Our people

Managing Director - Community Services

LLB, BEcon, LLM (Int’l Law), GradDip (Christian Ministry), AICD

Bay has extensive executive leadership experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. His career prior to Wesley Mission included roles as interim CEO of Catholic Care Sydney and General Manager at Hammond Care at Home. He was the long-term chief of staff to Mike Baird through his terms as Treasurer and as Premier of NSW.

Bay has a strong and active Christian faith and models servant leadership. He has graduate qualifications in law and economics, a Master’s in International Law and post-graduate qualifications in Christian ministry. He is a graduate of the AICD.

Senior Minister

BA, MDiv, DMin

As Senior Minister, Rick connects with every corner of Wesley Mission – with people in leadership and at the coalface of our community services and congregations.

In helping Wesley Mission to continue unfolding our missional legacy in this generation, Rick is a catalyst for inspiring, connecting and equipping the local church to live out God’s mission in their local community. 

Executive Director Mission

BTh, BSW

Gary began his career with us managing an employment office before leading Newcastle’s community services, where he saw the impact faith can have in the lives of people on the margins.

Twenty-four years later, having worked all across Wesley Mission, he still uses this insight to strengthen our alignment between Word and deed. 

Executive Director - Governance, Legal and Risk

BA, LLB (Hons), FGIA, FAICD

Helen leads our Legal, Company Secretarial and Risk teams, fostering robust organisational governance and risk management practices. An experienced executive, Helen’s career spans a top-tier law firm, major corporations and government entities, including Sydney Airport, NRMA Motoring and Services and WaterNSW.

Helen is dedicated to providing wise counsel combined with strong business acumen, empowering her teams to effectively support Wesley Mission’s priorities. She is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  

Executive Director - Strategy, Technology and Engagement

BEng, MEng, AICD

Karen is a social entrepreneur who applies faith, passion and practical business acumen to drive growth through innovative approaches. She has a proven track record in successfully operationalising strategies in the for-purpose sector.

Her career prior to Wesley Mission included roles as APAC Director, Natural Capital at Palladium and senior strategic and growth-oriented leadership roles in the banking and finance technology sectors. Karen’s energy and values are integrated with and shaped by her active Christian faith. She has graduate and master’s level qualifications in engineering and is a graduate of the AICD.

Executive Director - Finance, Property & Retirement Villages

FCPA, BEc, GradDip (CorpGov), GradCert (Christian Ministry)

Mark is a strategic, values-driven leader with a strong focus on commercial stewardship and long-term organisational growth. He has extensive experience in the for-purpose sector, in residential aged care, home care, disabilities and retirement living.

His career prior to Wesley Mission including serving as Group CFO of a privately held residential aged care provider and as CFO at RSL Life Care. Mark has a longstanding commitment to Christian service and faith-based leadership. He holds a graduate qualification in economics and a post-graduate qualification in corporate governance, as well as a certificate in Christian ministry.

Executive General Manager - Out of Home Care

BA, Psychology, AdDip Management

Nigel joined Wesley Mission as a youth worker in 1994 and steadfastly provides his services to our mission today. He is a respected leader in the sector, serving on multiple industry working groups as well as holding the position of Chair of the sector’s peak body – the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies.

Nigel takes care of our Out of Home Care service and is the Principal Officer for Foster Care and Adoptions, having overall responsibility for more than 700 children that Wesley Mission care for each night.

Executive General Manager - Harm Prevention and Social Enterprises

GradDipMgt, GradCert Suicidology, MAICD

With management experience in clinical and community mental health services, addiction services, counselling, youth justice and rehabilitation services and First Nations services, Andy has contributed hugely to Wesley Mission for 15 years.

Andy’s Health, Conferences & Education Group shepherds financial wellbeing services, employment and training, social enterprise, mental health and suicide prevention.