Strong Leadership & United Support

MGAIBA is guided by a dedicated leadership team, an experienced board, and specialised committees, all working to support and advocate for independent businesses nationwide.

Board of Directors

A strategic Board of Directors, composed of industry leaders, provides oversight to ensure advocacy and services align with the needs of independent retailers.

Grant Hinchcliffe

President

Tasmania
Appointed 15 December 2011

Terry Slaughter

Vice-President

Queensland
Appointed 25 November 2021

Neil Davison

Victoria
Appointed 21 November 2025

Donald (Jeff) Harper

Victoria
Appointed 7 February 2019

Ripple Parekh

New South Wales
Appointed 19 November 2020

Vito Giarrusso

Tasmania
Appointed 21 November 2025

Dimitrios Spyrakis

New South Wales
Appointed 24 November 2023

Lincoln Wymer

Victoria/New South Wales Appointed 22 November 2018

Salvatore (Sam) Zucco

South Australia
Appointed 21 August 2024

Committees

Our industry-specific committees bring together retailers and key representatives to shape policies and initiatives that directly impact independent businesses.

Liquor Retailer Committee

Jeff Harper

Chair, MGA

Independent Retailer,
IGA Ashburton & Southbank  

Tony Bongiovanni

Independent Retailer, Cellarbrations Gisborne

Nick Cook

Managing Director,
Retail Marketing Group

Angelo Giannetta

Independent Retailer,
IGA Xpress Strathmore

Jeremy Goodale

General Manager,
Southern Region
Australian Liquor Marketers

Tony Ingpen

Independent Retailer,
IGA Mt Evelyn

Karl Loh

General Manager,
Ritchies Liquor

Adrian Ricci

NSW/ACT General Manager,
Australian Liquor Marketers

Michael Reddrop

CEO
Reddrop Group

Timber & Hardware Committee

Peter Alexander

President,
Peuker & Alexander

Richard Hill

Vice President,
Hazelwood & Hill

Peter Bennet

Britton Timbers Pty. Ltd.

David Caroselli

Davids Timber Pty. Ltd.

Clive Dossetor

Karem Woodcraft Pty. Ltd.

Marnie Rosenberg

Independent Retailer,
Provens Timber & Hardware

Grocery Committee

Lincoln Wymer

Chair, MGA

COO,
Reddrops Group

Dimitri Spyrakis

Assistant Chair, MGA

Independent Retailer,
SPAR Sussex Inlet (NSW)

Roz White

Independent Retailer,
White’s IGA (QLD)

Wayne Harrison

State Manager,
Ritchies IGA (VIC)

Geeta Patel

Independent Retailer,
IGA Gumdale (QLD)

Phil Whitehead

Red Retail Group,
IGA NSW Board

David Williamson

Independent Retailer,
Foodworks Gisborne (VIC)


Director,
Australian United Retailers

Nick Holman

Independent Retailer,
SPAR Jandowae & Blackbutt (QLD)

Management Team

Lead by CEO, Martin Stirling, our management team oversees the organisation’s operations, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring our members receive high-quality support and services.

Martin Stirling

Chief Executive Officer

Bronwyn Thorpe

Chief Financial Officer

Mikaela McKenzie

Chief Operating Officer

Employment Advisory Team

Our in-house Employment Advisory Team provides expert workplace relations guidance, assisting members with employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.

Robbi Kearins

Human Resources Advisory Manager

Ruba Zorah

Senior Legal Counsel

Elsa Dakovic

Human Resources Advisor​

Nicole Bennyworth

Human Resources Advisor​

Member Engagement Team

The Member Engagement Team is the first point of contact for members, delivering tailored support, resources, and assistance to help independent businesses thrive.

Kath Markov

Marketing and Commmunication Manager

Nicola Russell

Member Engagement Coordinator

Nadiminti (Mintyy) Sarvani

Communications Coordinator

Laura Harris

Office Manager / Executive Assistant