Board of Directors
We are led by a board of directors who are all volunteers and elected by our members to represent them. The primary role of the board is to work with the leadership team in setting the strategic direction of the Club.
Commodore
David Rogers
David was a senior partner with KPMG Australia for 27 years, as well as a Board member and chair of the Audit Committee.
Vice Commodore
Laurie Puddy
Laurie was a Director of Crown Lift Trucks for 20y ears, Principle of W.A. Fork Trucks for 20 years and founding chairman of the Western Reds Rugby League Football Club.
Rear Commodore
Karen Robinson
Karen is an owner of a small business, specialising in Marketing and Travel. Along with Vice Captain & Assistant Treasurer of Avalon SLSC.
Hon. Treasurer
Tom Muir
Tom spent 25 years in banking & financial services as a principal in Meridian International Capital LTD. Along with practicing as a chartered accountant specialising in tax and Lecturing at University of Technology Sydney.
Director
Peter Haig
Peter spent 47 years as Owner/ Manager of Service Station sites & motor companies. As a Commodore & Life Member of the RMYC BB. Captain of Lake Lake Macquarie Seafari & Seniors Club President.
Director
Phil Alchin
CEO and owner of leading supplier of components to the bedding Industry. 45 years' experience in product development, trade finance, overseas trade & logistics. Past Commodore KMYC.
Director
Kobi Simmat
Kobi is founder & CEO of BestPractice.biz for 19 years. Consulted over 70 countries in Professional service areas of growth strategy, organisational development, business improvement, risk management & compliance. Previously involved in family development business including commercial & residential projects. Kobi is Captain of the RMYC Mini Mariners since 2019.
Director
Bruce Morgan
Bruce is currently Chair of Transport Asset Holding Entity. He's been Directors of; European Australian Business Council (inc. 3years as Deputy Chair) from 2011, UNSW Foundation, Patron Redkite, Sydney Water, Origin Energy, Caltex & Audit Partner at PwC. Aswell as former Chair of Sydney Water, PwC Australia, NSW Ministerial Advisory Committee of Social Housing and a fellow CAANZ.
Director
Graham Pickles
Graham was former Managing Director of Tech Pacific & Hagemeyer Asia Pacific. Along with former Board Member of Hagemeyer, First Pacific and also Chair of the audit commitee. Member of the Supervisory Board of Indofood. Former Director of Goodman Fielder Singapore & International Operations. Former Owner Faraway Bay (eco Tourism resort) in Kimberley.