Structure
Motorsport Australia Board
The Board of Motorsport Australia is an honorary board of up to 10 directors. It comprises six directors, elected by each State Council, up to three directors appointed by the Board and an independent Chairman elected by the Board. The Chairman is also the President of Motorsport Australia and the titular head of the organisation.
The Board of Motorsport Australia is elected to govern the management of the affairs of the Company, and is the policy determining body for motorsport in Australia.
All Correspondence to directors can be sent to Motorsport Australia House in Melbourne
PO Box 172 Canterbury LPO, VIC 3126
Tel: 1300 883 959
Board Members
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President: 2022 – Current
Appointed Director: 2019–2020
Andrew Fraser joined the board of Motorsport Australia as an independent Appointed Director in early 2019. He was elected by the Directors to be the President and Chair of Motorsport Australia commencing 1 January, 2021. In December 2025, he was elected to serve as a member of the World Motorsport Council of the FIA.
As a full-time professional director, Andrew serves in a range of commercial, sporting and charitable roles. Andrew is the Chair of Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) and also chairs the charity, Orange Sky Australia. In addition, he is a director of the Brisbane Broncos (ASX: BBL) and serves as a director in the Besix Watpac construction group and is also Chancellor of Griffith University, and the first alumnus to be appointed to the role.
Before becoming a full-time director, Andrew was an executive at the NRL, where he was Head of Strategy and Investment.
A former Deputy Premier of Queensland, he served as Treasurer from 2007 to 2012.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor Commerce from Griffith University. He graduated with First Class Honours and is a recipient of the University Medal.
He serves on Motorsport Australia’s Finance, Risk and Audit Committee, the People and Remuneration Committee, and is Chair of the FIA’s Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
BA, LLB, OLY
Vice President & Appointed Director: 2018–2026
Margot Foster is a highly experienced director who joined the Board in 2018.
She has served on numerous boards and is presently the Chair of Sports Environment Alliance and is the Chair or Member of election committees for World Athletics, World Sailing, International Paralympic Committee, World Taekwondo and World Boxing.
Margot was a director of the Australian Sports Commission (an Australian Government appointment) for eight years as part of the team guiding sport in the lead up to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
More recently she has held positions with Sport Integrity Australia and the National Sports Tribunal. She has also held directorships with Vicsport, VicHealth, Gymnastics Australia, Rowing Australia, Rowing Victoria, National Parks Advisory Council (Vic) and Sport New Zealand (a New Zealand Government appointment), among others.
She is an Olympic bronze medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist in rowing.
Margot is a lawyer by profession and practiced privately for 30 years. She now consults and advises widely as a governance specialist focusing on practical training and education for boards and directors.
Elected Director: Victoria (2025–Present)
An accomplished executive and qualified counsellor, Petrina Astbury brings over two decades of strategic and operational HR expertise across both private and public sectors.
With a proven track record of successfully building strong relationships and collaborating with stakeholders Petrina is skilled in navigating complex workplace challenges and helping organisations enhance their operations to align with broader strategic goals.
Her comprehensive skill set, including strategic leadership, change management, and stakeholder engagement, allows her to drive transformative outcomes across diverse industries.
Petrina is also deeply passionate about grassroots motorsport, with a long-standing involvement in the motorsport community. Her diverse background includes various official licences with Motorsport Australia, where she has not only honed her skills in competition but also contributed to the growth and development of the sport. This passion for motorsport reflects her dedication to leadership, continuous learning, and fostering a supportive environment for individuals to thrive, both on and off the track.
Petrina is a member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Her commitment to both professional excellence and personal interests reflects her well-rounded approach to leadership and development.
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Elected Director: South Australia/Northern Territory (2019–2026)
Kristen Bailey is an experienced motorsport administrator and competitor. She joined the Board as the elected Director for South Australia and the Northern Territory at the end of 2019.
Prior to joining the Board, Kristen served as the Deputy Chair of the Australian Women in Motorsport Commission, President of the Scout Motorsport Club of SA (SMCSA) and has served on the SMCSA Executive since 2014, as well as previously being the Secretary for both the Circuit Excel Association of SA and Tarmac JDP Association.
She is currently a member of the Austin 7 Club of SA and Modified Mini Car Club of South Australia. Additionally, Kristen is a big supporter of STEM programs and volunteers as a State, National and World Judge for STEM Racing (formerly F1 in Schools).
When not volunteering her time or competing, Kristen brings 30-plus years’ experience across a range of sectors, specialising in the design and delivery of training and talent retention programs that support compliance, education and recruitment solutions.
Her broad experience across local, national and international settings, spanning both for profit and not-for-profit organisations, has seen her deal with many corporate boards throughout her career.
