President: Alexandra Finley joined the Board of Rainbow Club Australia in May 2009 and became President in June 2010. Alexandra is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Spark Infrastructure a specialist infrastructure investment fund listed on the ASX. She has many years of corporate governance, legal, and commercial experience gained in both private practice and the corporate environment. 

Vice President: Rob Lloyd joined the Board of Rainbow Club Australia in 2004 and was elected Vice President in 2010. He was involved in establishing the Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim and is both the Event Director and the energy behind The Magic’s huge success. Rob is the Managing Director at The Breckenridge Property Group, is a Director of LBW Trust and has previously sat on the Board of the Australian Direct Property Institute and The Pathways Foundation.

Board Member since 2008: John Taplin is a retired business man with experience in the financial sector, most recently working for Goldman Sachs JB Were as a Futures Managing Director and Partner. John and his family have personal experience with Rainbow Club in action as his son attended Cronulla/Miranda Rainbow Club from an early age.

Board Member since 2010. Mark McCormack recently retired from the role of Australian Operations and Managing Director of Koppers International. He brings extensive business experience and contacts with Surf Life Savers to the Board.

Board Member since 2017. Dipen Dhruv is the Services Sales Director (APAC) at Salesforce. Dipen is a technology evangelist and his background covers a wide range of technology practices including technology assessment and implementation, outsourcing strategy development, vendor selection and management, and technology transformation.

Board Member since 2018. Ernie Cirignano is the Founder and Executive Coach of Prime Coaching, an organisation that develops people and grows business. With extensive experience in aviation in senior leadership roles and more recently working with a large global corporate entity, Ernie’s expertise includes: aircraft engineering, professional development and training, human resources, leadership development, executive coaching, change and transformation. Ernie is the Manager for Cronulla/Miranda Rainbow Club where his son  attends swimming lessons.

Board Member since 2018. Tracey Raso is the Regional Managing Director for Revlon Australia and New Zealand. She has extensive marketing, strategic planning and retail experience across various consumer packaged goods companies. Tracey is a member of the recently formed Rainbow Club Board Committee on People and Culture.

Board Member since 2018. Steve Langan-Stark is a former investment banker from New York who has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, and treasury. He has strong foundations in balance sheet management with an emphasis on liquidity and capital efficiency. Steve also serves on the Finance Committee of Rainbow Club and has a son that is a member of Maroubra Rainbow Club.

Board Member since 2022. Mathew Harper has been a member of Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club since the age of 5. Mat is involved in many different aspects of the community including surf lifesaving, water safety and community engagement. Outside of his life saving commitments, Mathew works as the Chief Operating Officer of a large business in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. .

General Manager, Finance
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Wilson Leung is responsible for the Finance across the Rainbow Club network.

CEO
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Greame Houston oversees the day to day operations of Rainbow Club and reports to the Board.

P & C Business Partner
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Errin Claypole is responsible for all HR functions across the Rainbow Club network.

Information & Technology Manager
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Heather Nadilo is responsible for all matters relating to Rainbow Clubs CRM, website and online portals.

Club Resources Manager
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Natalie Dillenbeck is responsible for providing resources to help and support all Rainbow Clubs.

Aquatics Programs & Quality Manager
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Angelique Raffo is responsible for ensuring quality across our programs and clubs and for leading, managing and resourcing a workforce that is motivated to provide a quality service.

Grants and Partnership Manager
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Kye Gillies is responsible for managing all Rainbow Club grants and partnerships.

Events & Marketing Manager
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Emma Baldwin organises and runs all Rainbow Club events, and promotions including the Squad Carnival, Malabar Magic, Rainbow Connect, as well as other training and fundraising events. Also all Rainbow Club communications, marketing and social media

Member Services Coordinator
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Min Strauss provides support for existing and potential Rainbow Club members and families.

Development Manager, NSW Sydney South
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Carla Barnes is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Club into the NSW Sydney South.

Regional Development Manager, Sydney West
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Robyn Bayliss is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Club into the area west of Sydney to the Central West of NSW.

Regional Development Manager, Northern NSW Region
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Alison Green is responsible for the expansion and management of the Rainbow Club NSW Northern region.

Regional Development Manager, Sydney Metro (North Shore/Northern Beaches)
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Alex Vaccher is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Club’s Sydney North Shore and Northern beaches area.

Regional Development Manager, Sydney Metro (Eastern Suburbs)
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Ryan Hansen is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Club’s Sydney Eastern Suburbs area.

Regional Development Manager, NSW Southwest Sydney
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Belinda Osborne is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Clubs in the NSW Southwest Sydney area.

Recruitment & HR Coordinator
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Sidra Khan is responsible for providing help and support with the recruitment of Swim Teachers, In Pool Volunteers and our Train to Teach program

Accounts Office
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My Hoang is responsible for Rainbow Club’s payroll and accounts payable.

Member Services Coordinator
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Lauren Marler provides support for existing and potential Rainbow Club members and families.

Local Coordinator, NSW South Coast
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Taylor Dawson is responsible for the expansion and management of Rainbow Club into NSW South Coast.

Finance Officer
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Kylie Richards is responsible for all accounts receivable including NDIS claims and invoicing Plan Managers.

Payroll and Accounts Office
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Katy Jung is responsible for Rainbow Club’s payroll and accounts payable.

Swimming Officer
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Nicola Davies-Cooke is responsible for ensuring that Swim the Rainbow program is embedded in all our Clubs and our teachers are supported to deliver this program to all children with a disability.

 Gary Bradshaw was always enthusiastic, the one with the plan, running, golf, and “Bertha”. Gary is a man of action.

Tony Williams is renowned for his tireless ‘collection’ skills and provided our fundraising events with lots of ‘goodies’.

Philip Holt is the man who gave Rainbow Club direction and guidance from day one. Ask Philip and he says “yes”. His generosity is legendary. He has asked all the hard questions and found the answers.

Malcolm Kerr arranges what needs to be arranged. He loaned Rainbow Club his people, his meeting rooms and his valuable time. Malcolm is a quiet achiever who works towards finding solutions. 

Suzanne Stanton has the history of Rainbow Club at her finger tips from her ten years as President. Suzanne was tireless in her passion to make Rainbow Club a success through her breadth of experience, network of friends and colleagues, fundraising, and her heart for volunteering.

Margaret Taplin raised funds for Rainbow Club over 20 years with the annual fundraiser now running like a well oiled machine. Her enthusiasm, energy and efficiency never waivered. From numerous events, Margaret has contributed in excess of a quarter of a million dollars to Rainbow Club.

Rob Lloyd exudes energy and enthusiasm and his commitment to the growth and future of Rainbow Club never varies. His passion for the Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim makes it the successful annual event that has become a corner stone of Rainbow Club fundraising.

Alexandra came to Rainbow Club in 2010 so is now 9 years as President. She took over this role from Suzanne Stanton and has been leading the organisation through a period of change and growth ever since. She is organised and flexible and has introduced networks that have become major supporters of Rainbow Club’s fundraising events.

Bob McCotter joined the Rainbow Club Board in 2013 and as Board Secretary and member of the Finance Committee has been a major influence on compliance across the organisation. He leads the Rainbow Club charge on grant applications and has been responsible for approximately $1million income from various sources over the last decade. His generosity with his time led to him setting up the Northern NSW Regional Board. Rainbow Club is fortunate to have his guidance and perseverance to meet the highest standards.