The Board

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is a trading and registered business name of New Mardi Gras Ltd. The membership elects the Board of New Mardi Gras Ltd.

 

The Board exists to ensure the organisation stays attuned to the wishes of members and the broader community. Its role is one of governance, developing policy, lobbying and ensuring the company has the right professional management team.

 

Damon Hartley has long established strong community links and a long term background in Administration and Production, and the recent addition of Training.

 

Amanda Keeling holds a Masters in Communication Studies, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Diploma in Project Management. Working as a media and communications consultant, Amanda’s experience ranges from marketing, research, strategy and business development, to client relations, production, media and communications. Amanda currently sits on the SGLMG Community Engagement Committee, and the Board of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association as the Director of Media and Communications.

 

Phil Kershaw (Treasurer) is a Chartered Accountant with 11 years experience with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu before holding senior positions in other organizations including Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director. Phil is also an experienced company director having served on numerous Boards, including publicly listed companies, superannuation trustee companies, joint venture companies and overseas companies.

Siri Kommedahl is currently a business development and strategy consultant in the field of digital media and online transactional businesses. She has held senior management positions in traditional software development and digital media companies in the US and Australia for the past 15 years, building business units and leading international expansion. She has been a board director (and chair) of several non-profit organisations in the arts and for the LGBT community most recently serving a 4 year term on the ACON board.

Liam Miller was a UNSW Co-op Scholar where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance. He has since worked in a range of marketing, sales and general management roles and is currently the Founder and Managing Director for a health and fitness company.

Peter Urmson (Chair) is CEO of the Online Marketing Group at Fairfax Media. He has a s trong professional background in business management; he brings strong commercial attributes to the Board across areas of digital, marketing, and commerce. He has also sat on the Commercial Development Group, addressing new revenue and community opportunities. Additionally, Pete consults with the Head of Marketing on strategic direction and social media.

 

David Wilson has a Bachelor of Com merce (Accounting/IT) and a Master of Commerce (Organisational Behaviour/IT). David has been a member elected Board member of a Superannuation Trustee company. David was employed in IT with a large pharmaceutical company for 16 years.


Peter Munro
(Company Secretary)
Peter has bachelor's degrees in law and communications and is a solicitor qualified to practice in a number of jurisdictions.  Peter is employed as an in house counsel for one of Australia's largest accounting firms.

David Wilson has a Bachelor of Com merce (Accounting/IT) and a Master of Commerce (Organisational Behaviour/IT). David has been a member elected Board member of a Superannuation Trustee company. David was employed in IT with a large pharmaceutical company for 16 years.


Peter Munro
(Company Secretary)
Peter has bachelor's degrees in law and communications and is a solicitor qualified to practice in a number of jurisdictions.  Peter is employed as an in house counsel for one of Australia's largest accounting firms.

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