David has over 43 years' experience in the NSW club industry, having gained considerable experience in registered clubs and industry associations during this time. David has over 30 years' experience with well known clubs such as Manly Warringah Leagues, North Sydney Leagues and Mingara Recreation Club, where he performed a variety of senior operational management roles. In 1997 David was appointed the inaugural Chief Executive of The Leagues Clubs Association of NSW and, during his term as CEO, he was inducted into the Club Managers' Association Australia's Hall of Fame.  A passionate and committed devotee of the Club Movement, David had the distinction of being appointed, in December 2002, Chief Executive Officer of ClubsNSW, the NSW Club Movement's peak body, a position he still holds today, along  with a number of associated positions including:

- Company Secretary, ClubBIZ
- Director, Australian Gaming Council
- Company Secretary, Registered Clubs Association Holdings
- Company Secretary, Clubkeno Holdings
- Executive Director, Clubs Australia and New Zealand
- Company Secretary, Club Directors' Institute

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Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Wayne Krelle

Wayne commenced with ClubsNSW as assistant to the Executive Director in August 1988. Prior to ClubsNSW, Wayne worked with the then Industries Assistance Commission (now known as the Productivity Commission) in both Canberra and Sydney for eight years and then with the NSW Prices Commission and other roles within the Department of Fair Trading. Wayne is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer and as such has an involvement in all major issues facing the Club Movement, negotiation with government and maintaining a strategic overview of the overall operation of ClubsNSW are key areas of responsibility. Wayne holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales. Wayne is also Chairman of Club Plus, the club industry's own superannuation fund.

Anthony joined ClubsNSW in late 1999 from the Motor Traders Association where he looked after policy development for the NSW motor industry. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University and is currently completing a Master of Public Affairs at the University of Sydney.. Anthony, with his team, is responsible for ensuring Governments (State, Commonwealth and Local) are sensitive to the needs and circumstances of clubs and their stakeholders. Developing policy in close consultation with ClubsNSW members in areas such as taxation, smoking, liquor reform and problem gambling is a key part of a process which also involves negotiations with government and other stakeholders.

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Executive Manager, Clubkeno Holdings
Raelene Breakwell

Raelene joined ClubsNSW in September 1991, as the game of Keno commenced operation in the clubs. Her role is to manage the administration of the company and the Keno license requirements as it affects the company and the clubs. Responsibilities include liaison with governments and the joint licensee, Jupiters Gaming (NSW), on game changes and related documentation, as well as with other clubs. In addition, Raelene manages the ClubBIZ industry assistance program.

Executive Manager, Member Services and Marketing
Anne Fitzgerald

Anne has been with ClubsNSW since 2001 and brings to the association extensive management experience in complex membership-based organisations. Anne also has a background in sales management, customer service, and communications and holds an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, a Graduate Diploma in Public Sector Management from the University of Technology, NSW, and a BA from the University of Newcastle. Anne's role is to oversee the provision of a range of products and services to assist member clubs, including the Club Directors' Institute and the Club Safe Responsible Gambling Program. Anne is also responsible for the direction and development of ClubsNSW's marketing program including communications, sponsorships, events and public relations. Anne is Vice Chairman of HTN, a group training company employing in excess of 500 apprentice chefs and hospitality trainees, is a Director of Future Achievement Australia, and a Director of the Talent Development Project which aims to develop the talents and careers of young Australian performers and songwriters.

Brandon is a CPA and has been a member of the Australian Society of CPAs since 1997, after completing his Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) at the University of Western Sydney in 1995. Brandon brings a broad range of skills to the role and understands the club industry well after 12 years at South Sydney Leagues Club and South Sydney Football Club, where he held various roles including Commercial Manager, Financial Controller and Chief Operating Officer.

Richard has over 12 years experience in industrial relations and human resources representing and advising employers in a wide range of industries including plumbing, real estate and clubs. Richard has regularly presented seminars and workshops on industrial relations including lecturing at the University of Western Sydney. He has represented employers in a wide range of courts and tribunals including NSW and Australian Industrial Relations Commission; Chief Industrial magistrate's Court; Anti-Discrimination Tribunal; Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Employment Tribunal. Richard represents ClubsNSW interests on a number of Boards including Club Plus, Australian Business Industrial Council and WorkCover Industry Reference Group.

Richard specific areas of interest include negotiating with unions; preparation of employment contracts such as AWAs, collective agreements and executive common law contracts; advocacy before the various industrial courts and tribunals; strategic IR and HR advice for employers; Strengthening relationships between various IR stakeholders within industries and at the enterprise. Richard has a Bachelor of Laws (Macquarie University), Honours IR (Newcastle University), a Bachelor of Arts (Economic and History majors) and Cert. Practice Management. Richard manages a team of experienced advocates and the Member Enquiry Centre.