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. In 2008, Annie and Brett were both awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Letters from the University of Western Australia.

Annie 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, The Roseworth Primary School Board.

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.

                                                                                                                                      

 

Chief Executive Officer

Peter Bowler

Peter joined the Fogarty Foundation in January 2010 having previously worked with Leadership Western Australia.

Prior to Leadership WA Peter worked with Monash University in Victoria in the Office of Advancement. He has lectured at Diploma Level in Real Estate, business law, and business practice. As a past Director of Wesfarmers Ltd and Real Estate Licensee of Wesfarmers Dalgety Real Estate, Peter’s name is well known and respected in Western Australia and Victoria.

Peter has a Bachelor of Arts (Education) and has taught in Western Australian Public, Independent and Catholic schools. He has served on a number of Boards and Committees and is currently on the Committee of Management for the Katina Woodruff Children’s Foundation and has served on the Board of Y.M.C.A. of Perth Inc.

As a mentor to inspiring young leaders, Peter has the energy and genuine commitment that has been a benefit to a variety of Leaders in Western Australia. He has worked with senior Government, Corporate, Community and Not-for Profit executives across the State and has developed a strong understanding of Philanthropy and valued relationships through Leadership programmes.

As the CEO of the Fogarty Foundation, Peter is responsible for Leadership development, Corporate, Government and Community relationships, Administration and General Management of the Foundation to provide skilled and beneficial support to Partners, Scholars and the Board of Trustees.