Board of Directors
The FPA Australia Directors are actively engaged in the fire
protection industry, working for many of the major names in fire
protection.
As leaders in the industry, these volunteers bring many years of
knowledge and expertise to the Association, ensuring its continued
relevance and standing.
They provide the governance oversight needed to ensure the
ongoing success of FPA Australia.
The Board meets on a regular basis and Directors are involved on
behalf of the organisation in various technical committees, special
interest groups, Australian Standards committees, the annual Fire
Australia Conference and Exhibition, and many other fire protection
activities throughout the year.
Download the Association's Strategic Directions
2019-2022 here.
To contact the FPA Australia Board please email board@fpaa.com.au. If
your email is intended for a particular board member, please
specify this in the email subject line.
FPA Australia Board of Directors
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President
- Bob Grieve
Bob is the CEO of Delta Fire Australasia Pty Ltd, incorporating
Delta Integrated Systems specialising in special hazards
engineering and supply. He has 40 years' experience in the
fire industry working for Wormald and FFE/Quell. Bob is
currently a member of TAC 11/22, TAC 3, and TAC 2, as well as being
a member of the FPIB Advisory Committee.
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Vice-President - Patrick Conway
Patrick is the ANZ Regional Manager for
Viking Group, and has over 30 years experience in the electrical
and fire market. He has successfully held technical, sales,
and senior management roles within both small and large
companies. He is now involved in the wet and special hazards
systems sector of the industry across Australasia and is an active
participant in the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.
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Director - Robert
Broadhead
Rob is the founder and CEO of 2020 Fire Protection, a company
that focuses on inspection and testing, repairs and upgrades,
annual fire safety statements, office fitouts, and fire order
upgrades. Rob is passionate about the industry becoming a
trusted profession, and spends a lot of time educating the strata
sector on the importance of fire safety.
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Director
- John Lynch
John is the General Manager for Business Services for Wormald.
He has been involved in the Fire Industry for 22 years and is a
current member of TAC 3/7 and the current chair of TAC 1.
Prior to working in the fire industry, John held sales and
marketing roles with Nestlé in Australia and PNG, and Cadbury
Schweppes.
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Director
- Yvonne Pengilly
Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Technology (Engineering), and has
worked within the construction industry for the past 35+ years,
including as a government executive, board member, managing
director, regional manager, and project superintendent in trade
contracting, contract administration, project management, design
management, and development management.
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Director - Russell
Porteous
Russ is the CEO of Firewize, an
innovative fire safety design, installation and maintenance
consultancy located in Melbourne, Australia. With almost 30 years
of broad industry experience, Russ is sought after for his
technical abilities on subjects including safety, fire detection,
emergency lighting, emergency warning and the built
environment.
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Director - Mark Potter
Mark started in the fire management industry nearly 30 years
ago. His career includes practitioner and executive level
roles with Country Fire Authority (Victoria), TAFE Gippsland, and
Fire Protection Association Australia. Mark's consulting
organisation works mostly in bushfire risk and mitigation, with a
particular focus on strategic land use planning and the renewable
energy sector. He has participated in the development of various
Australian Standards including fire hydrant systems, bushfire
sprinklers and home sprinklers.
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Director
- Stuart Yarnall
Stuart is the Director and General Manager of the Fire
Equipment Services group of Fire Rescue Victoria. Prior to that he
worked as a business unit manager in risk management and compliance
firm Greencap (part of Westfarmers) and as a business strategist
and operational leader with the Beanstalk Solutions consulting
firm.
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There is one additional elected director, but details are not
available at this time.
For more information about the operation of the Board of
Directors please contact the FPA Australia National Office.