Speakers

Leadership in the 21st century is fundamentally different. Social media, globalisation, a new and aware generation, digital disruption, and more: how do we exercise leadership ethically in our organisations, our communities and our own lives?

Richard has worked in for-purpose organisations for more than two decades, holding roles in leadership and governance, child, family, disability, advocacy/policy agencies, peak bodies and professional associations.

Richard is a Harvard Club Fellow, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has two Masters degrees, a committed Rotarian, and a recipient of the Order of Australia Medal.

Richard’s creed is to bring together business, government and civic organisations to make progress in complex issues for Victoria, Australia and the world, particularly relating to economic wellbeing, adapting to digital disruption, fostering social fairness, maintaining a sustainable environment and upholding human rights.

He views civic leaders as the key to humanity's progress at the current critical juncture. Leaders whose focus is business, government or NGOs can all make the difference. Humans have never needed good leadership more than we do right now. 

This week's meeting is replaced by the Club Changeover Dinner on Friday 29th June

Bronwyn’s club involvements since joining in 2008 include President in 2009-2010, Secretary, Treasurer and Chair of World of Difference (a District-managed project). She has served at District as Assistant Governor, Stonnington Cluster 2013-2016 and Community Service Chair 2016-2017.  She has been the Vocational Training Team Leader for two teams to Cambodia in January 2016 and January 2017, where they providing training workshops for teachers.

Mark is equally passionate about Rotary and is a member of RC Brighton North.  He  was District 9800 Secretary for PDG Julie Mason in 2015 and is currently District Foundation Grants Chair.  Bronwyn is a Royce Abbey Awardee and a Paul Harris Fellow recipient, as is Mark. They are both members of the Paul Harris Society.

Bronwyn’s parents were both Rotarians in the Melbourne South club. Bronwyn’s mum Esme died 10 years ago but she was a Paul Harris Fellow and highly respected in her club. Dad, Trevor, was twice President of Melbourne South and a Paul Harris Fellow. He continues to be a much loved and respected mentor for Bronwyn and Mark.

Bronwyn is a retired nurse. In her career she explored various specialties: Accident and Emergency, Cardiac Care, Remote Island Nursing and Day Surgery. During her career, she volunteered on two major peak bodies in healthcare, the Australian Council of Hospital Standards as a Surveyor and Australian Credentialed Gastroenterology Nurses reprocessing Educator, Surveyor and Board member.

Bronwyn and Mark have 3 adult children: Jane, a school teacher in Adelaide, Kate, a nurse in Queensland and Will, an environmental and chemical engineer. Will, though not a Rotarian, has led two World of Difference Schoolies alternative tours to Cambodia.