Our Ambassadors
A big welcome to all our SecondBite Ambassadors, we’re delighted to have you as part of the team.
John Simpson – Director
John is the Board Representative managing the SecondBite Ambassadors Program. He is a senior NAB executive currently working within the Office of the CEO on strategy and advice. John has had a long association with the not-for-profit sector and aside from the SecondBite Board, he serves on a number of other boards in the community and education sectors.
Professor Rob Moodie
Rob Moodie is Professor of Global Health at the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne. Between 1998 and 2007 he was the CEO of VicHealth. He is currently the Chair of the National Preventative Health Task Force.
Arianne Spratt
Arianne is best known as the TV chef on Mornings with David and Kim with her down-to-earth approach to preparing nutritious meals for the family. She is a passionate foodie with a heartfelt commitment to social inclusion and the community at large.
Derek Guille
ABC Broadcaster and presenter of the Evening Program on 774ABC Melbourne, Derek is well known for making sure we all stop and think about those who could do with a hand. From the Winter Blanket Appeal and The Giving Tree to The Choir of Hard Knocks, Derek’s is the voice that connects the community.
Ian Cover
ABC radio presenter and founding member of the Coodabeen Champions, Ian Cover’s work with the Coodabeens has been a major part of his career in the media and entertainment industries. With his down-to-earth approach and his love of ‘the game’, he’s a great supporter of the common man in all of us.
Dale Monteith
As Chief Executive of the VRC, Dale’s been dynamic in leading the Victoria Racing Club and the Victorian racing industry into the twenty-first century and positioning the VRC as a centre for racing excellence and environmental sustainability with Flemington Green Fields.
Robert Doyle
Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Chairman of Melbourne Health and the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation, a Trustee of the Shrine of Remembrance, and Ambassador for Odyssey House (a drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation facility), Robert Doyle has his eye on the big community picture.
Paul Lappin
As Chairman and co-owner of Peter Rowland Catering, Paul is passionate about driving value through partnerships. He is focused on sustainability and has been a strong business supporter of SecondBite and its vision to offer good quality, nutritious food that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Michael Short
The Age editorial Board Member and New Media Editor, Michael Short has long sought to use his involvement in media to amplify the message and work of philanthropic organisations.
Andrew Balaam
Andrew is the Director of World Wide Entertainment, Director of St Laurence Community Services and Advisor of Costa Group. Andrew is also assisting the Christ church Geelong food relief program.