our Thriving people

People. The foundation of our success. See what being a Clublinksinian is all about below.

Anthony Lawrence

Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Lawrence

Chief Executive Officer
Bachelor of Accounting, Marketing and Law

Hi, I’m Anthony! I commenced with Clublinks in 2012 as Chief Operating Officer and moved in the role of Chief Executive Officer in 2014. I have a strategic marketing and market research background and am responsible for business strategy, culture and ongoing client relationships. I love communicating with my teams and have started a weekly VLOG to share updates and insights – an acting career may be on the cards!

Anthony Edgar

Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Edgar

Chief Operating Officer

Bachelor of Business Management, Diploma in Community Recreation, Diploma of Outdoor Education.

Hi, I am Anthony, Chief Operating Officer! I have spent over 20 years in the sports and recreation industry working in senior leadership positions for the YMCA and have been with the Clublinks team for over six years. I’ve been fortunate enough to manage some of the largest leisure and aquatic venues and contracts in Australia, re-engineering and providing strategic and operational support to key stakeholders.

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Kate Klein

Chief People & Corporate Services Officer

Kate Klein

Chief People & Corporate Services Officer
Bachelor of Education, Graduate Certificate in Human Resources

Hi, I am Kate, Chief People & Corporate Services Officer! I have been leading the People function at Clublinks for eight years and have over 20 years’ experience within the Learning & Development and Human Resources fields. Plus I also have experience leading and facilitating HR practices across multiple industries with dynamic and ever-changing workforces including large casual contingents. Throughout my career, I’ve held senior roles with Melbourne Racing Club, Rebel Sport and a mid-tier professional services firm.

Stephen Peverett

State Manager - NSW

Stephen Peverett

State Manager - NSW
Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management and Marketing

Hi all, I’m Steve, State Manager for NSW. I have enjoyed a colourful 15-year journey from closing leveraged finance trades in the UK, to climbing through the golf operations ranks at some of Sydney’s premium golf clubs. I am now running one of the most successful and vibrant golf entertainment facilities in Australia, at Moore Park Golf. Most recently we have expanded the footprint in the Moore Park precinct through the acquisition of The Toll House Management Contract and have further plans to expand the precinct into a full suite of family health and entertainment options. Pop in and say hi next time you are in town!

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Tom Zappulla

State Manager – VIC

Tom Zappulla

State Manager – VIC
Masters in Sports Business, Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Management

Hi, I’m Tom, State Manager, Victoria for Clublinks! I manage a talented team of Venue Managers for our clients in VIC and have spent over 15 years in the sports and recreation industries working in leisure and recreation departments within local government. Much of that time was spent developing some of Australia’s premium aquatic facilities, particularly WaterMarc, Greensborough where I was intimately involved through the concept, feasibility, design and operation.

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Ash Presser

National WHSE manager

Ash Presser

National WHSE manager
Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Applied Business , Diploma Sports Development, Cert IV Training & Assessment, Cert IV Workplace Health & Safety

Hi there, i’m Ash and have had extensive background in aquatic and leisure management having worked at numerous aquatic organisations including Life Saving Victoria, Melbourne State Sports Centres, and URBNSURF before joining Clublinks in 2022. I was recently recognised having received various awards from WorkSafe Victoria and National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA). I joined the team at Clublinks as wanted to work for a new emerging industry leader that incorporated multiple leisure offerings. Additionally, I was seeking a role that considered a greater balance across operations, education, OHS to be able to make long-term changes that support the development of systems and people. I’m motivated by helping others, challenging traditional systems, processes, adopting creative approaches and ultimately fostering safe work environments. As a safety professional, I enjoy a balance of communicating with clients and coworkers, knowing my work influences risk and safety outcomes.

Sarah Ripley

National Marketing & CX Manager

Sarah Ripley

National Marketing & CX Manager
Bachelor of Business Management – Major in Marketing; Advanced Dip. of Business Management Practise; Certificate in Digital Marketing

Ahoy ahoy, my name is Sarah and I am the Marketing Manager for Clublinks having joined the organisation in February. I come with over 13 years marketing experience, primarily focused in the NSO (National Sporting Organisation) industry having worked for Netball Australia overseeing the marketing for the Suncorp Super Netball League and Australian Diamonds. I have also worked for Basketball Australia, managing the marketing across all of business including the WNBL, Aussie Hoops junior program and Olympic teams. I look after the marketing from a national perspective for Clublinks, which includes working with each of the Marketing Executives in my team that are based in each state, ensuring our sites are delivering success. My passion in the marketing space is very much around development of strategy that is outside the norm, creating amazing UX (both in-venue and online) and engaging storytelling.

