Adam Mikkelsen

GM Communities

Hi, I am Adam, General Manager of Communities for Clublinks. I am a licensed estate agent and have been in the Owner’s Corporation space for over 14 years, managing a wide variety of asset classes including residential, commercial and retail. I am currently the head Owner’s Corporation Trainer and sitting chair of the Owner’s Corporation Chapter at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

Anthony Edgar

GM – Facilities & Commercial Development

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

Hi, I am Anthony, GM of Facilities & Commercial Development! 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 three 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.

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!

Gemma Nicholson

Venue Manager – Collier Park

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.

Jessie Pigott

Venue Manager – DeakinACTIVE

Certificate III & IV in Fitness, Bachelor of Exercise Science and Sport Management (currently studying)

Hi, I’m Jessie, Venue Manager of DeakinACTIVE. 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 oversee three DeakinACTIVE sites (all within Uni campuses) and over 100 employees. 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.

Kate Klein

GM – People & Corporate Services

Bachelor of Education, Graduate Certificate in Human Resources

Hi, I am Kate, GM of People & Corporate Services! I have been leading the People function at Clublinks for 5 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.

Keiran Bish

Golf Operations Manager – Bingara Gorge

Certificate III in Sport Career Oriented Participation, Certificate IV in Small Business Management, Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Hi, my name is Keiran and I am the Golf Operations Manager at Bingara Gorge Golf Course. I am a member of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and have been since January 2006. I have managed and been a part of a variety of golf courses in my career, from public 9-hole courses, to private member only golf clubs. I have been with Clublinks, to manage Bingara Gorge Golf Course since May 2017. The small team on site is always energetic and ready to give every person a fantastic experience and to always get priorities done.

Matt Day

State Manager – WA

Bachelor of Business – Marketing Certificate III – Turf Management

Hi, I am Matt, State Manager (WA) for Clublinks! I’ve been with the business for nearly two years and bring with me over 27 years’ golf and turf management experience. I worked for CJD Equipment and Nuturf before spending 15 years with the Town of Cambridge managing and developing Wembley Golf Course with projects such as the 80-bay driving range, mini golf and the very successful 300 acres restaurant. I oversee the fantastic teams at Collier Park Golf and The Cut as well as assisting the Clublinks team and venues with golf projects.

Mitch Ferguson

Venue Manager – Centenary Park

Bachelor of Commerce / Sport Management majoring in Marketing

Hi, I am Mitch, the Venue Manager at Centenary Park Golf Course in Frankston. I have been with the business just over two years and bring with me over 12 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 Frankston City Council and the Centenary Park Golf Club) in order to deliver a fantastic service to the community of Frankston and beyond.

Nathan Bowden – Haase

GM Moore Park Precinct

Bachelor of Sports and Leisure Industry Management (Honours), Personal Trainer Level 4

Hi, I’m Nathan, General Manager – Moore Park Precinct Commercial Services. For 15 years I have enjoyed providing health, sporting and wellness offerings to communities and sportspeople in a dynamic landscape. With experience gained in the UK and Australia I have oversight of the Moore Park Precinct encompassing Moore Park Golf and Centennial Parklands Sports Centre in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

Neill Davey

Membership & Admin Manager – The Cut

Hi I am Neill, Membership & Admin Manager at The Cut Golf Course! I’ve been with the business for just over four months and bring with me over 20 years of banking and golf experience. I’ve worked for brands including National Australia Bank and Thrifty Car Rentals. I manage a team of staff which covers a variety of areas – golf course maintenance, food & beverage and golf club membership.

Paul Louden

Finance Manager

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting & Sports Management, CPA Qualified

Hi, I am Paul, National Finance Manager! I joined Clublinks in 2016 and brought with me over 10 years’ experience in the leisure and hospitality industries. I have led many of Clublinks’ transitions across to newly acquired sites and am key in the establishment of financial systems, processes and reports across the facilities we manage. I manage a large team of financial experts to ensure the implementation of appropriate controls across the business.

Rowena Thomasson

Marketing Manager

Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing & Human Resource Management

Hi, I am Rowena, National Marketing Manager for Clublinks! I’ve been with the business for just over one year and bring with me over 20 years’ corporate marketing experience. I’ve worked for brands including Westfield, Walt Disney, Newscorp, BP, 7-Eleven and most recently, YMCA on their premium learn to swim brand, Kingswim. I manage a team of Marketing Executives and Graphic Designers who are state based and manage our marketing requirements including brand, digital, campaign management, social media and more on site.

Stephen Peverett

GM Moore Park Precinct

Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management and Marketing

Hi all, I’m Steve, General Manager of Corporate Services for the Moore Park Precinct in Sydney. 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 Centennial Parklands Sports Centre 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!

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.