ELECTED BOARD DIRECTORS

Sue Gliddon

Board Chair

Experienced and dedicated industry leader in sport with a history of working in the not-for-profit, university, and sports industries. A strong advocate of values-driven behaviours and organisational culture.

Sue is currently the National Governance Specialist for Masters Swimming Australia and an experienced Director and Chair for an Olympic sport at a National level. As a volunteer, she currently Chairs the National Team Selection Committee for a National Sport and is an elected member of a sub committee for an International Sporting Federation.

Bringing a comprehensive understanding of sport from participation through to High Performance to deliver effective and efficient governance practices, Sue looks forward to creating positive whole of sport strategic outcomes for the water polo community.

Leanne Kelly

Deputy Chair

Leanne has been involved in water polo for almost 50 years, in WA and Victoria. Leanne has played at club and state level as well as coaching at club, state and national level. Leanne is current coaching the pink pointers Masters Water Polo Club.

Leanne has previously served on the Water Polo WA Board, including time as Chair. Leanne has also been involved in the administration of other sports including volleyball, hockey and cricket.

As a professional, Leanne has her on legal firm specialising in Family Law.

Emily Randall

Director

Emily is an experienced senior leader focusing in areas such as corporate partnerships, governance, strategic planning and organisational change management. An experienced Industry Association CEO, Emily holds an MBA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Alex Pirone

Director

Alex is a senior manager at a leading consulting firm where he advises large national, international and government clients on a range of tax advisory, consulting and governance matters to help his clients navigate complex challenges.

Alex has been actively involved in water polo for over 15 years at both a club and state level and has made significant contributions as both a player and volunteer, including as a President and Vice-President of a WA water polo club.

Alex looks forward to contributing to the strategic direction, governance, and overall success of Water Polo WA, making a positive impact on the sport and its community.

Mark Waters

Director

Bio to follow

Anouska Barnes

Director

Anouska has been involved in Water Polo for over 20 years. at a regional level. Having administered Country Championships, AYC teams and in recent years holding executive postitions with Geraldton Water Polo Assocation places Anouska in a great place to be an active contributor to the Water Polo WA Board. Professional Anouska is a full time primary school teacher specalising in Aborignal education