Barrie brings over 25 years of CEO experience in successful organisational change, strategic development and business growth across a range of sectors including Education, Health and Community Services. He holds a BA, Grad Dip Education and MBA, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

You’ll regularly hear Barrie talking about his passions and experiences including surfing, Triathlons, keeping his mental health and well-being strong through exercise, trekking the Kokoda Trail and Macchu Pichu, Led Zeppelin and Hot Rods - all for the purpose of making meaningful connections. Barrie has a longstanding personal and professional interest in adventure play for children and is the proud grandfather of two beautiful girls. Currently, he serves as the inaugural Chair of World Active and CEO of AUSactive, the leading national health and fitness industry association.