One Direct Connect trading as Meals on Wheels Central Coast is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to its Board of Governance following their recent AGM.

Joining the Board are Megan Rowe, Jackie Connor, and Tony Jose.

The new Directors bring with them a variety of skills that will all contribute to the overall strategic direction of One Direct Connect.

Board Chair, Jordan Bryant, said the mix of the new board members expertise would be an ongoing asset for One Direct Connect Limited.

“Jackie, Megan, and Tony’s professional experience will be of immense value in carrying our organisation into the future,” Mr Bryant said.

Jackie Connor currently holds a corporate role as an experienced Procurement Category Manager focusing on risk and governance, stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, negotiation and contact management.

Megan Rowe is a Human Resources executive with over 20 years experience in the retail, manufacturing, financial services, and Government sectors. She specialises in leading cultural transformations, strategic workforce planning and supporting leaders to enable business success through their people.

Tony Jose brings with him extensive experience in strategic business management, financial management, investment banking, IT systems, human resources, risk, and governance. He has 28 years of working experience in CEO/CFO roles that includes various listed companies, the not-for-profit sector, and a management consulting firm. He has also served as Director/Chair/Treasurer on boards of Australian companies and its committees, both in the for-profit and the not-for profit sectors.

The One Direct Connect Board is made up of:

Jordan Bryant – Chair
Brian Freeman – Vice Chair and Treasurer
Ray Mainwaring – Director
Stephanie Blower – Director
Janelle Reid – Director
Megan Rowe – Director
Jackie Connor – Director
Tony Jose – Director
Gail Ransley – Non Sitting Board Secretary

Outgoing Directors Ron Thomsen, Ted Coupe and Raea Khan will continue to support One Direct Connect by means of consultancy work carried out through One Direct Advisory, an advisory firm with an underlying philanthropic purpose for the benefit of Meals on Wheels Central Coast clients.

Meals on Wheels Central Coast cater to over 800 clients on the Central Coast, delivering around 14,000 meals per month to the elderly and People with Disability.

We would like to welcome the new Directors to our Board of Governance, who were appointed at our recent AGM. Tony Jose, Megan Rowe, and Jackie Connor all bring with them vast experience that will contribute greatly to the Board and future strategic direction.

We would also like to acknowledge the dedication of outgoing Directors Ron Thomsen, Ted Coupe, and Raea Khan. Their commitment to our organisation over the years has been outstanding, and we thank them for volunteering their time.