-Cuevas
Founder and President, Cancer Warriors Mexico
Gonzalo López-Cuevas is a Mexican lawyer with a Public Policy Master’s Degree. He is the Founder and President of Cancer Warriors of Mexico, an NGO focused on the defence of cancer patients' rights through the promotion of bills, law amendments, public policies and legal mechanisms in the field of health and cancer control. Additionally, he is a Board Member for UICC from 2020-2024. He is also a Professor of Human Rights at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico.
A recognised advocate for patient rights and equitable access to healthcare, Gonzalo has worked extensively with government, civil society and international organisations to strengthen cancer control policies and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer.