With representatives and experience from across our business, meet the Wesley Mission Executive Leadership Team.
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DAVID CANNINGS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MBA, FCPA, AICD, BBus
David oversees accounting, financial planning and procurement services. He has more than 25 years of executive management experience in social services and financial services, including life insurance, superannuation, funds management, endowments and banking. David has worked with multiple organisations, including listed companies, private companies and not-for-profits, and serves on several board committees, including chairing the national Uniting Church Procurement Hub.
REV DR RICK DACEY
SENIOR MINISTER, WESLEY CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
BA, MDiv, DMin
Since July 2012, Rick’s role as Senior Minister has led him to connect with every corner of Wesley Mission – with people in leadership and at the coalface of our community services and congregations. At the core of his role is helping Wesley Mission to continue unfolding our missional legacy in this generation. Rick is a catalyst for inspiring, connecting and equipping the local church to live out God’s mission in their local community.
REV GARY IZZARD
EXECUTIVE MANAGER, MISSIONAL COMMUNITIES
BTh, BSW
Gary is responsible for strengthening our alignment between Word and deed. While also an ordained minister, Gary has more than 23 years of experience in a range of services across Wesley Mission. He began his career here managing an employment office before leading Newcastle’s community services, where he began to see the impact faith can have in the lives of people on the margins.
CATHERINE KING
GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECRETARY
BA (Hons), LLB, GradDipFinGrad Certificate of
Management (AGSM)
Catherine has oversight of the legal, risk and company secretarial functions of Wesley Mission. Catherine has over 25 years’ executive management experience across the public, private and notfor-profit sectors in corporate governance, legal services, strategy and business planning, risk management and major government reform projects. Before joining Wesley Mission, Catherine worked in private legal practice and the community housing and energy sectors, where she was responsible for delivering several major change projects, including the sale and transition to private ownership of state-owned assets, divestment of government services and other significant regulatory reform projects.
CATHY BEVERLEY
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER,
WESLEY CORPORATE
RN, B Health Management, MBA
Cathy leads People & Culture; Information Services, Communication & Advocacy; and Business, Growth & Improvement functions across Wesley Mission and Wesley Hospitals. With over 30 years of management experience within the acute health industry, Cathy has also led teams in aged and disability care in not-for-profits. She’s worked for Wesley Mission for nine years, moving from aged and disability care to corporate services in early 2020.
JUDI LEWIS
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER,
WESLEY MARKETING & FUNDRAISING
DipFA
Judi joined Wesley Mission in April 2023 as Executive General Manager, Marketing and Fundraising. With over 20 years of executive management experience, she has worked across a range of industries, from commercial marketing and advertising, board directorships and not-for-profits. Prior to Wesley Mission, Judi held senior leadership roles at World Vision, Mission Australia and HammondCare, leading mission-driven marketing, communications and fundraising teams.
NIGEL LINDSAY
GENERAL MANAGER, WESLEY DALMAR CHILD,
FAMILY & DISABILITY
BA, Psychology, AdDip Management
Nigel oversees the Wesley Dalmar Child, Family & Disability services and is also Principal Officer for Foster Care and Adoptions. With more than 28 years of experience in community services, focusing on children and family services, he is a board member of the Association of Children’s Welfare Agency and served as interim chair in 2021. Nigel joined Wesley Mission as a youth worker in 1994 and has held several positions since.
ANDY MOORE
GENERAL MANAGER, WESLEY HEALTH, CONFERENCES & EDUCATION
GradDipMgt, GradCert Suicidology, MAICD
Andy leads the Health, Conferences & Education group overseeing Wesley OOSH, Employment and Training, Social Enterprise, Retirement Villages, and Suicide Prevention services. His experience includes management of clinical and community mental health services, addiction services, counselling, youth justice and rehabilitation services and First Nations services. Andy has been with Wesley Mission for 15 years and is a director of Lifeline Australia. He has served at Mission Australia for 10 years.
ANDREW TYNDALE
CHIEF INVESTMENT & ASSETS OFFICER
BCom (Hons)
Andrew carries the responsibility for Wesley Mission’s property portfolio, which represents the legacy of many generous donors. With almost 40 years of experience in impact investing, property and banking, he leads the team that looks after maintenance and asset management within the portfolio. His role involves strategy, design and financing for the major property development and redevelopment projects. Andrew holds a Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Non-Profit Leadership.