Board of Directors /

Steven Mace

Chairman

Qualifications: ADV DIP Electrical Engineering, ADV DIP Facilities Management, AICD (CDC)

Experience and Expertise: Investor, Executive Chairman, CEO, Global and APAC Committee Chairman

Special Responsibilities: Remuneration and Appointments Committee, Nominations Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Football Liaison (NRL and Admin)/Junior League/Pathways (Chair), Investment Committee

Matthew McGrath

Director

Qualifications: 

Experience and Expertise: Chairman, Australian Turf Club, 20-year retail management

Personal Note: The ATC owns and operates the four Sydney horse racing tracks and facilities, employing up to 300 full time and 1,500 casual team members, turning over $300M per annum. Licensee/Owner of Australis Communications (Telstra Shop) 

Madeline Tynan

Director

Qualifications: Marketing Director, Tynan Motors, Founder of the Michael Tynan Challenge, Completed Family Business Australia, Director course, Australian Institute of Company Directors

Experience and Expertise: Board member, Disability Trust and SSMRT (St George and Sutherland Medical Research Foundation), Past Dealer Principal Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Past Deputy Chairman, Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealer Council, Past Editor M Magazine

Personal Note: For 36 years the Marketing Director at Tynan Motors, instrumental in developing the Tynan Motor Group into one of Australia’s most successful private companies, with annual turnover in excess of $500 million. Success and business acumen recognised in being named a finalist in the 2017 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

Dave Nicholson

Director

Experience and Expertise: Franchisee and Small Business Owner, Business Development Associate with business and sports administration experience, Executive and President of De La Salle Junior Rugby League Football Club. 

Special Responsibilities: Stadium Sub-committee, Football Liaison (NRL and Admin)/Junior League/Pathways.

Morry Waked

Director

Qualifications: Bachelor of Economics (Actuarial Science and Statistics), Master of Economics (Actuarial Science)

Experience and Expertise: Executive Chairman, CEO, Global Investment Management, Leadership and Talent Management

Personal Note: Following a successful international career as Global Head of Equity Investments for the world’s largest investment firm, started Vinva, an independent investment management firm, in 2010. Vinva has grown to managing $30 billion of assets for various government entities and some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds.

Patrick Bourke

Director

Qualifications:
B. Comm (UNSW) – Accounting and Finance 1989         
M Comm (UNSW) - Marketing and Strategy 1997

Experience and Expertise: Extensive experience as a Chartered Accountant, Financial Controller, Corporate Accounts Manager, General Manager and currently Owner/Managing Director

Personal note: Other Directorships include First Botanicals, EPG and Elevate at Work Superannuation, lives in Cronulla, has a long association with Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club and has worked with the Sharks as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee drawing on experience as a Managing Director of two large Security and Risk Advisory companies 

Martin Kennedy

Director

Qualifications: Cert IV in Banking Services, Cert IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking, Cert IV in Leadership & Management, GAICD (Foundation for Directors)

Experience and Expertise: Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Corporate, Property & Commercial Banking, Origination & Client Acquisition and Credit Analysis with strong relationship skills. Focused on providing debt advisory solutions to the Hospitality and Property sector, sourcing loan new origination for clients from a variety of banks and non-banks, as well as other bespoke advisory roles.

Special Responsibilities: Chair of the Investment Committee and Member Audit & Risk Committee

Wayne Knight

Director 

Experience and Expertise: Investor ,Executive Chairman, Founder & CEO -Daily Press Group, CEO -Indy Agency, CEO Oomph Media

Personal Note: 24 years as CEO & Executive Chairman of the Daily Press Group.CEO of Indy Agency.
CEO of Oomph Media.
Transformative journey from a creative agency to one of the fastest growing digital and tech agencies.
Operations spanning four states with a team of 100+ employees.
Specialises in Creative, Digital, Tech, Gaming, and Marketing.
Notable impact in Hospitality through digital marketing, technology integrations, and gaming solutions especially Registered Cub.