Board of Directors - Subiaco FC

President

Russell Smith

Russell Smith, or Rusty as he is more commonly known, started his journey at the Subiaco Football Club in 2003 as a colts statistician. Over the years he has held various roles and progressed within the club, including coaching development squads, runner, marketing, leading the talent development program, and serving as a board member. 

Beyond the football field, Rusty is a seasoned professional. He spent the better part of a decade working and living abroad, predominantly in Boston and Singapore, which have equipped him with invaluable insights in global business, namely marketing and digital transformation. This international experience, combined with a strong educational foundation - a Bachelor of Sports Science from Edith Cowan University, an MBA from UWA, and executive education from Harvard Business School - positions him uniquely to lead. His professional endeavours have seen him work with more than 200 businesses across 30 countries, and has instilled in him a diverse and inclusive vision. He now runs an innovative marketing agency called Spark Growth. 

Russell's dedication extends beyond his professional life. His family, with his wife, Lucy, and their children, Louis, Sadie, and Jude, is central to his life, reflecting his values of community and inclusivity. These personal values are a testament to the ethos he advocates for at Subiaco Football Club.

Tresurer / Director of Finance

Luka Zivkovic

Accomplished Chartered Accountant with over a decade of diverse experience in accounting and finance. Commencing career in audit and then transitioning from a Big 4 firm to financial analyst and management accountant roles within natural resources startups backed by major private equity firms. Following this Luka took on operational and commercial roles with leading gold mining companies who own some of the best Australia’s Tier-1 gold mines.

Beyond corporate pursuits, he actively contributes to the community as a member of the RSLWA Finance Advisory Committee and WA CAANZ Resource & Sustainability Subcommittees. His commitment to continuous improvement and community betterment earned him recognition as a finalist in the 2021 and 2022 Accountants Daily awards, while in 2023 he was featured in the Acuity magazine (CAANZ) "Profession of the Future: 20 Young CAs Making a Difference."

Director of Community

Kristi Annear

Growing up in the wheatbelt I have a deep-rooted passion for football and the opportunities it provides. I have over 15yrs experience on WAFL boards and the not-for-profit sector. This includes my current role as Community Director of the Subiaco FC, President of a Mental Health charity and AFL advisor for Women in Sport WA. As a seasoned community specialist, I have dedicated my career to fostering strong bonds within communities and advocating for their well-being. With my experience spanning various sectors, and commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, I have taken on the challenge of managing my own community-focused business empowering organisations to achieve positive change.

Director of Talent & Country

Garry Addison

Director of Football

Dwayne Lamb

I have been serving on the Subiaco FC board for the last few years primarily on football  operations. Working with the coaches, managers and all other in our system to get the best result possible each year and planning for the future.

Being a past premiership player, life member and pretty much connected to the club for last 45 years I am passionate and proud about the success of our wonderful club both on and off the field. Also being a West Coast Eagles life member, premiership player and active with the past players groups I feel I bring a wider experience in the football world.

In years gone by also serving as the president of the WAFL players association. Working for FedEx as a National Account Executive for 24 years and a father to 4 children still with an 11 year old daughter MacKenzie possibly a father /daughter prospect plus grandchildren life is busy but rewarding. I am still physically active playing sport and keeping active.

Director

Fiona White-Hartig

Director of History & Heritage

Basil Fuller

Basil is the history of Subiaco Football Club.  Served on the Board since 1987, organiser of the TRG and Golds Coterie, runs the annual Club Major Raffle and has been known to win it in the distant past.