Mr. Mark Slack Smith

Mr. John Sandell
Committee Memeber

John is a proud alumnus of Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, graduating in 2007 as school captain. Since then, he has developed a distinguished career spanning staffing, resources, and financial services industries in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. 

With extensive experience in operations, strategy, and risk management, John brings a unique perspective to the Farrer School Foundation. He holds a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from Bond University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). In addition to being a partner at a boutique risk advisory firm, John is a Non-Executive Director of Zeal Futures, a Group Training provider employing over 800 apprentices and trainees and sits on the Regional Advisory Board of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. 

John is profoundly committed to the Foundation's 'Building for the Future' mission to enhance Farrer's educational offerings and infrastructure. Drawing on his diverse expertise and strong leadership capabilities, he is dedicated to creating opportunities that empower students to excel in agriculture and beyond, striving to uphold Farrer's legacy while contributing to its ongoing success.

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