Our Board

Kerry has held leadership roles in the Government and not-for-profit contexts for over 20 years, working with the business, research, and technology sectors to support greater impact from science and medical research for better health and economic outcomes in Australia. In 2005, Kerry was awarded an Australia Day Public Service Medal for services to Science and Medical Research in recognition of these efforts. She continued this work as Chief Executive of the NSW Heart Foundation and now holds the position of Executive Director of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance, continuing her work in this area. A mother of five and grandmother of ten, Kerry is also a passionate believer in the power of education to transform lives. Kerry first travelled to Cambodia in 2015 and became aware of CCF soon after. CCF’s impact was tangible, motivating Kerry and her husband Peter to sponsor two children and look for additional ways to support and promote CCF. Kerry and Peter travel to CCF annually, visiting their sponsor children and bringing back stories to share with other sponsors and stakeholders. Kerry was appointed to the CCF Board in 2018.

Alan was born in Albury, New South Wales. He served as a member of the Australian Federal Police for 20 years, including 5 years of international service in Hong Kong and Cambodia. He practiced as a solicitor for 5 years in New South Wales before moving to Cambodia in 2008 to work as a consultant for CCF. He was subsequently appointed as Manager Legal & Compliance and is a member of the Senior Management Team in Phnom Penh. He is also a member of the Managing Committee of Cambodian Children’s Fund Australia Incorporated and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cambodian Children Trust Fund.

David is an experienced non-executive director currently on the board of four (4) ASX listed entities and Chairs’ the Audit and Risk Committee at each of those entities. David has a passion for mentoring early stage technology businesses and was on the board and CFO at the Elevacao Foundation, an organisation focused on young female entrepreneurs. He was a senior Assurance partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for more than 25 years. David led the Technology, Media and Telco practice for 8 years and was also the Chief Operating Officer of the PwC Assurance business for 5 years. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of NSW, is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. David has been involved with CCF for many years providing support to the finance team and Chairing the Audit Committee.

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men. In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a life-changing visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Bob commenced his professional career as a chartered accountant and has over 20 years of experience working in financial roles with entertainment and media-related companies. In addition to his service with Hoyts Entertainment, Bob spent 10 years with Universal Music, both in Australia and the UK, and, more recently, as Global CFO for the international Out of Home Media company, Eye Corp. Bob has known Scott for over 20 years.

With a focus on family and service, Brett and his wife, Leanne, were married in 1986 and have been blessed with three sons, Luke, Jake, and Lachlan, and equally their wonderful partners, Laura, Alison, and Kirsten. Since 2012, their family has also been privileged, through CCF sponsorship, to welcome Samean, Sochiva, Sokhom, Pheaktra, Leap, twin brothers Chamroeun and Chamrong, and Granny Roeun into their lives. Since graduating from boarding school in 1983, much of Brett's career has been in the family wholesale floor-covering business founded by his late parents in Brisbane in 1966. MJS Floorcoverings has grown over the years into a national company, and as Managing Director, Brett is proud to say it continues in the family tradition into the third generation, with their son Luke beign part of the MJS Team for over 15 years. In addition to his association with CCF, Brett is also a board member of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia. Fishing, travel, and enjoying the company of family and friends are his passions, as is playing a role in giving back to his community by supporting those who need us most. His mantra is: “To leave a positive imprint and the world in a better place through giving back!”

John Rice served as Non-Executive Chairman of GE Gas Power from 2018 to 2020. Prior to this role, Mr Rice was President and Chief Executive Officer of the GE Global Growth Organization for seven years. He has held other senior leadership positions with General Electric in its global markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Canada, before retiring from GE as Vice Chairman in 2018. Mr Rice serves as a director of Baker Hughes and AIG, and is a trustee of Emory University and Hamilton College.

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men. In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a life-changing visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Savy was Operations Manager at CCF before leaving to join Aide et Action International (AEAI) as Regional Director Southeast Asia & China, later rising to Deputy Chief Executive Officer. At AEAI, he led global strategic planning and execution, and program development, working with institutional donors such as the European Union, French Development Agency, and the United Nations. Savy brings a wealth of experience to CCF in his role as Global Chief Operating Officer, with 22 years in the private sector and civil society institutions, and a track record of leadership and senior management roles. Savy holds a Master's Degree (MBA) and a Bachelor's in Accounting.

