Latest sector appointments

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.