Board Members
Commissioner Leigh Johns OAM
Master of Laws (University of Melbourne); Bachelor of Laws (Monash University); Bachelor of Economics (Monash University).
Director since 2019
Other role: Commissioner, Fair Work Commission
Commissioner Leigh Johns has extensive experience in employment law, workplace relations, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination law, disciplinary proceedings and workplace mediation. He has also been involved in a range of not-for-profit organisations for more than 25 years across areas including the arts, youth, community/primary health and health promotion. For this outstanding service, and significant contribution to the industrial relations field, Commissioner Johns was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2017. Three years earlier he was appointed to the Fair Work Commission, following a career as an experienced and highly skilled senior government executive.
Kerry McGoldrick
Bachelor of Laws; Masters of Business Administration; Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance.
Director since 2023
Other role: Director, Kerry McGoldrick Consulting and Consulting Director, SW Accountants & Advisors
Kerry McGoldrick is a recognised leader in governance and risk, with extensive experience across commercial, not for profit and public sector organisations in both industry (including Qantas and Woolworths) and professional services (including EY and Deloitte). Kerry currently chairs the NSW/ACT Council of Governance Institute Australia, the Risk Management Committee of Standards Australia and the Board of Scouts NSW. A lawyer by trade and a Chartered Governance Professional, Kerry holds an MBA and Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance. He is a regular contributor to media, industry, and academia. Kerry is passionate about supporting young people to help create a better world.
Prue Warrilow
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Macquarie University); The Executive Connection (TEC) and Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood (Nursery School Teaching College).
Director since 2020
Prue Warrilow is a strategic solution provider who has spent 30 years consulting to corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore in the niche area of work/life wellbeing strategies. This breadth of experience provides Prue with unique insights into best practice in human resources/diversity, people and governance. Prue is an industry expert in children’s services and child and family services. Prue has, and currently sits, on several NSW and Australian government advisory councils and non-government organisations that strategically influence public policy thinking on child and family matters. Prue’s paid and voluntary work is underpinned by her strong personal value working to ensure children and young people grow to adulthood to be the best they possibly can be.
David McKenna
Doctor of Philosophy Strategic Innovation (University of Canberra) - completing; Master of Public Administration (University of Canberra); Graduate Certificate in Laws (Australian National University); Graduate Certificate in Politics and Public Policy (Macquarie Univesity); Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship from the University of Canberra; Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
Director since 2021
Other role: Non-Executive Director, allcare
David is an experienced entrepreneur, non-executive director and public sector leader. He brings fresh thinking and a passion for human-centred design to his roles in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He has a passion for economic development, education and driving social impact.
David is a PhD Candidate at the University of Canberra where he is researching strategic innovation, innovation systems and innovation governance in a public sector setting. David is active and supportive in the innovation ecosystem in both Sydney and Canberra.
Timothy Sunwoo
Master of International Affairs in International Finance and Business (Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs); Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics (New York University Stern School of Business).
Director since 2020
Tim Sunwoo is an experienced NFP CEO with an extensive commercial and strategic background. Most recently, he has served as the CEO of disability and community housing NFPs. He has also held senior executive roles in strategy and finance for large listed Australian companies. His background also includes a stint as a management consultant, based in New York and Sydney, for an international strategy consulting firm. Tim is passionate about the mission of the Y and the critical link it provides to the wider community. As a youth growing up in America, he spent countless hours playing basketball at a local YMCA gymnasium.
Corinne Diedericks
Bachelor of Business Science, honours degree with triple majors Finance, Accounting and Economics and a Masters in Business Administration both from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Director since 2024
Corinne comes with extensive experience in finance director and strategy roles spanning across a wide range of industries across energy, telecommunications, fmcg and manufacturing sectors. She has had P and L responsibilities with revenues in excess of $1bn and successfully implemented profitability turnarounds, driving accountability and executing on strategy amidst volatile market conditions. She has experience in delivering favourable people engagement shifts and improved business KPI's in complex heavily matrixed global and ASX listed organisations. In addition to her P and L, strategy and commercial finance background, Corinne has also led data and analytics teams and Digital transformation projects. She is passionate about inspiring and coaching people, making a difference to their current and future success. Corinne is a Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Dr Kate C. McCauley
PhD (Architectural Design and Urban Development Practice, Macquarie University); Master of Legal Studies (Commercial Law, UTS); Master of Arts (Human Geography, Macquarie University); Bachelor of Property Economics(UTS); GAICD
Director since 2024
Dr Kate C. McCauley is an accomplished infrastructure and property leader with over 20 years of experience in strategy, governance, and overseeing value creation in large-scale, complex infrastructure and mixed-use development projects and portfolios across the public and private sectors. As a strategic advisor and advisory board member, Kate works with senior executives and boards to address challenges, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable, impactful outcomes. Kate is recognised for her executive skillset in leading large multidisciplinary teams, navigating complex stakeholder and political environments, and delivering innovative, commercially-viable solutions. Her work reflects her passion for fostering meaningful social impact. Kate’s commitment to The Y’s mission is deeply personal. As a former elite gymnast, she is passionate about the benefits of sport and fitness for children and young people, and embodies a collaborative leadership-style, which she brings to her role as a board director at The Y NSW.