Axel has a successful career spanning almost 25 years in the financial industry with senior management positions in Frankfurt, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Most recently for Macquarie Investment Management and Wellington Management, where he was a Managing Director, heading up their Asian and European business. A native of Germany, he has been either visiting or working in Asia since the beginning of his career. Over this time, he has developed first-hand a deep appreciation and understanding of the challenges and opportunities people in emerging countries in Southeast Asia face. Axel has a keen interest in educational strategy and is dedicated to helping young children living in poverty. He now lives with his wife, Allison, and their young daughter in London.

Mark is a member of the Board of Directors and a former CEO (2015-2021) of Cinemark Holdings, Inc., a leading motion picture exhibitor operating more than 500 theaters and nearly 6,000 screens in 42 U.S. states, as well as Brazil, Argentina, and 13 other Latin American countries. Prior to joining Cinemark, Mark spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, most recently as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. He previously held a variety of positions within The Walt Disney Company, including as the General Manager of Buena Vista Television and President of Buena Vista International with responsibility for the international theatrical and home entertainment marketing and distribution of Disney, Touchstone, and Pixar films. Mark also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dick Cook Studios from January 2011 until July 2014 and the COO of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. from August 2014 until January 2015. He has a strong history of charity and community service, and has served on the Westmont College Board of Trustees since 1997, the Young Life National Board of Directors since 2011, and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum since 2020. In 2009, he received the Louis B. Mayer Award for Motion Picture Business Leader of the Year. Mark holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from UCLA’s Graduate School of Management and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Westmont College. He’s been married to his wife, Cathy, for more than 40 years, and together, they have three children and six grandchildren.

Tom is the Chairperson of the Cripps Foundation. Tom is an entrepreneurial investor with leadership experience in real estate finance and operations, and venture investing. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Tom has spent the last 18 years working in the USA in Boston, Manchester, New York City, Las Vegas, and Austin, where he co-founded a real estate concept in the commissary kitchen industry. Tom first visited Cambodia in 2001 whilst backpacking in his early 20s, and in 2012 decided to jump on a plane to Phnom Penh with his father, Robert, after watching a documentary on CCF titled “The Australian Story.” After meeting with Scott and getting to understand the impact that CCF has on the lives of so many Cambodian children and families, the Cripps Foundation decided to support through financially backing key CCF programs and initiatives. Other top-tier educational institutions with which the Cripps Foundation has long-standing relationships took notice, and soon, the University of Nottingham and the University of Melbourne were involved, helping to support and elevate the education CCF offers. Seeing CCF graduates go on to achieve fulfilling careers and further academic success has become an enormous source of pride for the Cripps Foundation. Tom continues to live and work in Austin, Texas, with his wife and three children (not including his two current CCF sponsor children and one graduate) and runs ultra-marathons when time permits.

Axel has a successful career spanning almost 25 years in the financial industry with senior management positions in Frankfurt, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Most recently for Macquarie Investment Management and Wellington Management, where he was a Managing Director, heading up their Asian and European business. A native of Germany, he has been either visiting or working in Asia since the beginning of his career. Over this time, he has developed first-hand a deep appreciation and understanding of the challenges and opportunities people in emerging countries in South East Asia face. Axel has a keen interest in educational strategy and is dedicated to helping young children living in poverty. With his wife, Allison, and their daughter, Axel now lives in London.

Jonathan and his family have been involved in fundraising for CCF for over 15 years, including through the Panda Paddlers dragon boat team he co-founded. Jonathan is the former President APAC for leading brand consultancy Landor & Fitch. He was a partner in London-based StartJG, which he established in Dubai and Russia before relocating to Hong Kong, where it grew to become the market leader in Asia, ultimately being acquired by WPP. Jonathan is a passionate sports fan and has served as a director of Cricket Hong Kong, focusing on leveraging the power of sport to create opportunities for underprivileged children in Hong Kong.

Mr. LAI Ni Quiaque (NiQ) is the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Broadband Network Enterprise Solutions (HKBNES). NiQ is passionate about developing talent because he believes that if you get the people right, the company will do great. Before joining HKBN in 2004, NiQ was a highly rated analyst, serving as Director and Head of Asia Telecom Research at Credit Suisse. As a teenager, NiQ dreamt of becoming a tennis pro but wasn’t very good at Tennis, so he became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) instead. In 2011, NiQ visited CCF, and the visit changed his life from thinking, “The world is too big for me to change” to “I can change the world for two people and leave a net positive impact”.

