The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Stone AM as Chair of the Board.

Mark brings extensive leadership experience across the notfor-profit, public and private sectors, with a long-standing commitment to community service and governance. He has held senior executive and board roles with a range of organisations including Chief Executive of Parks Victoria and Chief Executive of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He currently Chairs SCT Logistics and Goulburn Valley Water. Mark is highly regarded for his strategic insight, stakeholder engagement, and strong values-driven leadership.

Mark has been a dedicated supporter of the Foundation’s mission for many years and is deeply committed to honouring the memory of Victoria Police members who have lost their lives in the line of duty. His appointment as Chair reflects both his professional capability and his personal passion for ensuring the Foundation continues to deliver meaningful impact across the Victorian community. In 2016, he was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for ‘significant service to commerce and industry through leadership roles, to the environment and tourism sectors, and to the community’.

The Foundation also welcomes the appointment of Nicole Baker as Deputy Chair, Leo Kennedy as Treasurer/Secretary, and Rosanna Bruzzichessi as a new Board member. Together, they bring a diverse mix of skills, experience and commitment that will strengthen the Board and support the Foundation’s ongoing growth and effectiveness.

Ongoing Board members include Deputy Commissioner Robert (Bob) Hill APM, Myles King OAM KSJ, Anne Rogers and Dave Ellis, whose continued service provides valuable continuity and experience to the Board.

The Board acknowledges with deep gratitude the outstanding contribution of retiring long-term Chair David Mann AM, whose leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the Foundation over many years. We also extend our sincere thanks to retiring Board members Pat Boyle, Grant Coultman-Smith and Craig Harwood for their valued service and commitment to the Foundation’s mission.

This follows the recent announcement of Vedran Drakulić OAM as the Foundation’s new Chief Executive Officer, marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation’s leadership and future direction.

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