Richard Richards was formally the Group General Manager of Reporting & Tax, where he was responsible for the management of all external and Board reporting tax matters globally within the Qantas Group. His creditionals speak louder than words. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Corporate Taxpayers Association, the lnternational Airline Transport Industry (IATA) Tax Committee, an admitted solicitor in NSW and a Chartered Accountant. He is now currently employed as the CFO, in Finance & Asset Management, with the Lowey Institute Foundation.

Richard Richards – Chairman 

Paul Stoddart is a partner at Pace Rowlands Bell Chartered Accountant’s where he advises small to medium businesses together with a number of community organisations. Paul brings a great deal to the foundation with his extensive background in this field, but more importantly, with his sincere desire to make a difference. He is a loving husband to his beautiful wife Gemma, and the father of their six month old daughter Charlie. In his spare time he is a keen golfer, and also enjoys playing tennis. We are delighted to have him on board, and appreciate his keen involvement.   

Paul Stoddart –  Board Director

Ross Whelan is currently the principal of Thomas Hassall Anglican College in South West Sydney, a school with nearly 1300 students from Prep to Year 12 and over 120 staff. He is a director of the social venture organisation Beyond Me which enables teenagers and young adults to engage in real problem solving events and activities, such as the Kokoda Trail Challenge and the Taste of Kenya business venture. Ross is an experienced manager and is involved in several community groups. He and his wife Lynn are parents of 2 young adults and Ross is committed to providing relevant programs to engage the youth of today.  

Ross Whelan – Board Director