Elected Director: Tasmania (2025–Present)
Ross Ferguson has extensive experience in motorsport, both as a competitor and an administrator.
In the 1970s and 1980s, he competed as a driver and co-driver/navigator in the Group 5 Clubman Rally Series and the NSW Rally Championships, as well as the Southern Cross International Rally in 1978 and 1979.
He also participated in the Australian Rally Championship in 1997. Ross achieved great success in the Tasmanian Rally Championship, securing first place in 2WD in 2002 and 2003, and winning outright and 4WD categories in 2006 and 2007.
His diverse experience as both a driver and co-driver has provided him with an in-depth understanding of the sport.
In addition to his competitive achievements, Ross has made valuable contributions as an official and administrator. He served on the Committee of the 500 Car Club of Tasmania from 1993 to 2005, including roles as Treasurer and Chairperson. Ross has been an integral part of the Tasmanian Rally community, acting as Clerk of Course for various events, and Chairperson of both the Tasmanian Rally Advisory Panel and the Tasmanian Stewards Panel.
He was a Tasmanian Representative on the Australian Rally Commission and has held multiple Steward roles in major motorsport events, including the Australian Formula 4 Championship, TARGA Australia Championship and Supercars.
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Elected Director: Western Australia (2023–2028)
John Gibbons joined the board as the elected Director for Western Australia in 2023 and also serves on the Finance and Risk Committee.
An experienced engineer, John has been involved in motorsport both as a competitor and senior official over many years.
John is also a committee member for Weld Australia and previous director for the new Albany Motorsport Park. He brings extensive experience to Motorsport Australia as a member of the Motorsport Australia WA State Executive and State Council, and was the WA Deputy State Council Chair in 2022.
He was also a member of the West Australian Car Club Inc. committee from 2017 to 2020.
In his motorsport career, John has performed a number of key roles at state and national events held in WA, including Clerk of Course, Steward, Course Car Official and Service Park Manager.
Outside of his many motorsport roles, John has extensive engineering and teaching experience, including in his current roles as a Consulting Welding Engineer/Director for IWE Solutions Pty Ltd and as a Director for the IOM Group of Companies. In these positions he has overseen large scale construction projects from planning through to completion.
MBA, BEng
Appointed Director: 2023–2025
Samantha Reid joined the board in 2023 and brings a unique and multifaceted skill set, combining experience as a race car driver with academic credentials in engineering and an MBA.
Driven by a passion for solving complex business challenges, Samantha is drawn to the automotive and transport industries for their potential to improve lives through innovative systems, processes, and services that push boundaries and enhance mobility.
Reid is also appointed the Deputy Delegate to Andrew Fraser on the FIA World Motorsport Council.
From 2015 to 2017, she served as Chairperson and Australian representative on the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission. She also currently holds a board position with Karting Australia.
Appointed Director: New South Wales
Coral Taylor joined the Board in 2021 and also serves on the Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee.
A six-time Australian rally champion alongside Neal Bates, and more recently Harry Bates, Coral is one of Australian rally’s most accomplished and experienced co-drivers, and an experienced Team Manager through her work with Toyota Gazoo Racing Australia.
Coral has served as a non-executive Company Director at the NRMA for 12 years and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator for seven years.
Motorsport is Coral’s passion, having competed in rallying, at a National and International level for over forty years. Coral brings valuable insight from a competitor, team, sponsor and organiser’s perspective.
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Elected Director: NSW/ACT (2023–2028)
Jon Thomson was elected to the Board in 2023 and previously held the role of NSW State Council Chair and Alternate Director for more than a decade, as well as being the Chair of the Australian Rally Commission from 2019 to 2022.
He has more than 45 years’ experience in motorsport, as an administrator, organiser, competitor, journalist, and photographer, and has a lifelong passion for the sport.
Jon has headed up his own business, Transport Publishing Australia, since 2013 and prior to that led a successful PR practice specialising in the automotive and motorsport industries. He has handled PR and publicity briefs for major corporations including Toyota, Hino Trucks, UD, Nissan, the Bathurst 1000 and Castrol.
Jon is also on the Board of the Sydney-based Royal Automobile Club of Australia and is graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Elected Director: Queensland (2021–2026)
Paul Woodward has significant motorsport experience, having been involved in the sport for many years as both a competitor and senior official, including as Clerk of the Course of State, National and International Car Rallies.
Paul was Chair of the Queensland Rally Advisory Panel and Chair of the Queensland State Council prior to joining the Board. Paul has also served as President of the Brisbane Sporting Car Club Limited prior to his election to the Board.
Outside of his many motorsport achievements, Paul gained a Master’s Degree in Public Sector Management (MPSMgt) from Griffith University and has extensive senior management experience, having worked in various policy areas and senior executive roles for the Queensland Government.
