Governance and Board
At Amy’s Foundation, we uphold the highest standards of governance and transparency, recognising their critical role in advancing our mission to ensure cyclist safety through law, technology, and infrastructure. Our leadership embodies these principles, guiding the foundation with integrity and dedication.
Our Governance Structure
Our governance structure combines the leadership of the Board with the expertise of dedicated Sub-Committees and Working Groups. These groups provide oversight, specialist advice, and hands-on support in areas such as finance, communications, research, partnerships, and event delivery. Together, they ensure Amy’s Foundation remains accountable, effective, and focused on creating safer roads for all users
Sub committees and working groups
Finance, Audit & Risk Sub-Committee
Oversees financial sustainability, compliance, and risk, ensuring donor funds are managed responsibly.
- Guy Debelle (Chair), former Reserve Bank Deputy Governor
- Duncan Murray, Chair Amy’s Foundation
- Jay Doherty, CFO Besen
- Kate Bates, MD Amy’s Foundation
- Mark Textor, Amy’s Foundation Board
Marketing & Communications Sub-Committee
Guides the Foundation’s brand, campaigns, and public voice to align advocacy with community understanding.
- Kim Douglas (Chair)
- Paul Colgan, Director, CT Group
- Kate Bates, MD Amy’s Foundation
- Duncan Murray, Chair Amy’s Foundation
- Jonathan Isaacs, Chair, The Taboo Group
Research & Policy Sub-Committee
Shapes and reviews the Foundation’s policy agenda and research activity to strengthen evidence-based advocacy.
- Professor Narelle Howarth, Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety – Queensland University of Technology
- Dr Jamie McKenzie, Centre for Automotive Safety Research – University of Adelaide
- Associate Professor Paul Roberts, Western Australian Centre for Road Safety Research – University of Western Australia
Insurance Working Group
Builds partnerships with insurance and related sectors to advance shared approaches to road safety and risk reduction
- Ben Walsh - (Chair)
- David Loggia
- Andrew Barker
- Guy Debelle
- Duncan Murray, Chair Amy’s Foundation
- Kate Bates, MD Amy’s Foundation
Share the Road Tour Organising Committee
Coordinates the planning, partnerships, and delivery of the Share the Road Tour to maximise impact and engagement.
- Matt Dimattina, Principal Trichotomy Consulting (Chair)
- Jame Hannam
- Duncan Murray, Chair Amy’s Foundation
- Kate Bates, MD Amy’s Foundation
- Kristy Scrymgeour, Event Operations, Amy’s Foundation
- Phil Anderson, Amy’s Foundation Board
our board
Duncan Murray
Chair
Katherine Bates
Managing Director
Katherine Bates is the Managing Director of the Amy’s Foundation, advocating for cyclist safety and mutual respect among road users. An Olympian and World Champion cyclist, Katherine's governance experience includes serving with Sport Australia, Bicycle NSW, and the Wollongong World Championships organising committee. Her professional background in tax accounting strengthens her roles on Finance, Audit, and Risk committees. Katherine co-authored the influential inquiry into the Treatment of Women and Girls in Swimming in Australia and provides expert commentary for major sporting events, including the Olympics and Tour de France, and co-hosts The Wheelhouse Cycling Podcast.
Michael Drapac
Director
Michael Drapac, Founder and Chairman of Drapac Capital Partners, is renowned for his leadership in sustainable property investment across Australia, Asia, and the United States. His pioneering commitment to sustainability earned national recognition and saw him become the first signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). Michael founded the Drapac Professional Cycling Team, which notably competed in three editions of the Tour de France and focused on athlete welfare and personal development. His dedication to the Amy’s Foundation’s mission is deeply personal, following the tragic loss of his son Damion in a road incident involving a car. Michael's holistic approach enriches the Foundation’s vision for safer roads.
Mark Textor
Director
Mark Textor is a renowned political strategist and communications expert, co-founder of the C|T Group consultancy, and a strategic advisor to eleven Prime Ministers worldwide. Beyond politics, Mark is deeply committed to impactful community campaigns addressing indigenous empowerment, health, safety, and homelessness. He currently chairs the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, dedicated to reducing alcohol-related harm. As former Chair of the Amy’s Foundation, Mark successfully led the national advocacy campaign for minimum passing distance legislation. His expertise in strategic communications and policy advocacy substantially contributes to the Foundation's ongoing initiatives for road safety and respectful coexistence among road users.
Phil Anderson
Director
Phil Anderson is a respected figure in professional cycling and a committed board member of the Amy’s Foundation. As the first Australian to wear the Tour de France yellow jersey, Phil’s achievements significantly advanced Australian cycling internationally. Since retiring, he has been passionately advocating for cycling safety and supporting emerging riders. Phil’s extensive industry experience informs the Foundation’s strategic education and policy advocacy, enhancing community initiatives for safer, respectful interactions between cyclists and motorists.
Guy Debelle
Director
Guy Debelle is Chair of FundsSA and is on the board of Tivan, the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, e61 Institute and SAFA. He is an adviser to the Investment Committee at Australian Retirement Trust (ART) and chairs the advisory board of Famille Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Adelaide where he is an Honorary Professor and a PhD in Economics from MIT.
Dr Debelle was the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia from 2016 until 2022 and prior to this was Assistant Governor (Financial Markets) from 2007-2016. Following his time at the RBA, he was CFO of Fortescue Future Industries.
Dr Debelle is a serial gran fondo participant and lifetime cyclist.
kim douglas
Director
Kim Douglas is a global business leader with more than 25 years at the top of the world's most decorated advertising, consulting and technology organisations, including executive leadership roles at AMV BBDO, Leo Burnett, Publicis, WPP, Sapient and Capgemini. He has held CEO roles for the past 15 years across the UK and Asia-Pacific, most recently as APAC CEO of Capgemini Invent, following a decade as CEO of Sapient across the UK and Asia.
Kim has held Board Director roles at both country and regional level, including as an Advisory Member of the Singapore Government's Development Board for Technology and Media (Smart Nation). Today, he is Founding Partner of Tract-In, a consulting firm built for the agentic age.
"Since I was a kid, some of my happiest moments were on a bike". Kim's personal connection to cycling brings a genuine commitment to the Foundation's mission, alongside his governance and strategic expertise.
