Kathy has over 30 years’ experience working within the Community services sector in roles within the Not for Profit, Federal Government, State Government and Local Government sectors. In November 2019 Kathy commenced as CEO Aquatics and Recreation Victoria. Kathy has been a board member of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria since 2018. Prior to this Kathy was the Manager Community Wellbeing at Knox City Council responsible for leading Councils strategic planning, policy development, social and community infrastructure, community development, research and provision of programs and services to support Council’s goals to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the Knox community. Kathy has a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), and is an associate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Nicky is a commercial, dynamic and results-orientated HR Leader. She is driven to enhance high performance and aligning people capabilities with business strategy to achieve success. Nicky has a decisive-yet-collaborative leadership style that suits a variety of business environments with all key stakeholders, including executive level and board. Nicky is tough minded in her approach to achieving success and has a strong personal commitment to loyalty and integrity, with a resilient capacity to stay positive under pressure. Nicky's success factor lies in her ability to connect with people and champion organisational culture through creating a delightful and engaging employee experience.

Gar is founder and Executive Chair of the multi award winning Aura Holohan Group who provide specialist feasibility, design and facility management services to the sports and leisure sector in Ireland. He chaired the ‘International Union of Architects’ (UIA) Working Programme for Sports and Leisure from 2014-2018. He represented the UIA on the International Olympic Committee’s Working Group on Sustainability. He was a consultant to the Irish Department of Tourism, Transport and Sport for over 25 years. In 2000, at the request of a public sector client, Gar set up Aura Sport and Leisure Management, a multi-award-winning facility management company currently managing 12 public swimming pools, in partnership with local authorities, throughout Ireland and five private fitness clubs. The group has been certified in Ireland’s ‘Top 30 Best Workplaces’ for the past five years and is ‘Investors in Diversity’ certified. Gar combines his specialist sports architect expertise with his sports facility management experience to develop and manage facilities that not only satisfy the needs of athletes and recreational users, but also meet the needs/objectives of clients, funding agencies and stakeholders.

RJ has worked in aquatics for 20 years across local government, non-profits, aquatic facility management organisations and peak bodies.  RJ’s role focusses on industry development and capability, bringing industry, community and government organisations together to develop joint strategies and guidance, as well as advocating the industry's impact and importance. RJ oversees a number of functional portfolios at RLSSA including: Industry Safety, Training & Workforce Development, Education, Lifesaving Development & IT. RJ holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Social Impact - from the Australian Graduate School of Management at the University of New South Wales.