Stefan Ratnasingham

National Finance Manager

Stefan Ratnasingham

National Finance Manager
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), Graduate Diploma of Charted Accounting (CA)

Hey hey! I’m Stefan, Finance manager of Clublinks. I’ve gained a wealth of experience working in public practice accounting firms specialising in tax, audit and superannuation and working with a variety of clients in various industries. One day an opportunity popped up with Clublinks and after jumping at it, I have never looked back. I strongly believe that there is more to finance than just numbers and the best part of working for Clublinks is that I get to lead a fun and dynamic team of kick ass accountants.

Brent Elphinston

Venue Manager - Centennial Parklands Sports Centre

Brent Elphinston

Venue Manager - Centennial Parklands Sports Centre
Bachelor of Physical Education, Lifeguard licence, First Aid/CPR

Hi, I’m Brent and the Venue Manager for Centennial Parklands Sports Centre. I have been in the facilities management industry for over 10 years, including Aquatic Operations and Venue Management. I joined UNSW in an aquatics operations role initially, and given my vast elite coaching and competition management experience, knew I was well suited for the CPSC VM role. I have thoroughly enjoyed my various roles with Clublinks as it is like a family to me, which is also an area of my life I hold close. I love the company of people and admire how the team manage and conduct themselves – it makes work life so much better!

Gemma Nicholson

Venue Manager – Collier Park Golf & Toodyay Recreation Centre

Gemma Nicholson

Venue Manager – Collier Park Golf & Toodyay Recreation Centre
BSc Psychology, Dip. Sports Management, Cert. Project Management

Hi there, I’m Gemma, a Venue Manager for Clublinks based at Collier Park Golf. Having moved into marketing and business development over 15 years ago, I’ve spent the last decade working in and on sport, recreation and hospitality venues in the wider Perth area. I lead a fantastic team of PGA Golf Pros and Operations Assistants who are busy creating an exciting future for Collier Park Golf through coaching and providing a premium service for golfers of all ages and abilities.

Glenn Luff

Darebin Golf Manager

Glenn Luff

Darebin Golf Manager
Hi, my name is Glenn and I'm the Darebin Golf Manager for the Northcote and Bundoora public golf courses. I joined Clublinks in 2022 after working for 30 years in the sporting industry, primarily in the AFL. My vision for both Darebin golf courses is that we continue to increase participation, whether that be with established golfers or people that a new to the game. There will be real focus on engaging junior and females to the sport, and hope I can have the courses thrive like they did when I was a kid and played here over 30yrs ago! What I love about Clublinks in the unique and refreshing approach that the company takes, especially about the values. Day to day my favourite part of the job is the engagement with the community and hearing the great stories from regulars and newbies alike. Away from work I’m a true family man with a wife, two daughters and two dogs and my passions aside from family include my footy and my golf!

Jessie Pigott

Venue Manager - Northcote Aquatic & Rec Centre

Jessie Pigott

Venue Manager - Northcote Aquatic & Rec Centre
Certificate III & IV in Fitness, Bachelor of Exercise Science and Sport Management (currently studying)

Hi, I’m Jessie, Venue Manager for NARC. I’ve been a leader in the Aquatics and Leisure industries for over 10 years. This includes experience stadiums, pools and health clubs within universities, the private health and fitness sectors and local Government. I have a huge passion for sport, am an avid footballer and have a desire for leading and developing people and overseeing major projects to encourage better communities.

Jonathan Kunz

Venue Manager - Links Kennedy Bay & Birdie Restaurant

Jonathan Kunz

Venue Manager - Links Kennedy Bay & Birdie Restaurant
Hotellerie Suisse Diploma of International Hotel Management, Bachelor in Business & International Hotel Management

As a third generation hotelier, I started my hospitality career at the tender age of 14, working in a competitor hotel to the family business. Shortly after finishing my Chef apprenticeship, I began working in a Michelin star restaurant with an Australian Chef, who inspired me to come to Perth. At the age of 19, I joined the Swiss Army where I quickly rose to the ranks of Corporal Executive Chef and in 2001 I decided to travel to Australia, to never go back home. In 2011, I relocated to WA where I continued my senior managements career in the craft brewing industry and in international 4 star hotels until embracing suburban life and coming onboard with Clublinks in August 2021. I joined Clublinks as I loved the culture and the philosophy of the business. I also was ready for a new challenge and wanted to learn something new and was fascinated by the opportunity of learning golf facility management by some of the operators in the business. My biggest passion definitely has to be my love for food and beverage and I feel blessed that my work and passion have always aligned, waking up each day and going to work doing what you love doesn’t even feel like work most of the time.

