FRRR welcomes Natalie Egleton as CEO
Natalie Egleton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Rt Hon Ian Sinclair AC, Chairman of FRRR said that the entire board was delighted with the appointment.
“Natalie has been with FRRR since 2012 and was Deputy CEO to Alexandra Gartmann. She has played a key role in shaping FRRR’s strategy, designing new programs and developing and nurturing new funding partnerships,” Sinclair said.
“She understands rural communities and the issues they face, and has very good relations with our donor partners. We wish her well and are confident that she can maintain the significant momentum that FRRR has generated in recent years.”
Prior to joining FRRR, she consulted with Matrix on Board, held in-house roles at Evolve (Typo Station) and at ANZ Banking Group, implementing projects that made a tangible difference to the lives of people living in rural, regional and remote Australia.
Phillip Randall to head CBAA
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has appointed Phillip Randall as its new President, replacing Adrian Basso.
Phillip Randall is CEO of Hope 103.2, one of the oldest community radio stations in Sydney, and has over 35 years’ experience in broadcast media. He has been a CBAA board member since 2008 and recently held the position of Vice President.
“I’m delighted to have this opportunity to serve the sector. Community broadcasting continues to play a vital role in Australian media and Australian communities,” said Randall.
“I look forward to working with the CBAA Board and wider sector to ensure that community broadcasting can continue to thrive.”
Following the CBAA’s Annual General Meeting, Melanie Withnall and Peter Rohweder will retain their roles as Board Members.
New Board members for ABV
A long-time volunteer and a former KPMG board member were chosen to join Australian Business Volunteers’ (ABV) board at its 2015 Annual General Meeting.
The international development not-for-profit organisation appointed both Mr Mark Epper and Ms Frances Healy to the board.
“Mr Epper and Ms Healy will be great additions to the board and will bring valuable expertise and guidance as ABV implements its strategic direction” said ABV Chair, Fiona Jolly.
Mr Epper was selected by the board and will bring extensive financial expertise. A chartered accountant, Mr Epper retired in 2014 after 27 years as an audit partner with KPMG, and having served on KPMG’s Board and Remuneration Committee for several years.
ABV members also voted to elect long-time ABV volunteer Ms Frances Healy. Ms Healy has undertaken ABV assignments in Indonesia, the Solomons, Timor Leste, and Tonga and has extensive experience in management and consulting in the public and private sectors.