Community trustees - Friday Foundation

Chris Friday, Founder & Chair

Much loved daughter of Harry and Clare, Chris Friday grew up in Mansfield, but later moved to inner city Melbourne, were she continues to live. Chris maintains a strong connection to Mansfield and is the founder and driving force behind the Harry and Clare Friday Foundation.

Year appointed – self-appointed in 2007
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Educational Administration, 1992
- Graduate Diploma of Human Relationships Education, 1983
- Bachelor of Education, La Trobe, 1980
- Trained Special Teacher’s Certificate,1976
- Education Department Certificate A, 1975
- Trained Primary Teacher’s Certificate, 1966
Key areas of expertise
- Education
- Management
Executive positions held
- Yarra City U3A, Treasurer, 2010-2011
- Fitzroy History Society, Committee Member, 1986 – 2011
- Merit Protection Board, Teacher Representative, 1994-1997
- Bulleen Heights School, Acting Assistant Principal 1993-1994
- Templestowe Riding for the Disabled Association, President, 1992
- School Council Teacher Representative
- Bulleen Heights School 1990s
- Yooralla Glenroy 1980s
- Riding for the Disabled Association, State Councilor, 1980s and 90s
- Collingwood Historical Society, Treasurer, 1980s
Memberships
- Museum of Victoria
- Riding for the Disabled
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Australian Open Tennis volunteer
- Fitzroy and Collingwood Historical Societies
- Collingwood Football Club

Euan Friday, Community Trustee

Euan grew up in Mansfield and he and his family now live in the home were his great uncle, Harry Friday was born. Euan shares his family’s passion and commitment to ensuring the viability of healthcare in Mansfield for future generations. He brings a wealth of financial management expertise to the Board of Trustees.

Year appointed – 2007
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Economics
- Chartered Accountant
- Post Graduate Diploma in Finance & Investment
Key areas of expertise
- Finance
- Governance
- Accounting
Executive positions held
- Kilter Pty Ltd (2008- present) Kilter provides wholesale investment management services to the superannuation industry. Currently manages $110million portfolio of rural land and water assets.
  - Chief Financial Officer
  - Director – Water Bank
  - Part owner
- STA Travel (Australia & New Zealand) 2000- 2007 – Retail travel agency group focused on the student/youth market. Approx. 120 branches, 800 staff, annual turnover $350million
  - 2000-2002 Chief Financial Officer
  - 2003-2004 Director of Sales
  - 2005-2007 Managing Director
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (global auditing, accounting and financial advisory firm) 1990 -1999
  - 1990-1993 Grad – Superviser, Insolvency Management, Melbourne
  - 1994-1997 Manager Corporate Finance – Bratislava Slovakia. Worked on assignments in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania
  - 1998-1999 Director Corporate Finance – Melbourne
Memberships
- Member – The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Fellow – Financial Services Institute of Australia
- Member – Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club
- Member – Melbourne Cricket Club

Diana Kilford, Community Trustee

Diana Kilford moved to Mansfield in 1969 and became good friends with Harry and Clare Friday. As a Trustee of the Harry and Clare Friday Foundation she brings great commitment to healthcare in Mansfield, history and local knowledge, as well as her considerable organizational skills.

Year appointed – 2009
Qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce, Deakin University
Key areas of expertise
- Healthcare in Mansfield
- Governance
Executive positions held
- Member, Mansfield District Hospital Board, 2002-2011
- Chair, Mansfield District Hospital, 7 years
- CEO, Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board, 5 years
- Manager, Emergency Services, Port of Melbourne
- Executive , YWCA of Australia
- Instrumental in establishing MACE
- Member, Department of Health Council of Board Chairs