Woodward considers it a great honour to serve on the Board of Motorsport Australia and enjoys productive collaboration with the Governing Body’s affiliated clubs to enhance and further the aims of the sport.
With a background in gravel rally, Paul endeavours to work diligently with stakeholders to keep motorsport relevant to clubs, competitors, and officials regardless of the discipline they pursue.
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With degrees in Maths and Psychology from the University of Sydney, Garry taught high school mathematics, before becoming the NSW Manager for Motorsport Australia.
He then established his own financial services business, in which he still works today.
Throughout his business career Garry has been actively involved in motorsport, organising national and international rally and off road events.
In 1988, he was the driving force in bringing the FIA World Rally Championship to Australia and was a Chair of the Organising Committee and Clerk of Course for Rally Australia the following year.
From 1989, he represented Motorsport Australia on the FIA Rally Commission and FIA WRC Commission and was its Deputy Delegate to the FIA.
In 2006, he was elected a member of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, which he served unwaveringly until the end of 2025.
In 2012, he was elected Deputy President of the FIA Institute for Motor Sport Safety and Sustainability.
He is also one of the permanent Chairs of Stewards for the FIA Formula One World Championship.
Garry is a member of Motorsport Australia’s Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee.
In 2009, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to motorsport.
In 2026, Connelly was inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame for his service to motorsport.
Board Committees
In keeping with good governance, the Board has established a number of Committees, which are also attended by members of the Motorsport Australia Board. These Committees differ from the CEO created Committees that provide advisory assistance to the CEO on sporting matters.
The oversight function of corporate governance is performed by the Motorsport Australia Board and its designated committees. Board committee formations and assignments depend on the requirements of Motorsport Australia, its Board, and assumed responsibilities.
Committee members address relevant issues and make recommendations to the entire Board for final approval. Board committees normally function independently from each other and are provided with sufficient authority, resources, and assigned responsibilities in assisting the entire Board.
Finance Risk & Audit Committee
The Finance and Audit Committee is a Committee established by the Motorsport Australia Board to provide additional assurance regarding the quality and reliability of financial information, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and internal controls within Motorsport Australia.
Chair
Geoff Smith
Members
Andrew Fraser
John Gibbons
Norman Gowers
Samantha Reid
Honours & Awards Committee
The Motorsport Australia Honours and Awards system recognises the actions and achievements of people who go above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. The Committee manages, enhances, and promotes the Motorsport Australia Honours and Awards system.
Chair
Bruce Keys
Members
Colin Bond
Graeme Emerton
John Keeffe OAM
Rob Thiry
Motorsport Risk & Safety Committee
Formed in 2022, the Motorsport Risk and Safety Committee will focus on the risks inherent in motorsport. Featuring some of motorsport’s leading figures, the Committee will meet regularly and work through current and emerging issues in this space.
Chair
Roland Dane
Members
Kristen Bailey
Adam Berryman
Gary Connelly AM
Will Davison
Paul Morris
Coral Taylor
People Renumeration & Nominations Committee
The People, Remuneration and Nominations Committee (PRNC) ensures that the Board and its related entities comprise of individuals best able to discharge their responsibilities having regard to the law, preferred skill sets and aspirations to excellence in governance standards.
Key responsibilities include skills assessments, development of policy, Board appointments and planning as well as overseeing matters relating to remuneration and organisation culture.
Chair
Dr Sarah Ryan
Members
Petrina Astbury
Margot Foster AM
Andrew Fraser
Jon Thomson
| 2021–Present | Andrew Fraser |
| 2009–2020 | Andrew Papadopoulos |
| 2001–2008 | Colin Osborne |
| 1999–2001 | John Osborn |
| 1996–1998 | Peter Bready |
| 1994–1995 | David Tait QC |
| 1983–1994 | John Large OAM |
| 1977–1982 | John Roxburgh |
| 1976 | Ronald Leighton Dearie |
| 1972–1975 | Brian Dunstan |
| 1969–1971 | Doug Stewart |
| 1963–1968 | Owen Grahame |
| 1962 | Rodney Style |
| 1961 | Gordon Biddle |
| 1960 | Bill Pitt |
| 1959 | Owen Grahame |
| 1958 | Arthur Hayes |
| 1957 | Maurie George Maurice |
| 1956 | Maurice Monk |
| 1955 | Wilfred Douglas Verco OAM |
| 1954 | Stan Mossetter |
| 1953 | Maurice Monk |
From 1954 to 1962 the Presidency rotated, being determined by the state in which that year’s Australian Grand Prix was held.
From 1963, the President has been independently elected by the Board each year.
From 2002, the President has been elected for a two year term.
From 2018, the President has been elected for a three year term.