The Organisation

Board of Trustees

Annie Fogarty
Executive Chairperson

Annie with her husband Brett established The Fogarty Foundation in 2000 and has been the Executive Chairperson since inception.

Having graduated with an Arts degree from The University of Western Australia, Annie’s work in marketing and public relations has primarily been in the tourism and arts sectors.

She is involved in a number of boards and committees including the Art Gallery of Western Australia’s Foundation Council and the University of Western Australia’s Senate Development Committee.

Annie has experience in public and private stakeholder engagement and liaison, project management and development of effective partnership relationships.

Bettina Mangan

Bettina has been a Trustee of The Fogarty Foundation since it was established in 2000.

Bettina has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Jurisprudence from the University of WA. Until recently, a partner of the West Australian law firm Lavan Legal, Bettina is currently a member of the Francis Burt Chambers.

Bettina’s legal skills as a family lawyer, breach of contract, insurance, liability for negligence and occupational health and safety brings a blend of experiences, abilities and talents to The Fogarty Foundation trustees  board.

Bettina’s interest in and concern about social welfare issues, particularly those concerning children, is a perfect fit with the purpose and direction of The Fogarty Foundation.

Michael Beech

Michael was appointed as a Trustee of the Fogarty Foundation in 2005. Over the years, he has served on the board of many school, sporting and social welfare organisations and presently serves as Treasurer to the St George’s College Board and St Matthew’s Church Refugee Support Group.

With a background in financial and educational sectors, Michael was a partner at Hartley Poynton sharebrokers, and a member of the Perth Stock Exchange in the late 1960’s.

From 1974 to 1984, he was the Director of Finance at the Catholic Education Office (CEO) of WA. In later years, as an educational consultant, he worked at Hale School, Trinity College and the CEO.

Michael has always had a keen interest in service organisations and the welfare of youth, having been involved with the Creative Links Foundation (Westrek); the WAFL Junior Football Planning and Development; the UWA Football Club and North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club. He was a former Director of Surf Life Saving WA.

Tony Dale

Tony, a graduate of the University of Western Australia having gained Bachelor of Psychology and Masters of Business Administration degrees, is currently Managing Director, Executive Director of Autodom Ltd.

As a businessman Tony has had 30 years experience across a broad industry base and spectrum
including banking and finance, brewing, consulting, manufacturing and construction. He has owned
and operated private companies as well as served on public company boards in both executive and non executive roles.
Tony’s experience in strategic planning, marketing and management are ideal for the Fogarty Foundation and its connection to, and engagement with, the community.

Caitlyn Fogarty 

Caitlyn was appointed as trustee in 2009 but has been a close observer since her parents started the Foundation in 2000.Caitlyn is currently studying at The University of Notre Dame and is completing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a special interest in early education. Caitlyn sees the appointment as the start of a life-long involvement with the Foundation.

Executive Officers

Dr Marian Tye

Marian joined the Fogarty Foundation in January 2007. She has post graduate degrees in education and the performing arts, a PhD in mentoring and entrepreneurship and is a Director of TeamWorks Australasia Pty Ltd.

Marian has a business focus on the creation of new initiatives from the development of corporate synergies and business-community partnerships. These are achieved through facilitating the generation and clarification of new ideas; establishing networks and pathways to cross sectors and boundaries; identifying and securing investment and drawing on the wealth of knowledge of experienced practitioners.

As a continuation for her enthusiasm for the Arts, Marian has been a board member of the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts since 2001 and a Trustee of the Perth Theatre Trust since 2006.

Paul Tye

Paul joined the Fogarty Foundation in April 2009 and is a Director of TeamWorks Australasia Pty Ltd. He has completed a Master of Education and a Master of Science (Utah) and has received numerous business and marketing awards and nominations.

Paul has extensive experience in social marketing and community – business – government partnerships, research, evaluation and sponsorship. His work has seen him connect with many organisations in local and regional communities covering the length and breadth of Western Australia in addition to liaising with local government shires, councils, state government departments and federal agencies. Paul brings to the Fogarty Foundation expertise in project management, marketing and concept facilitation.