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. |
Kate Rush | |
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Kate Rush began participating in triathlons from 2018, taking part in the Triathlon SA TRIactive course and later the Lakers Club Tri50 program. Aside a real enjoyment for triathlon, Kate recognises the community and economic value that comes from successful governance and growth of amateur and elite sport. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has a Grad Dip in Communications, a Bachelor of Social Science and is a Fellow of the Governors Leadership Foundation. She has several years of Board experience, including 5 years as the Secretary of the Port Adelaide Cricket Club and current member of the SA Police Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group and Board Director at A Sign of Respect. She leads a portfolio of 300 staff providing mental health and disability services at Anglicare SÁ. |
Holly Monks | |
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Holly has always had a keen interest in sport, particularly in cycling. Three years ago, she discovered triathlon and has loved the rewarding challenges it offers ever since. With her vast corporate leadership background and personal interest in neuroscience and growth mindset she has now founded her own consulting business working with organisations in leadership and corporate culture. Whilst working at CGU, Holly led the CGU Charity Foundation Committee, raising much awareness and substantial funds for various Adelaide based charities. Being extremely passionate about our triathlon community and bringing extensive experience in a range of areas including large event management, fundraising, strategic planning and communications.
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James Caracoussis | Treasurer |
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 | |
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 drive 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 |
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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