Members of the Board
Founder
Joe Collins is the Managing Director, Founder and Executive Chairman at Camms. His success is widely recognised by businesses world-wide, having built a highly regarded international software company with offices across several continents. Growing up in regional Australia, Joe attributes his success to a pivotal moment in his life when he was awarded a cadetship with the Government to attend University of SA full time and be paid a monthly allowance to offset living and education costs.
This not only propelled his education but he could then afford to move to the city to continue his tertiary studies. Once he started working he found that unemployment was an intergenerational experience and there was mixed value placed on the importance of education. The Sliding Doors Foundation has been personally seed funded by the Collin’s Family Trust who have generously donated $1M to start The Sliding Doors Foundation. Joe’s vision is to empower talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and provide them with opportunities that are so often reflected by Sliding Door moments.
Joe Collins
Chair
Tony has extensive experience in the local government sector having been the Chief Executive Officer at the District Councils of Ceduna and Tumby Bay and his most recent role as Executive Officer to the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association for a total of approximately 30 years.
Tony was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in 2021 for his services to Local Government and communities of Eyre Peninsula.
Tony Irvine
Andrew
Downs
Board Member
Andrew started his working career as an electrical apprentice with Bridgestone Australia. After years of continuous study and leadership development, he developed a passion for industrial automation and control systems. In 1994 he left Bridgestone to start SAGE Automation from his backyard shed which has now grown into a multi-million dollar business.
Andrew’s attributes his success to many factors including mentorship and seizing the many opportunities from his own Sliding Door moments which helped propel and develop his business that now employees over 470 people. A believer in embracing the success of teams and making sure they celebrate winning moments together, he fosters a genuine network of growing supporters and believes that initiating Sliding Door moments for young people, who may not always have opportunities, will develop and foster better business communities.
Anthony
Mazzoni
Chair - Victorian Chapter
Anthony has immense experience in wealth management spanning over two decades. His leadership at Morgan Stanley, coupled with his previous roles at esteemed financial institutions such as Macquarie Bank and Credit Suisse, highlights his proficiency in asset allocation, portfolio management, and financial strategy.
Anthony's strategic acumen and commitment to excellence will make a significant impact on the foundation's initiatives in Victoria. His leadership will undoubtedly contribute to furthering the mission of providing equal access to education and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.