Firstly, the Board has unanimously elected Jon Dee as Chair of the Board of Directors until the first Board Director meeting after the next AGM in 2025. Additionally, the Board has committed to engaging with the membership to work towards establishing an independent Chair role at the next AGM. Sue Feary will continue as Deputy Chair of the social chamber, and James Felton-Taylor will remain Deputy Chair of the economic chamber.
Jon Dee has held prominent leadership positions across the environmental and sustainability sectors, earning widespread recognition for his contributions to driving positive change. As a distinguished social entrepreneur, broadcaster, and campaigner, he has co-founded influential organisations such as Planet Ark, DoSomething, National Tree Day, and One Tree Per Child, establishing a notable reputation for his impactful initiatives.
Welcoming New Directors and Honouring Past Contributions
FSC ANZ is also delighted to also announce the addition of two outstanding individuals as new members of its Board of Directors. Collaborating with established Directors and re-elected Chair Jon Dee, they will play an important role in setting FSC ANZ's strategic direction. The new Directors are:
- Rachael Cavanagh, individual member, Social Chamber
- Scott McLean, individual member, Social Chamber
View the full board composition and board director profiles here.
Melanie Robertson, CEO of FSC ANZ, remarked, "We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who nominated for the Board of Directors. Your participation is vital to our organisation's success. We are excited to welcome both new and returning Directors to the Board and to have Jon Dee back as Chair. Their expertise and guidance will be instrumental in steering our organisation towards future success."
Melanie also expressed sincere gratitude to Mike Thompson and Alfred ‘Parry’ Agius for their dedicated service on the FSC ANZ Board of Directors. "We bid them farewell and thank them for their substantial contributions, which have played a vital role in shaping the direction and influence of FSC in Australia over the years."