The Family First Board

Meet our Board

As a mutual, all members of Family First are equal shareholders and any adult member can nominate for a position on the Board.

As a Director of Family First, all Directors must satisfy the Fit & Proper requirements as set down by the prudential regular APRA. All Directors must also undergo a certain amount of ongoing training and continuing professional development in order for them to discharge their fiduciary duties in the best interests of Family First. All Directors, as well as the Senior Management of Family First, are accountable under the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR).

Kathy Dickson

Chair of the Board

Chair of the Board from 2024

Chair of the Corporate Governance Committee

Chair of the Board Renewal & Remuneration Committee

Member of the Audit Committee

Associate Director 2009 to 2010

Diploma in Financial Services

Diploma in Management

Antony Benetatos

Deputy Chair of the Board

Deputy Chair of the Board 2024

Member of the Corporate Governance Committee

Member of the Risk Committee

Member of the Remuneration & Renewal Committee

Board Appointed Director 2015 – 2017

Associate Director 2014 – 2015

Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Laws

Master of Applied Law (Family Law)

Jim Couper

Director

Board Appointed Director 2016 – 2017

Member of Audit Committee

Graduate Diploma in Marketing

Associate Director 2015 – 2016

Megan Mendham

Director

Chair of the Risk Committee from 2024

Member of the Corporate Governance Committee

Board Appointed Director 2022

Associate Director 2019 – 2022

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Sue Boss

Director

Associate Director – 2023
Board Appointed Director – 2024
Chair of Audit Committee
Graduate Diploma AICD 2024
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand CA
Master of Taxation
Graduate Diploma Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Financial Administration
Associate Diploma of Rural Business Administration
Institute of Public Accountants

James Manders

Director

Associate Member of the Board
Associate Member of Corporate Governance Committee
Associate Director since November 2024
Bachelor of Economics & Finance
Master of Business Administration (incomplete)

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