Australia
Aiming to tick off a bucket list adventure piloting a pre 1970’s car around the Australian outback, and with little knowledge of where the money he was raising would go, David entered and fund rose for the 1992 Variety “Heart to Heart” Bash motoring event. Along the Bash route David witnessed the money raised delivering
United States
Angus is a seasoned non-profit leader who started his career as a Direct Care staff and has worked his way through the ranks to various positions of increasing responsibility. Currently, Angus is the Executive Director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA where he leads a
Canada
Dave McConachie is an entrepreneur and senior executive who has demonstrated year-after-year success achieving revenue, profit, and business growth objectives across diverse industries. From developing an industry leading brand in a brandless marketplace, to helping charities raise more funds by better connecting with their donors, to creating cherished memories for clients through the execution of
United States
A 46-year motion picture theatre industry veteran, the last 32 of which being (and continues) with Cinemark Theatres, the 3rd largest exhibitor in both the US and globally. As Executive Vice-President of global theatre operations, assisted in the opening of each of Cinemark’s offices and initial theatres in Latin America, Japan, Taiwan, England and Canada.
United Kingdom
Nick has worked with Variety GB for over 12 years. He was Tent 36 Chief Barker 2017. He has an ongoing role as a Tent 36 Crew member. He is Chair of the European Council. 2015-19 Nick was member of the Audit and Finance Committee, 2015 Chairman of the 6 VGB Regions, 2015-16 Chair of
United States
Stan W. began his professional career in insurance in 1996. He started in the underwriting training program at CIGNA Property & Casualty in Philadelphia, PA. Upon completing the one year program, Stan W. then went to work for CIGNA’s business development division as an internal marketing consultant working with McKinsey Consulting New York, NY. After
United States
Variety Experience: Belinda is one of the co-founders for the National Capital Region Tent (11). As such, she helped with all aspects of establishing the new tent including the appropriate paperwork, recruiting Barkers and volunteers, interacting with other tents for suggestions on bike sources and fundraising. She worked with the other founders to establish relationships
Canada & Great Britain
Barbara Hislop (Barbie) worked at Canfor Corporation for 29 years including as senior Vice President. She was responsible for all the logging, lumber production in North America, marketing of lumber and panels throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Barbie was also President of a new applied North American software company for 4 years growing it
Australia
John has been a voluntary Board Director of Australian Charities and Foundations since 2001, with a strong Board corporate governance, fundraising and management background. VI Board member since 2019. Sits on the Legal & Governance and Fundraising Committees and VAP Regional Council. Chair of Variety Australia (representing seven Tents generating $22M of Revenue pre-COVID). VA
Canada
Lisa is a dynamic multilingual executive with 30 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience in a variety of industry sectors including digital marketing, social media, e-business, telecommunications, agriculture, national retail and not-for-profit organizations. Lisa’s leadership roles include that of President/CEO, Director, Vice President and now Partner, in areas of Strategic Marketing and Business Development
Canada
Howard Blank has been a member of the gaming, media and entertainment industry for over 30 years. Howard is proud to give his time and talent at a number of not for profit events each year. To date, Howard has helped raise over $900,000,000 for organizations across Canada and in the USA. Howard currently serves
United States
Nancy started her career in entertainment by working at the local AMC movie theatre – selling popcorn, tickets and then managing the team. While attending college she moved with AMC Theatres to Los Angeles to help open the west coast office to work closely with movie studios. After 13 years at AMC, half on the