Jonathan Coyne

Venue Manager - Centenary Park

Jonathan Coyne

Venue Manager - Centenary Park
Master of Business (Sport Management); Bachelor of Applied Science (Sports Coaching & Administration)

Hi my name is Jono and I've spent the last 18 years working in Sport for Development, Community Engagement and Strategic Facility Management most recently within the AFL and Local Government. I recently joined the team at Clublinks as the VM for Centenary Park and have found the company to have a fresh and innovative approach to facility management. I'm really excited about continuing to create a social hub for people to connect and love their golf at Centenary Park. Outside of work my family is my number 1 priority and passion. Weekend regulars to CP will often see me with my kids on the practice facilities!

Mitch Ferguson

General Manager – Minnippi Golf & Range

Mitch Ferguson

General Manager – Minnippi Golf & Range
Bachelor of Commerce / Sport Management Majoring in Marketing

Hi, I am Mitch, the Venue Manager at Minnippi Golf & Range. I have been with the business just over five years and bring with me over 15 years’ experience in the health and fitness and leisure industries. I have over 10 years’ facility management experience and have worked for Fitness First Australia and Goodlife Healthclubs. I manage a small operational team and major stakeholders of the Golf Course (including the Brisbane City Council) in order to deliver a fantastic service to the community of Cannon Hill and beyond.

Sam Weston

Venue Manager - Deakin ACTIVE & Queens Park Golf Course

Sam Weston

Venue Manager - Deakin ACTIVE & Queens Park Golf Course
Bachelor of Health Science (Major in Exercise Science and Nutrition); Diploma of Sport Development; Cert III & IV in Fitness.

G’day my name is Sam Weston and I am the Venue Manager for the three Deakin ACTIVE fitness facilities and Queens Park Golf Course. I have been in the industry for nearly 9 years with 6 years of management experience at Clublinks. I joined Clublinks initially as the company held a great reputation for excellent culture that focusses on people and their progression. I really appreciate the empowerment and license to have a go mentality the company exudes, along with the amazing people that such a values-driven organisation has attracted. Outside of work I’m a real health, fitness and sport buff (I love my footy). I have a true passion for people whether that be socialising over the weekend, meeting new people and building relationships or just helping clients achieve their goals.

Stephanie Chenery

General Manager Communities

Stephanie Chenery

General Manager Communities
Hey, my name is Steph and my role is Strata & Communities Manager for NSW. I hold a Class 1 License in Strata Management and a Statement of Attainment in Team Leader Skill Set. I have been working in the Strata industry since 2014, stating as a repairs assistant, then moving into an assistant strata manager for a short period of time and following into strata manger role. Over this time, I have managed a diverse portfolio ranging from small to large strata schemes, BMC, Neighbourhood, Precinct and Community Associations. Previously I was working at a horse racing stables where I had quite a bad accident – following this, I happened to be speaking to a contact of mine through horses who owned a strata company, long story short she gave me a foot in the door, and I have never looked back. When I reflect on what it is about my job that I love – although strata and community management can be quite a rollercoaster, I actually really enjoy what I do. I love working closely with our stakeholders to ensure we help deliver the best service possible to make their life easier. After all, it is essentially there home that we manage.

Susan Lahood

Precinct Manager - Moore Park Precinct

Susan Lahood

Precinct Manager - Moore Park Precinct
Cert III & IV in Fitness, Cert IV in Graphic Design, Cert IV in Frontline Management, Diploma in Leadership and Management.

I have been in the industry since 2009. I’m passionate about the Health, Fitness and Aquatic industry and the positive effects it has on people’s lives. Also love being in environments where I am constantly learning and offering that same environment for others. Have been to countless industry-based conferences over the years which has been a constant source of education for me. I joined Clublinks because of the hyper personalised approach they take for their clients matched up with a keen interest in the UNSW Venue Manager role itself. When I saw the role, I could see how much potential and opportunity there was for the Fitness & Aquatic Centre to support all stakeholders at UNSW and the community. The scale of the services on offer excited me.

Troy Walker

Group Manager - Darebin Venues

Troy Walker

Group Manager - Darebin Venues
Advanced Diploma of Business, Diploma of Recreation Management, Post Graduate Management and Governance

Hi, I’m Troy and the Group Manager for the Darebin Venues. I have over 24 years industry experience and have managed facilities in Regional and Metropolitan Australia and Internationally in the UK. I have worked in national leadership positions with large organisations across local government/community recreation, private Fitness companies and University sectors. I recently joined Clublinks as I wanted to join an organisation who I knew walked the talk in culture and values and delivers a unique, tailored management solution to partners. My passions are that I love seeing people at their best, exercising, having fun and connecting through Sport, Fitness and Leisure activities.

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