About Us

Rob Giason

Rob has over 40 years tourism experience as the CEO for destination marketing organisations. Rob’s extensive network ensures we don’t miss opportunities. He’s also an expert in corporate governance and the strategic function of boards.

Elmarie Gebler

Elmarie has a background in organisational psychology and commerce. She specialises in business diagnostics, growth and strategic thinking, which keeps the board functioning at a very high level. Elmarie continues to foster excellence amongst our team and all that we do.

Leanne Kemp

Leanne Kemp, an accomplished entrepreneur, founder of Everledger and former Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, has taken on appointed roles & collaborations with the World Economic Forum, United Nations, and OECD on sustainability and technology initiatives. Now, as a non-executive director of the Reef Restoration Foundation, she advances coral reef restoration and conservation.

Dr Katie Chartrand

Katie is our science specialist and has forged strong alliances across multiple active reef conservation initiatives. Katie brings the broader reef action perspective to our boardroom and ensures that decision making stands up to scientific rigour.

Michael Wilson

Michael has a corporate advisory background and provides clients with tailored business advice. He is our money man and ensures we are heading in the right direction from a financial perspective.

Bronwyn Voyce

Bronwyn Voyce, founder of Civic Futures Lab, is an authentic champion for climate-impacted and underrepresented communities. Her leadership in climate strategy, circular economy and nature-positive solutions and global engagement will be pivotal to RRF’s mission of safeguarding this globally significant ecosystem.

Ryan Donnelly

Ryan brings about 25 years involvement with coral reefs across research, conservation, and management; and reef related business and industry. His broad experience, extensive network and pragmatic approach guides tactical implementation of our strategic plan on behalf of our Board.

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Cameron Bee

Cameron grew up in various parts of southeast Asia and lived in the Pacific Islands. For the past 25 years he has grown corals in mariculture and shore-based facilities for the international Marine Aquarium Trade. He also secured Australia’s first ever coral mariculture permit in 2001. Cameron’s extensive knowledge and experience are a great asset to building a professional operation.

Cedric Kirchner

Cedric comes to us all the way from Namibia in southwest Africa. Cedric plays the vital role of coordinating the operation logistics, including diving and boating operations and compliance. A dive instructor and coxswains, Cedric’s pragmatic and level-headed approach ensures our operation is safe and enjoyable for all. When he isn’t in the field with us, he’s on call for emergencies with QLD Fire & Emergency Services.

Piers Haywood Smith

An Englishman who grew up in France, Piers’ specialty area with us is gathering the data to help us to continuously improve and to tell our story. A dive instructor with more than 1,500 dives, Piers brings an easy-going energy to the team. When he isn’t in the field with us, he’s performing aerial silks and twirling fire, keeping people gasping and entertained.