Meet The Board

FOCUS Connect

Meet the Board

More than ensuring financial viability and sustainability, our Board provides strategic guidance and operational oversight while ensuring that everything we do continues to benefit the communities we serve.

Meet Our Dedicated Board Members

Darren Byrnes

Darren Byrnes

Chairperson

Master of Business and Technology Management, UNSW

Darren, a Director at FOCUS Connect since 2019, currently serves as the proprietor and Director of an IT software company. With a strong background as an IT Executive, he possesses a wealth of local and international experience working across various sectors, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and large global 500 corporations. His expertise spans a range of disciplines,

including operations, sales, research and development, project management, marketing and people management.


Darren is passionate about enhancing the lives and social opportunities of the most vulnerable members of our Campbelltown and Greater South-West Sydney communities.

Alexander Foster, Director at FOCUS Connect

Alexander (Alex) Foster

Director

Executive Master of Business Administration, UTS; Bachelor of Information Technology (BSc); Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors 

Alex Foster is an executive director with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles, specialising in corporate strategy and directing retail operations. Known as a driver for change, Alex has a proven track record of delivering enhanced sustainable outcomes for stakeholders through collaboration and cooperation. Growing up in Southwest Sydney, Alex is excited to further contribute to the local community.

Caroline MacPhail, Company Secretary at FOCUS Connect

Caroline MacPhail

Company Secretary

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Business Administration and Ergonomics; Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Caroline is an executive director with over 20 years experience in leadership and executive board roles. With a background in general management, Caroline has experience guiding cross-functional teams, managing finances, shaping strategic development and nurturing positive team culture.


Caroline is passionate about diversity, fostering inclusion and actively supporting the local community.

Naina Patel, Treasurer at FOCUS Connect

Naina Patel

Treasurer

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Economics and Management, International Certificate in Risk Management

Naina serves as a Strategy and Risk Advisor for an Australian financial regulatory agency. With over 16 years of experience, Naina is a certified risk professional with a strong foundation in governance, risk management and prudential regulation within the finance sector, both domestically and abroad. In addition, Naina brings her valuable board management experience from the education sector to further enrich her contributions.


Naina's dedication extends beyond her professional expertise, as she is deeply passionate about community service

Kathy Hubble, Director (Clinician) at FOCUS Connect

Kathy Hubble

Director (Clinician)

Bachelor of Science (Nursing); Master of Pain Medicine (MPainMed)

With over three decades of dedicated nursing experience, Kathy's journey has been diverse. She has lent her expertise to gynecology oncology, high dependency surgical units, emergency rooms, and anaesthetics and recovery departments. For the past two decades, Kathy has passionately focused on pain management and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Behavioural Science in Psychology and an MBA.


Kathy is not only a healthcare professional but also serves as the CEO and Founder of Amelia Health, an innovative online chronic pain management program. Her vision has extended beyond borders, with successful business launches in both the USA and the UK.

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