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men. In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a life-changing visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Sheel Kohli is a Communications and Marketing specialist. He spent 18 years at two of the world’s largest financial institutions, Credit Suisse and ING Group, and for the last few years, has been advising some of the most successful blockchain technology startups, Block.one, AAX and Diginex. He started his career in journalism and remains passionate about current affairs and the power of knowledge to change outcomes. He sees CCF as the embodiment of that pursuit, transforming whole families and generations through the power of education. Sheel also loves cycling and running. He now lives in London are locating from Hong Kong.

David is a French-born Chinese whose parents were born and raised in Cambodia until they had to flee the Khmer Rouge. After having worked for BNP Paribas in Paris and Hong Kong, he is currently a director at Macquarie in the Trading Division and a co-founder of a whisky bar. Following an inspirational meeting with Scott in 2016, David decided to sponsor children and assist CCF in organizing fundraising events. Being able to help Cambodia is always something he has wanted to do, given his roots. Empowering children and young people through education is crucial. As a son of political refugees, David knows that even when people start with a significant disadvantage, they can still succeed through education and hard work if they are given the chance to study and lead healthy lives. He is a rescue scuba diver, loves reading and travelling, and has a passion for F&B.

Mark is a member of the Board of Directors and a former CEO (2015-2021) of Cinemark Holdings, Inc., a leading motion picture exhibitor operating more than 500 theaters and nearly 6,000 screens in 42 U.S. states, as well as Brazil, Argentina, and 13 other Latin American countries. Prior to joining Cinemark, Mark spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, most recently as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. He previously held a variety of positions within The Walt Disney Company, including as the General Manager of Buena Vista Television and President of Buena Vista International with responsibility for the international theatrical and home entertainment marketing and distribution of Disney, Touchstone, and Pixar films. Mark also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dick Cook Studios from January 2011 until July 2014 and the COO of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. from August 2014 until January 2015. He has a strong history of charity and community service, and has served on the Westmont College Board of Trustees since 1997, the Young Life National Board of Directors since 2011, and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum since 2020. In 2009, he received the Louis B. Mayer Award for Motion Picture Business Leader of the Year. Mark holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from UCLA’s Graduate School of Management and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Westmont College. He’s been married to his wife, Cathy, for more than 40 years, and together, they have three children and six grandchildren.

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men. In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a life-changing visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Warren is a fixed income sales manager for BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation. Previously, he was an attorney specializing in real estate and commercial litigation. Warren has been a supporter and fundraiser for a variety of organizations helping at-risk children including Charity Water, International Justice Mission and Maiti Nepal. Warren has also been a mentor to children in the New York City area for the past 11 years and sponsors two CCF kids that he visits annually in Cambodia.

Cammie Rice is a senior-level executive in the technology and financial services industries. Mrs Rice held the position of Senior Vice President within the Finance Technology group at Bank of America headquarters. She also led the strategy team for the Global Corporate Staff Technology Group. From 1998 to 2006, Mrs Rice was the Senior Director of the Americas Strategic Partners at Hyperion Solutions Corporation. She has always enjoyed public speaking engagements for KODAK, National Education Association, Duke University, Photo Marketing Association International and IBM. Mrs Rice is also currently a board member and Vice Chairman of Usher’s New Look Foundation, and is on the advisory council for Emory’s Global Health Institute. She and her husband live in the US and have four sons.

Matt Greene resides in Hawaii. He co-founded Red Leaf Resources as its initial investor in 2005 and served as CFO until 2013 when he transitioned to managing Red Leaf's licensing program, resource acquisition efforts, and special projects. In 2014, he became a consultant and moved his family outside the United States. Since departing full-time executive positions, Matt has enjoyed being an active dad to his children, coaching volleyball, and volunteering in his community. Matt founded a family foundation, The MJG Foundation, which conducts several solar, internet, and construction projects that serve the indigenous Qeros Nation in the Peruvian Andes. The foundation provides tuition assistance to underprivileged students and also assists school programs in Costa Rica. Matt continues to remotely oversee several development and construction projects in Utah and Idaho.

