ANZA hosted its 75th Annual General Meeting at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s Residence on Tuesday evening with New Zealand High Commissioner, Her Excellency Gabrielle Rush and Chargé d’affaires Australian High Commission, Angela Robinson in attendance.
As well as learning about ANZA happenings and highlights over the past 12 months, the final votes for the ANZA Executive Committee 2023 were verified. We are thrilled to welcome some returning and new members to the committee and look forward to their contribution and guidance over the coming year. Read on to meet them! (And don’t miss next month’s issue of ANZA magazine for more details and behind-the-scenes details of the event).
PRESIDENT: Megan Kinder
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Real Estate Agent and Relocation Consultant, Voiceover Artist
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: With people constantly arriving and leaving (and returning), there are endless possibilities to meet new people. New people bring new ideas, which in turn brings opportunities for new interest groups and activities – build it and they will come!
VICE PRESIDENT: Mark Neo
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Group General Counsel, Interflour Group
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: I get really proud and excited when I see the ANZA logo being worn by members all over Singapore. This could be while on the road with ANZA Cycling or sitting at a cafe and spotting ANZA Soccer or Netball kids and coaches.
TREASURER: Tristan Perry
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Associate Partner at Perpetual
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The staff, executives and members!
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: MaryScot Thom
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Registered nurse and mum to two young daughters
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The variety of sports groups available for the whole family, from cycling, running groups and soccer for my girls.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR: Debra de Reeper
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Volunteer Executive Coordinator for Singapore charity LOVE, NILS
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The ANZA community was essential for me when I arrived on the red dot, and it continues to provide a place for expats and locals to come together and enjoy life.
SPORTS COORDINATOR: James Lindsay
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Commercial Director, Boston Consulting Group NT
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: Its deep roots and strong family and collegiate spirit. Sports is something that is a part of every ANZA member’s DNA. As we depart a difficult couple of years, I believe that sports will be a key pillar of the ANZA experience.
SPORTS COORDINATOR: Melanie Speet
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Head of Marketing & Digital at NBCUniversal
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The community. As expats, we understand how important finding a community is in our new home. ANZA Cycling has been that for me, and I look forward to helping bring together the wider ANZA community.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Don Northey
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Sole Practitioner Chartered Accountant specialising in SMB’s
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The events, in particular the Melbourne Cup (and night for some), are a blast!
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Christo-Alexander Fangupo
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: General Manager, SongDivision Asia
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The people and our community. I’ve met many lifelong friends here and continue to do so.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Philip Simmonds
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Director at ExpertsDirect
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: Revitalising some of the renowned activities post-pandemic and developing new ideas with the EC, and our members and volunteers.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Kylie Barry
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: NatWest Markets
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: This year, celebrating 75 years of ANZA! It’s wonderful to see all our sports and groups being able to meet again and enjoy all that our ANZA community has to offer.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Shaun McEwan
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Auctioneer and Senior Hustler at Eagle Eye SG
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: The unique sense of belonging and the opportunity to work with a talented group of people. Post Covid, I look forward to making this great association even better and laying the platform for continued growth.
COMMITTEE MEMBER: Megan Scott
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT: Talent Management & Development
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT ANZA: Though I’m proud of what we achieved and delivered to our community during ‘the covid years’, I’m really excited to see what the future holds now we can return to some more large, live, loud events. I want to be close to the action!