Professor Helen Lochhead AO
MSAUD(Columbia) BArch (Hons), BSc(Arch)Hons, Dip Hort (Hons) LFRAIA AILA MPIA MICOMOS AIA(Hon) RIBA(Hon) RAIC (Hon) FAICD
Director since 2024
Helen Lochhead has more than 30 years leadership experience in government, industry and universities and combines expert advisory and academic roles. Her career has focused on teaching and practice, notably, leading complex large-scale urban projects. She also provides high level advice to government, higher education and industry and facilitation and mediation, working with diverse stakeholders & communities on a broad range of projects. Her professional contributions are evidenced by her academic, project and leadership awards including Fulbright and Harvard Loeb Fellowships; architecture, urban design and sustainability project awards; and recognition for leadership and women’s advocacy, the National Association of Women in Construction Vision Award for leadership in the construction industry, inclusion in the AFR ‘100 Women of Influence’ in 2019 and the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2024. Helen is passionate about education, mentoring and creating an inclusive, sustainable built environment and is keen to use her skills to support the work of the YNSW.
Executive Leadership Team
Rob Kennaugh
GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Rob Kennaugh was appointed the CEO of Y NSW effective June 3, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in youth programs and executive roles at notable organisations including Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank, Rob has a strong background in leadership and community service. His career highlights include establishing essential services for disadvantaged youth and authoring a best-selling parenting. Rob aims to further the Y NSW's mission of inspiring and supporting young people and communities.
Louisa McKay
Graduate Diploma Social Science – Community Services (Western Sydney University ); Associate Diploma Early Childhood – Children’s Services (TAFE); Diploma of Systemic Counselling Skills – Effective Group Leadership component; Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment (FDC Peak Training).
Executive Leader, Youth and CommunityLouisa McKay is passionate about social justice and improving the social wellbeing outcomes of communities and young people. She has vast experience working in NGOs, government departments and peak bodies in direct service delivery, program design and implementation, government relations, policy and advocacy, outcomes measurement, strategy development and senior leadership roles. Louisa has presented and consulted in Australia and internationally on Results Based Accountability (RBA) and developed a disciplined and relentless approach to quality improvement and social impact. Louisa is committed to developing and empowering teams, believing that the best results happen from a team that is continually striving to grow and improve.
George Perry
Bachelor of Economics (Macquarie University)
Chief Operating Officer
George is an experienced executive who has worked in the sports, events, venue and for-purpose sectors for several decades. His experience includes senior positions at the Sydney Olympic Games Organising Committee, Australian Rugby, Sydney FC. Additionally, he held the position of COO of consumer group CHOICE. More recently, George was responsible for commissioning and opening CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, the first major stadium to be built in Sydney in 20 years.
George Nisbet
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours); Chartered Accountant; GAICD
Chief Financial Officer
George is an experienced executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of leadership and operational management of companies in the wholesale and distribution industry. Starting out with Deloitte in management consulting, he then furthered his experience in senior management positions in the white goods & consumer electronics industry representing famous brands like Smeg, JVC and Blanco as well as ownership in businesses distributing global brands like Camelbak in the Outdoor, Industrial and Military Industries. More recently he focussed on the Sporting Goods Industry where world famous brands like Bianchi and FOX Factory were part of a portfolio of brands under exclusive distribution contracts in Australia and New Zealand.
Josh Wiseman
Bachelor of Psychology and Drama (Australian National University); Masters of Professional Performance (Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - UK)
Chief Risk and Innovation Officer
Josh is an experienced executive leader in the not for profit space. He spent 10 years with the team at batyr driving the digital transformation of the business as well as developing ‘OurHerd’ - A first of its kind digital storytelling platform. He has a background in psychology and the performing arts. Josh has led teams working on; The National Mental Health Framework for Universities (Orygen), The National Evaluation of Headspace (KPMG) and Amplified Voices (Department of Health). Josh is a Non-Executive Director of Together For Youth, a school wellbeing program based organisation and sits on many advisory boards including WSU's Examining Digital Health Interventions in Australia and the Philippines project, and the Black Dog Institute’s Advisory Panel for ‘Sidewalk Circus Labs’ project. His background in the arts allow him to focus on how technology can be human centric in its solutions and amplify impact.