Adjunct Professor Victoria Elegant is Vice-President, JAPAC (Asia Pacific) Regional Medical Head, and Global Lead, Access to Healthcare for Amgen. Prof Elegant is a physician who joined the pharmaceutical industry after postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology in the United Kingdom. She has held positions in global drug development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Drug Safety in Japan, Australia, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Before joining Amgen, Prof. Elegant served as Vice President of Regulatory and Medical Affairs, APAC, based in Shanghai for 10 years at Baxter, and as Vice President of Medical Affairs, Asia, for Shire. She has extensive experience in pharmaceuticals, biologics, and devices. Prof Elegant is a Fellow of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine and a Global Fellow in Medicines Development. She serves on the Board of Studies for the Master's in Pharmaceutical Medicine at UNSW, is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Master's in Pharmaceutical Medicine at the University of Sydney, as well as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney. She is also a member of the advisory committee for the Pharmaceutical Industry Practice at the University of Queensland. She has a Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She is the President of the Asia Pacific chapter of the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS), a member of the global MAPS Board, and a member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine Global Forum. She is also a member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's biotech advisory panel.

Rosy has been an educational professional since 1987. Her career began in the public sector, in disability and welfare, where she progressed from caseworker positions to hold management and senior operational positions. In 2000, Rosy moved into the private sector, establishing a vocational training college for professionals in the property, finance and business sectors. Rosy shares her management and leadership skills as an active member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Training and Development. Over the years, Rosy has held various board positions in charitable organisations and been a member of numerous government advisory committees. Rosy and her husband John have been associated with CCF since 2014 and now support 3 children through the sponsorship program.

Ralph is a graduate of the University of Alberta in Canada. He also received his MA in Communications – Marketing, Strategy, Research and Development for Non-Profit Organizations at Wheaton College Graduate School. For over 25 years, Ralph has worked on projects in International Development and global health. Projects have ranged from partnering with in-country programs to develop resources and education for vulnerable children in the Global South to major global health initiatives. Ralph was named the President & CEO of Assist International in May 2015. For the past five years, Ralph has led Assist International in the growth and development of its partnerships with in-country programs that address the needs of vulnerable children through orphan village development and education. At the same time, Assist International's role in global health has continued to expand. These are exceptional times, and Ralph is passionate about bringing partners together to work efficiently to effectively address the needs of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Cambodian Children’s Fund Founder, Scott Neeson, spent 26 years in the film industry, lastly as President of 20th Century Fox International. He managed revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and oversaw the release and marketing of several blockbuster Hollywood films, including Braveheart, Titanic, Star Wars and X-Men. In 2004, Scott left the film industry to set up Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) after a life-changing visit the Southeast Asian country. Paying for all of the start-up costs out of his own pocket, Scott started CCF to help just a handful of children. CCF now educates around 1,900 children living in one of the most impoverished parts of Cambodia and supports families with community-based projects.

Mike is a UK Chartered Accountant who has worked mainly in Higher Education. After retiring from a senior position at University College London (UCL), Mike has undertaken a number of volunteer projects for NGOs in Africa and Southeast Asia. He has been involved with CCF for over 10 years, undertaking volunteer projects in Phnom Penh and implementing both financial systems and school information systems. Having seen firsthand the excellent work done by CCF and its impact on the lives of students and others in the community, Mike is keen to continue supporting CCF by volunteering as a Trustee in the UK.

Kate is a member of one of the Professional Conduct Committees for the Bar Association of NSW and is Ombudsman for Australian Mensa. With a background in Philosophy, with a keen interest in Ethics in particular, she has also taught Ethics for the Dept. of Education in its alternative programme to religious instruction and is part of the Raise Foundation’s Mentor Program, mentoring students from Fort St High School. Kate has had a long career in teaching at all levels from primary to tertiary, much of that time focussing on remedial programmes for lower ability students during early adolescence. Following that, she was a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Notre Dame (Syd.) in the Education faculty, teaching post-graduate language assimilation strategies into the secondary classroom. Kate is also a member of Australian Mensa and was elected to the position of Chairman and CEO, a position she held for six years. During that period, she was a member of the General Council of Mensa International Ltd and sat on the International Board of Directors. At present, she is the International Editor of the Mensa World Journal, a monthly magazine that is distributed to every Mensa member worldwide.

