I joined Interchange in January 2015 and became Chair in 2021. Whilst my initial career was in banking and finance, over the past 10 years, I've moved into senior leadership roles in the NFP sector, and enjoy the various aspects of the governance of charities and supporting people in need across our communities. 

I currently head up an employer advocacy body for 150 NFPs in WA and am a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors with a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. Outside of work and Interchange, my main interests centre around family, golf and travel, some of which I try to combine when the opportunity presents. 

To connect with me visit my LinkedIn Profile HERE

Richard Hayes is an experienced Executive and Director, having held a number of senior finance roles in Perth following his migration to Australia almost 30 years ago. He currently holds the role of Deputy Chair and Finance Director on the Board and is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Richard is a professionally qualified accountant, a Chartered Secretary and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He holds an MBA from Curtin University and completed the Senior Executive Program at Columbia University in New York in 2013.

Richard has specific expertise in financial management, strategic planning and execution, as well as risk management and treasury. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Gold Corporation (The Perth Mint).

Richard is committed to assisting less advantaged people access a better quality of life.

I’m a new Director and looking forward to contributing to the Board and Community of Interchange. I run my own legal practice and specialise in commercial and governance matters. Before I became a lawyer I volunteered and cared for people with cerebral palsy, and that experience has always made me want to continue to contribute to the disability sector. I have a Bachelor of Arts/ Law, as well as a Masters of Law.

My husband and I live in Northbridge with our fur baby, Hamish McGruff. I’m not a Perth local, I’m actually from Melbourne. I’ve lived and worked in the UK, Italy, Sydney, Canberra and Darwin, so I understand how confronting change (particularly change out of our control) can be. I’m outgoing and love a challenge, I’m looking forward to understanding what support you want, and how I can support change to enable that for you.

David is married with two young daughters. His oldest daughter has been diagnosed with Autism and Global Development Delay which has encouraged him to become actively involved in the disability sector. 

A qualified Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting, a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning and a Master in Applied Finance, David has over 15 years’ experience in senior finance, fulfilling Director, CFO and Operations Manager roles. He has also served as a Responsible Manager on several AFS Licences.

David joined the Board as he wants to contribute to providing the best possible services to the people we support.

I'm a strong advocate for people with disability - having being raised by a mother with polio who never let her disability define her or limit her achievements. I joined the Interchange board in mid 2018, and I also work in the disability space, my current role being Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications at APM, one of the world's leading human services organisations.

I have over 20 years' experience in marketing and communications across an array of sectors and I also sit on the boards of Artrage (Fringeworld) and Block Branding.

On the non-work front I have an equally arts-obsessed husband and two teenage children - we spend our time at their sporting events, on our family farm down south or at galleries, shows and arts festivals.

Glenn Myers is an experienced Executive, having held a number of senior Information Technology and Finance roles throughout his 30-year career whilst living in Cape Town, Auckland and Perth.

Glenn is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has specific expertise in information technology, financial management, strategic planning and risk management.

Glenn is currently the Chief Information officer at the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). He is committed to assisting those less fortunate than himself and, through his position on the Interchange Board, contributing to Interchange’s vision and mission leveraging his skills and experience.

I’m proud, and somewhat humbled, to be part of the Interchange board where I am Chair of Governance. My forty+ year career has taken me to two states, four public sector organisations and numerous not-for-profits – all the while dragging my long-suffering partner and growing family along for the journey. Diversity pervades our family – my partner and I have three children with varying needs and abilities that require support. This has led me to involve myself in shaping the future of the disability sector for the better, thus I am a board director for Developmental Disability WA and an inaugural member of D-dads. My education includes a Bachelor of Arts, a Graduate Diploma and a Masters in Business Administration. I’m also a Graduate of the Institute of Company Directors.

I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to Interchange. I am a Physiotherapist by background and worked in the hospital, private practice and homecare settings before transitioning into non-clinical roles. In 2015, I relocated to the Netherlands to complete postgraduate studies in Health Policy. This was an amazing opportunity to learn about the systems that underpin the delivery of health care and sparked my interest in driving change at a broader level.

I bring experience in clinical governance, project management and risk through my various roles across the WA health system and I have a strong interest in person centred care. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy), Diploma of Leadership and Management and a Master of Health Science. I look forward to learning from the staff, volunteers and customers that are Interchange and striving for continuous improvement in the way we care.