Board of Directors
| Andrew Robertson | President |
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Andrew has been involved in Triathlon since 1989, when he started competing locally. By the early 1990s Andrew was racing nationally and internationally representing Australia at world championships as an Age Grouper and then as a professional. He has won 12 state championships across all distances in South Australia and was awarded triathlete of the year several times and was inducted into the SA Hall of fame in 2014. He finished his racing career doing Ironman and raced several Ironman races as a professional with several top 10 finishes around the world. Andrew believes the Board is a wonderful opportunity to add value and engage with the diversity and breadth of the sport! Andrew is an Elected Director until 2021 |
| Sarah Hibbard | Vice President |
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As a triathlon advocate and local triathlete, Sarah is passionate about ensuring that triathlon continues to thrive in South Australia. Having experienced personal growth herself and witnessed it in others, Sarah personally believes that triathlon helps individuals to live a healthier, happier and richer life. In her current role as the Chief Marketing Officer at an artificial intelligence company, Sarah is responsible for leading the execution of all corporate marketing, branding, communication and public relation initiatives. She is also a Registered Psychologist, with practical experience in human factors and scientifically evaluating emerging technologies. Sarah’s combined knowledge and experience, coupled with a passion for triathlon, provides her with a fresh and unique perspective. Sarah is an Elected Director until 2021. |
| Jeremy Leach | Treasurer |
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In his position on the board, Jeremy wants to see triathlon increase in popularity across SA and with improved standards of races. He believes that triathlons allow people to live a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as setting up goals for them to achieve. Such is the sport of triathlon that it allows participants of all ages and abilities to compete and challenge themselves. That is fantastic to see. Jeremy currently works in the financial service sector, however he was previously a teacher with specialisation in Physical Education. This saw Jeremy work in London, UK and Stockholm, Sweden over a ten year period. Jeremy is an Appointed Director until 2020. |
| Karen Ross | |
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Karen is an executive who was worked across a number of different industries including airlines, utilities, financial services and most recently joined Flinders Ports as Group General Manager People and Culture. In her career Karen has worked with many busy professionals who also place their mental and physical wellbeing as a priority. Karen is passionate about opening up triathlon as a sport to all, particularly women who may be looking for a challenge and lifestyle that complements a healthy approach to life. Karen herself took up triathlon later in life, starting with a goal of completing Cairns Ironman 70.3 in 2017, but without owning a bike or bathers. She started out in the sport training as an individual but very quickly learned the value of training with others after joining the Lakers Triathlon Club. She has gone on to compete in many more triathlons and hopes to continue to compete, while encouraging others to join her. |
| Matt McDonald | |
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Matt’s introduction to Triathlon came via a last-minute decision to race the Barossa Duathlon back in 2012. Matt was a keen cyclist for many years and Triathlon seemed a natural progression. Matt comes to the board with experience as a former Meteors Triathlon Club President, McCracken Golf Club Captain and member of the board of South Lakes Golf Club. He has worked in the furniture industry for the last twenty something years and has run sideline businesses in distribution and sales in across several sporting fields. Matt’s goal on the board is to provide a solid framework for our age groupers to thrive. Having come to the sport late in life he believes simple plans encouraging young adult and middle-aged membership growth is key. Matt is passionate about the opportunity the multisport format offers to challenge everyone on their own terms.
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| David Wells | |
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Dave Wells, ‘Wellsy’, is a legend of the sport of triathlon. David has competed at local, National and International Events over many years. His knowledge of triathlon, coaching, nutrition and injury prevention is matched by very few. David is an important contributor on the Triathlon SA Board. David is an Elected Director until 2020. |
| James Caracoussis | |
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As someone who always had a keen interest in sport and the competition it provides, James is only a recent convert to triathlon after a seemingly “pre” mid-life crisis decision to do an ironman (realistically half distance was more sufficient). A definite challenge given at the time he’d barely trained more than social weekend cycling. James says “There is certainly something to be said about the discipline and competition between body and mind that is required to cross that finish line”. Having studied both science and business management, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, James has experience in a range of areas including large event organisation to risk identification and management. James is an Appointed Director until 2020 |
| Kathryn Pearce |
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Kathryn’s professional background is in the Information Technology industry having filled various consulting and senior management roles for many years including working as a Senior Manager in the Risk Advisory team at Deloitte and as the Vice President of Services, Asia Pacific for OLR. She currently consults for both the Federal Government and as the CIO at Spendless Shoes. The skills that she brings to the Triathlon SA Board include a strong understanding of governance requirements including finance and budgeting, with specific experience in strategy and planning. Being the parent of a current junior triathlete, Kathryn brings to the Board experience with the sport from this perspective. Kathryn is an Elected Director until 2021 |
| Annunziatia Thompson | |
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My background is in sport and recreation management and for the last 11 years I was part of the management team for the Tour Down Under – the International Cycling event held in Adelaide. In this role I have developed and implemented engagement strategies, strategic marketing plans, led teams and managed budgets. I have worked with local communities, State Government departments and international sporting representatives. The opportunity to sit on the board of Triathlon South Australia is a chance to help rive the direction of the sport and community into the future in a way that will see the solid foundation is has built continue to develop and the people, clubs and state as a whole be the benchmark for the triathlon and multi-sport community in Australia |
| Darrin Rigby | Ex Officio State Technical Committee Rep |
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Darrin began officiating in Triathlon 6 years ago immediately after joining his local club. Without a bike at the time, he wanted to learn more about the sport and an officiating course came just at the right time. Since then Darrin has officiated at over 40 events, including 6 Ironman Events and 6 ITU events around Australia. Darrin recently completed his RTO (TA Level 2) Accreditation and NTO (ITU Level 1) Accreditation. Darrin has a passion for helping competitors in the sport of triathlon, but on a different level to that of a coach. He aims to spend his time educating and supporting officials, event organisers, volunteers and competitors to create a safe, fair and fun playing field for everyone |
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