Richard Pengelley began his career as a High School Physical Education teacher in 1982 after years of swimming and playing water polo at an elite level, including at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics and 1982 and 1986 world championships. Upon being invited to become a school Chaplain he studied for the Anglican priesthood and was ordained in 1994. He has since been a parish priest, Director of Service Learning, Associate Professor of Sports Science, Dean of St George’s Cathedral, Sub-Dean of Community at the University of Western Australia, University College Chaplain, and is now working part-time as Chaplain of St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School. He has extensive media experience and speaks regularly at educational conferences. He met Scott Neeson in 2012, as he and his wife, Jo, set up an annual service-learning program at CCF, where around 24 students and 9 staff come to serve each December. He has served on numerous boards and chaired several charities. Richard is an Adjunct Teaching Fellow in the School of Human Sciences at UWA.

Jeff, Senior Managing Director, is the Head of Innovative Equity Ventures team in Macquarie Capital. Jeff is based in Seattle and is responsible for IEV’s global strategy and relationships. He has worked in finance for almost two decades and started his career at a hedge fund as an analyst and trader. Jeff has also held various senior investment banking positions and in leading IEV, executed exclusive investments and transactions in some of the most sought after TMT/Internet companies globally. He has over 14 years of experience at Macquarie, spanning numerous offices and countries. He also previously was head of cash equities for Greater China overseeing three offices and over 100 staff. Jeff graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with honors from Johns Hopkins University in 2002. He serves on the Krieger School’s Second Decade Society and the Center for Financial Economics Advisory Council. Jeff is also active with youth sports as a volunteer coach and board member.

With a focus on family and service, Brett and his wife, Leanne, were married in 1986 and have been blessed with three sons, Luke, Jake, and Lachlan, and equally their wonderful partners, Laura, Alison, and Kirsten. Since 2012, their family has also been privileged, through CCF sponsorship, to welcome Samean, Sochiva, Sokhom, Pheaktra, Leap, twin brothers Chamroeun and Chamrong, and Granny Roeun into their lives. Since graduating from boarding school in 1983, much of Brett's career has been in the family wholesale floorcovering business founded by his late parents in Brisbane in 1966. MJS Floorcoverings has grown over the years into a national company, and as Managing Director, Brett is proud to say it continues the family tradition into the third generation, with their son Luke having been part of the MJS Team for over 15 years. In addition to his association with CCF, Brett is also a board member of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia. Fishing, travel, and enjoying the company of family and friends are his passions, as is playing a role in giving back to his community by supporting those who need us most. His mantra is: “To leave a positive imprint and the world in a better place through giving back!”

Andrea Thorpe has been involved with CCF for over 10 years, having become a sponsor of a CCF child in 2007. Andrea lived with her family in Singapore for over five years, during which time she became actively involved in supporting charities that promote a better future for Cambodia. She is a graduate of the University of Bournemouth with a background in finance and hospitality.

Dan discovered CCF in 2017 after visiting Cambodia and witnessing first-hand some of the hardships faced by children growing up in poverty there. He now sponsors two boys, one on behalf of his godson, and has visited them several times. Dan was CCF's representative to receive the Best STEM school award at the Global Schools Prize 2026 at the Education World Forum in London. Dan has worked in the aviation industry for over 20 years and is the co-founder of a firm providing consultancy services focused on sustainable aviation.

Gina is a seasoned board director and advisor with extensive experience in global entertainment and media. As President of Global Distribution at 20th Century Fox, she oversaw the distribution of the studio’s vast film and television content portfolio to television and digital services worldwide, navigated the industry's shift to digital streaming and shepherded the business to a multi-billion-dollar annual revenue stream. She worked at Fox for over 20 years and her earlier career included roles in investment banking and finance. She holds an M.B.A. from the Anderson School at UCLA and a B.S. in Business Administration-Finance from California State University. She also completed the Directors’ Consortium program at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. Currently, she serves as an independent board director for Les Mills International and New Zealand Rugby Commercial. She is also a board director for Earth League International, a non-profit combating environmental crime. Gina and her husband have been supporters of CCF since 2014 as sponsors, and she is thrilled to now apply her commercial, operations and governance experience as a board director.

