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.
	Treasurer / 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 developed a strong passion for football and the opportunities it creates. I have over 15 years of experience on WAFL boards and in the not-for-profit sector, including as the Community Director for Subiaco FC, President of Mens Talk, a mental health charity, and as the AFL advisor for Women in Sport WA. As a dedicated community specialist, I’ve focused my career on strengthening community bonds and advocating for their well-being. Currently, I’m the Community Engagement Manager at Ronald McDonald House, where I prioritize building relationships with McDonald's licensees, high-net-worth donors, and enhancing our Regional Engagement Strategy. It’s incredibly rewarding to help country families stay close when a child is sick or injured, and I’m deeply passionate about our mission.
	Director of Talent & Country Garry Addison I have been a Director of SFC since 2019. As a past player, I am passionate about the success of thr club both on and off the field and I am particularly passionate about developing our own WA bred players through our zone and regional areas. Professionally I am a Director / Owner of Vision Finanical Stretergies and a member of Association of Finanacial Advisers. I have a graduate diploma in Financial Planning and have been advising clients since 1996 and have been in the financial services industry since 1975. I provide specialist risk insurance, superannuation and retirement stratergies and offer peace of mind to many clients on their journey to financial freedom and am a 2 time recipient of the State Advisor of the Year award in 2016 and 2018.
	Director of Football Dwayne Lamb Dwayne has been serving on the Subiaco FC board for the last few years primarily focusing on football operations. Working with the coaches, managers and all others in our system to get the best results 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, Dwayne is 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, he brings a wider experience in the football world to the table. Dwayne has previously served 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 with an 11 year old daughter MacKenzie possibly a father /daughter prospect plus grandchildren, life is busy but rewarding. He keeps physically fit playing sport and keeping active.
	Director of Marketing & Events Scott Wright Scott is a lifelong Subiaco Football Club supporter, and following in the footsteps of his father, former Director and Club Life Member Peter Wright, seemed the obvious thing to do. With this rich family history, attachment, and deep passion for the Club, Scott came to the board with a commitment to ensure Subaico maintains its position as the league’s benchmark, both on and off the field. With a well-established and successful career in communications and marketing spanning over 30 years, Scott is committed to enhancing the Club’s profile and fostering deeper connections between the Club, its community, its sponsors, and its members. His strategic mindset, sharpened by his current MBA studies, will be instrumental in driving innovation and growth at Subiaco. Scott sees real opportunities and value in working collaboratively with the Club’s dynamic operations team to expand membership and share the inspiring stories that make Subaico such a special place to be a part of.
	Director of Partnerships Nikki Bower Nikki joined Subiaco Football Club in 2024 as a Director, focusing on the partnerships and commercial portfolio. However, her connection to football extends beyond this current role having spent many years of both her professional and personal life immersed in the game. With over 20 years of strategic leadership experience in communications, corporate and community partnerships, stakeholder and employee engagement, and event management, Nikki has a diverse professional background. Her career spans non-profits, a notable tenure at the WA Football Commission, FMCG, and currently the corporate sector, equipping her with a wealth of transferable knowledge and a genuine passion for the game. As a strong advocate for the power of sport—particularly football—as a unifying force and connector of people and communities, she is committed to helping the Club grow and thrive in the years ahead. Nikki also serves on the WAFC Women in Football Advisory Committee and is an active member of her local junior football club committee. Not surprisingly, sport plays a big part of her non work life spending countless hours with her husband Chris watching and supporting their two children in their sporting pursuits whilst also managing to get in a run herself, albeit slower these days, on the netball court.
	Director of Strategy Jenna Rennick Having grown up in country Western Australia, Jenna is passionate about building communities and how footy can be enabler for that. Jenna is a relative newcomer to the Subiaco Football Club having joined the board in 2024 and supports the Strategy & Operations portfolio. Jenna has spent over 15 years in the resources industry which has taken her around the world including the Pilbara, London, Singapore before returning home to Perth in 2022. She has held roles in commercial and strategy disciplines as well as leading large mining and shipping operations. Jenna spends her free time chasing after her two young children – Grace & Jack – and catching a football game or two with her husband Aaron. She has previously held a director position on the board of Rightship based in Singapore which is an organisation committed to improving the safety of the shipping industry.