Mike Beckingham
Mike Beckingham was one of the driving forces behind establishing the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. His drive, enthusiasm and ability to communicate with the right people to gain support for the first Australian Rural Leadership Program program that established the basis for the organisation. His legacy lives on today in the many fellows who make […]
David Crombie
David is one of the longest-serving board members, chairing the board from November 2000 until March 2008. He was appointed chair of the board when he was president of the National Farmers’ FEderation, chair of Meat and Livestock Australia, director of FKP Properties, president of Queensland Rugby Union, and director of GRM International. David brought […]
Anne Dunn AM
Anne Dunn was a previous board member. She brought with her a wealth of executive experience in community development, training and women’s issues and governance experience with the Australia Council; the South Australian Training and Skills Commission; the Local Government Cultural Development Task Force; and, the National Regional Women’s Advisory Council. Anne is passionate about […]
John Quantrill
John Quantrill provided much of the expertise and organisational skills required to set up the Australian Rural Leadership Program and make the concept work and remain viable. Over the years of his involvement, he held many positions including executive director and program director. As a founding member of the staff, his efforts made a significant […]
Rob Hadler
Rob served on the board from June 2013 to November 2018. Prior to this time, Rob provided long and distinguished service to rural Australia, particularly through his roles in agribusiness, banking, and retail. He is considered a best practice leader in branding and customer engagement, cultural change and employee engagement, risk and issues management, governance, […]
Colin Hendrie
After active service as an army officer in Zimbabwe, rising to the rank of major, and as a special forces squadron commander for the Sultanate of Oman, Colin worked in senior management roles in South Africa, the United States and Australia. In 1994, he founded Outback Initiatives which subsequently provided the Kimberley session of the […]
Dr Lesley Fitzpatrick
Dr Lesley Fitzpatrick provided seven years of leadership to the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in her role as its Chief Executive, from 2007 until 2014. During this time, she drove the diversification of program offerings and educational frameworks, as well as broadening the spectrum of those undertaking its leadership programs. Lesley was also responsible for […]
John Brockelsby
John Brockelsby, known as ‘JB’, has been associated with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation since the first Australian Rural Leadership Program was run in 1993 and has been instrumental through his involvement in every outdoor session, up to and including Course 17, with the exception of Course 3. John has been firmly committed to the […]
Karim Haddad
Karim Haddad joined the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in 2008, bringing his own special touch to the unique and specialised approach to leadership development. As Manager of Leadership Education Programs, Karim was an integral part of the Australian Rural Leadership Program. Working in this role until 2013, he forged lasting bonds with multiple cohorts. Prior […]