Jonathan and his family have been involved in fundraising for CCF for over 15 years, including through the Panda Paddlers dragon boat team he co-founded. Jonathan is the former President APAC for leading brand consultancy Landor & Fitch. He was a partner in London-based StartJG, which he established in Dubai and Russia before relocating to Hong Kong, where it grew to become the market leader in Asia, ultimately being acquired by WPP. Jonathan is a passionate sports fan and has served as a director of Cricket Hong Kong, focusing on leveraging the power of sport to create opportunities for underprivileged children in Hong Kong.

Nigel, COS, MSc, PGC LTHEA, SFHEA, is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Southampton Solent University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Nigel retired from the UK police in 2017 as a Detective Sergeant with 25 years of service, with 15 years of that time spent investigating serious child protection cases. He first got involved with the CCF in 2013 when he was invited to work with and train the CCF’s new Child Protection Unit (CPU), writing and delivering training on the investigation of crimes against children and the interviewing of child victims. Nigel continues this work to this day and is one of the CPU’s Subject Matter Experts. In June 2019, he received the Commander of the Royal Order of Sahametrei, for “distinguished services to the King and to the people of Cambodia” in recognition of his work with CCF and the CPU. In recent years, his move into academia has led him to become more involved in the educational side of CCF, in particular, the Neeson Cripps Academy (NCA). In March 2024, alongside staff at the NCA, he helped develop a mentoring project in which female students from Southampton Solent University mentor and support CCF girls who excel in STEM subjects and are interested in pursuing STEM degrees at university.

Wayne grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. As a graduate of Oenology, Wayne’s extensive career in the wine industry spans over four decades and includes winemaking in California, France, Spain, and Australia. He worked as a winemaker for a number of recognised Australian wineries before establishing Dutschke Wines in 1998. After running a successful family wine business, he has recently retired from the wine industry. Wayne and his family have been longtime supporters of CCF. After visiting CCF in 2024, Wayne became inspired to become more involved and has been actively advocating and fundraising for CCF since his return. Wayne is also the author of the children’s book “ My Dad has Purple Hands”. His interests include family, travel, football, wildlife, and gardening.

Patrick, until recently, was Managing Director of Australian Cooperage Co., overseeing operations across the Asia-Pacific region. ACC is a leading manufacturer of oak wine and whisky barrels. Through my career, I have had the opportunity to travel extensively and see firsthand the contrasts in living conditions and opportunities around the world. My first visit to Cambodia and CCF in 2024 was a privilege, offering a deeply moving insight into the incredible work that Scott and the CCF team do. Sharing this experience with my family—my wife Sandy and daughters Helena and Bella—was profoundly meaningful. The opportunity to contribute to the CCF community is an honour, and I look forward to supporting its mission in any way I can. Professionally, I hold a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of South Australia and have completed the Company Directors Course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (2022). I am also Vice-President of the Central District Football Club (SANFL). Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, bike riding, golf, and travel.

Connor’s connection to Cambodian Children’s Fund began during a visit to Phnom Penh, where he was inspired by the resilience of the children and the depth of care shown by the CCF team. Moved by the organisation’s impact, he became a sponsor that same evening and later encouraged his sister to join the sponsorship community. He believes deeply in the power of education and community support to transform lives and is committed to helping CCF expand its reach and impact. Professionally, Connor is an Associate Partner at PA Consulting and a Chartered Nuclear Engineer with over 20 years of experience delivering major transformation across government, infrastructure, and regulated industries. He also chairs the Nuclear Industry Association’s Decommissioning and Waste Management Working Group and is a former Trustee of the Nuclear Institute and past Chair of the Young Generation Network.

Dave is a seasoned entrepreneur and philanthropist driven by a deep commitment to uplifting disadvantaged communities. With over two decades in the investment banking and digital asset industries, Dave has transitioned to focus on impactful philanthropy. His passion for social impact resonates strongly with CCF’s mission, inspired by his transformative visit to Phnom Penh, where he and his wife sponsor two young girls. For years, Dave has supported orphanages and schools in Indonesia, reinforcing his dedication to education and care for the less fortunate. As an active Volunteer Coach with Splash Foundation, he empowers domestic helpers through swim instruction, fostering confidence and community. Dave’s blend of business acumen and heartfelt philanthropy positions him to advance CCF’s work in transforming lives through education, healthcare, and hope.