For Immediate Release
August 4, 2010
Amy Gillett Foundation appoints former pro cyclist
Tracey Gaudry as acting CEO
The Amy Gillett Foundation today announced the appointment of dual Olympic Road Cyclist and
AGF Director Tracey Gaudry as acting Chief Executive Officer.
The announcement comes
at a
significant time for the Foundation with recent funding from the
Department of Health and Ageing for AustCycle, a joint venture with Cycling Australia, to expand
AustCycle nationally to deliver the country’s first nationally standardised cycle training program.
Along with
a suite of equally ambitious programs currently underway, AustCycle
will be an
opportunity for Gaudry to steer the Foundation towards its ultimate mission
–
to reduce the
incidence of death and injury caused by the interaction of motorists and cyclists on Australian
roads.
“I have immeasurable respect towards the Foundation’s legacy and reason for existence,” said
Gaudry.
“My appointment as acting CEO will be to focus on reviewing the Foundations strategic objectives
and setting a steady, yet ambitious course for the organisation. The Foundation will keenly focus
on further research to inform our road safety education and awareness campaigns and programs
Australia-wide.
Dual Olympian, Commonwealth Games representative, formerly ranked third in the world,
Gaudry’s cycling achievements are matched impressively by her professional credentials.
She has worked in business development and operational management roles as well as enjoying
Board and advisory roles with health, sporting and community organisations.
“The
Amy Gillett Foundation is an organisation that punches well above its weight. It
represents
the
glue that works to bring everyone together both on the roads, in parliament, and in the
boardrooms. Ensuring a safer, more harmonious relationship between road users starts and finishes
with attitudes and behaviour. Education, research, policy and infrastructure are all critical
enablers.” said Gaudry.
Having trained on the same German country road on which Amy Gillett was tragically killed five
years ago, Gaudry believes her personal background will also contribute to the position.
The Board will confirm the ongoing CEO appointment in early 2011 in line with the outcomes of
the Strategic Review being led by Gaudry.
Gaudry, the Board and all staff at the Amy Gillett Foundation acknowledge and thank outgoing
CEO Tony Fox for his work over the past two years.
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To speak to Tracey Gaudry or for more information about Amy Gillett Foundation programs,
please contact Lahra Carey or Kathryn Elliot:
Phone: 03 9685 3193
Email: Lahra.carey@bigpond.com
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