As President and Chairperson of Cooks Hill Surf Lifesaving Club, I lead a team of 250 active patrollers in a 1200-member organisation, ensuring beach safety and promoting inclusivity. I provide strategic direction, oversee operations, and implement robust governance practices to drive performance excellence and community impact.

Passionate sustainability advocate and strategic leader driving positive governance and environmental impact in the agriculture sector. With a deep understanding of both environmental and commercial challenges and a proven track record of implementing sustainable solutions, I oversee Pure Grain's sustainability strategy, integrating it into every aspect of our operations. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I drive initiatives that reduce our carbon footprint, and promote sustainable production methods, while ensuring financial health.Through my leadership, Pure Grain has achieved significant milestones, including the successful implementation of systems to monitor Scope 1,2&3 farm emissions, quality assurance frameworks and supply chain continuous improvement programs. As a firm believer in the power of collaboration, I actively engage with stakeholders, industry experts, and policymakers to drive systemic change and advocate for sustainable practices within the agricultural industry.

Leading and overseeing the development of new business and growth initiatives to increase revenue streams within a Rail Network environment. In combination with providing strategic advice on external relations, land portfolio management and land acquisition related to infrastrucutre projects.

Responsible for business development and supporting business case proposals for freight growth. In particular the development and implementation of strategies that facilitate modal shift of freight to rail.

Led the commercial implementation of the initial ARTC Hunter Valley ACCC Voluntary Undertaking including monthly path utilisation validation and customer invoicing Led the audit and internal compliance program for annual ACCC returns and various reviews related to the operation of the HV Access Undertaking.Led the development and implementation of customer billing systems, network utilisation models and integration of related information systemsNetwork Capacity stakeholder engagement with customers and industry bodies such as the Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC)