Hayley Baillie

Director

Hayley Baillie is a passionate advocate for Australia’s natural heritage, with a career shaped by a love of adventure and conservation. Inspired by her father, Australia’s most recognised adventurer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Dick Smith, Hayley developed a deep appreciation for the environment from an early age.

She spent over a decade working as a naturalist guide and underwater adventure specialist aboard expedition ships, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with travellers across the globe. In 2003, she co-founded Baillie Lodges with her life and business partner James, creating a collection of luxury lodges in iconic natural locations across Australia and beyond.

Hayley is a committed philanthropist and supports a range of causes through her family foundation, including the Australian Red Cross Society of Women Leaders and the Sapphire Project for marine conservation. She is also a board member of the National Portrait Gallery and the Australian Ballet Foundation.

A former Tourism Australia board member, Hayley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Southern Cross University.

In November 2015, Hayley was appointed to the board of Tourism Australia a position she passionately embraced and held for two terms, drawing on her practical experience as a hotelier to bring about positive change for the industry.

Hayley holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) from Southern Cross University (2002).