Russell Stephen Balding AO

Long and distinguished Non-Executive Director and Executive career with extensive directorships and senior executive positions. Awarded Order of Australia in January 2007. Chairman of ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia Pty Ltd. Deputy Chairman of Destination NSW. Sole Proprietor of Aremby Pastoral. Retired June 2011 as CEO of Sydney Airport Corporation overseeing growth and commercial success of Australia's National Gateway Airport. Previously Managing Director of Australian Broadcasting Corporation responsible for overall management and editorial functions. Served on Boards of ComfortDelGro Cabcharge Pty Ltd and CityFleet Networks Ltd (UK). Previously Chairman of Cabcharge Australia Limited until November 2016. Contributed to NSW Government as member of Crown Land Ministerial Taskforce and Chair of NSW Visitor Economy Taskforce. Board Member of Tourism NSW. Completed maximum 12-year term as Board Member of Racing NSW, last 7 years as Chairman, overseeing expansion of NSW racing industry and introduction of The $20M Everest. Past State President and National Counsellor of FCPA.