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Ability First welcomes a new Ambassador
Changing of the Guard at Ability First Australia
Ability First welcomes a new Ambassador
Ability First Australia is pleased to announce that Ellyse Perry, dual international sportsperson, has agreed to come on board as our third Ambassador.
Changing of the Guard at Ability First Australia
Chairman Phil Cave AM, announced at the last Ability First Australia Board meeting that incumbent CEO Glenn Gardner AM will retire from the post with effect 31 December 2011.
After almost 25 years in the disability sector, as CEO of Northcott Disability Services and the inaugural Chair of the Ability First Australia, Glenn Gardner AM will retire from Ability First with effect 31 December 2011.
Phil’s announcement is as follows: “I would like to bring you all up to date with the latest news from Ability First.
As you know Glenn has been CEO from January 2008. When he commenced he committed to giving Ability First 3 years in that role. Glenn is now in his 4th year and has indicated to me his intention to stand down as CEO from 31 Dec 2011. I am pleased however that Glenn’s successor has already been found and indeed appointed!
Andrew Rowley has commenced working with Ability First 3 days a week commencing Monday 12 Sept for the remainder of this year. This will allow him to work alongside Glenn until he takes over as CEO from 1 January 2012.
Andrew was until recently the inaugural CEO of the Steve Waugh Foundation and comes with considerable experience in fundraising and developing effective partnerships and networks.
Ability First’s Board has approved my recommendation that Andrew engage Glenn on a contractual basis for 1 day a week from 1 Jan 2012 for the remainder of that year. Glenn will also stay on the Board for that period.
I know you will join with me in welcoming Andrew to Ability First Australia. “
