Baseball Victoria Board of Directors

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Kerry Gassner brings more than two decades of senior leadership across major venues, events and public safety to the Baseball Victoria Board. He is Venue Manager of AAMI Park within the Melbourne Park precinct, where he leads operations and oversees the commercial and strategic direction of a multi-tenant stadium that is home to Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Victory and major concerts and events. His career spans government venues and the strategic development of operational and commercial venues, including senior roles at John Cain Arena, Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and the AFL, as well as 15 years with Victoria Police. He holds an MBA in Venue and Sport Management and a Harvard Business School Online certificate in Disruptive Strategy.

Kerry joined the Board in March 2025 and was appointed President in November 2025. He leads with a focus on governance, strategy and long-term sustainability, working closely with all levels of baseball in Australia. His connection to baseball spans more than 40 years and nearly every level of the game which includes time as a player, a state and national coach, and Chair of the Victorian Pennant Committee. Kerry is humbled to hold the role of President and sees it as one of custodianship, guiding the game towards a sustainable future. His commitment is simple: a Baseball Victoria that is accessible to all, where baseball in Victoria, for everyone, always comes first.

Ben has a strong background spanning the private sector, public service, and community baseball. He is currently a Managing Director at Create Advisory, a strategic advisory firm, where he specialises in providing strategic, commercial, and financial advice to the energy and infrastructure sectors. Ben brings to the board dynamic leadership and extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and executing complex corporate transactions. His broader professional background includes senior management roles in the finance sector and the Victorian State Government (including the Department of Treasury and Finance). A passionate advocate for the game, Ben has played baseball for over 45 years and has coached both junior and senior teams, deeply appreciating the positive impact sport has on Victorian families.

Vanessa brings extensive experience in finance, investment and governance, having worked across corporate finance and investment management in Australia and the UK. She has particular experience in financial strategy, acquisitions and working with management teams to support sustainable growth.

Vanessa is currently a Board Director and Chair of the Finance Committee at ELTHAM College and Treasurer of Greenhills Montmorency Baseball Club. Her involvement in community baseball gives her a strong understanding of the role clubs and volunteers play in the sport, and she is passionate about using her finance and governance experience to support the continued growth and sustainability of baseball in Victoria.

Angel Chambers joined the Baseball Victoria Board in March 2026 and is a Director at Deloitte. She brings significant experience in governance, strategy, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, together with a strong commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of sport and community organisations.

Angel contributes to the Board's oversight of governance, finance, legal, and strategic matters. Her background combines legal, and commercial perspectives that support effective board decision-making and long-term organisational success.

Pamela is an experienced technology and governance executive with more than 20 years of leadership delivering organisational transformation, digital strategy, and major technology programs across the public, private, and sporting sectors globally. She currently serves as Director of Technology & Systems at Melbourne Park, where she leads technology strategy and operations for one of Australia's premier major events and sporting precincts. Pamela has been actively involved in baseball for many years as a volunteer and administrator, leading governance, policy, and member experience improvements at club level. She is passionate about strengthening community sport through good governance, sustainable club development, and growing participation across all levels of the game.

Kathy Tessier is a passionate consultant with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry specialising in inclusive training and strategic planning. Currently a Professional Learning Coordinator with Active Schools at ACHPER Vic, Kathryn has been a director of Active Approach since 1996, working with a number of sports organisations from the local to international level. She has extensive team leadership, conflict management, and public speaking skills, having previously served as the Executive Manager for the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association. Kathy is excited to bring her unique experience as a sports industry consultant, practicing PE teacher, and university lecturer to Baseball Victoria.

Anna is the founder and managing director of Level Up Collective, a collective of specialist consultants and collaboration partners, passionate about working with organisations to help build internal capability, and providing solutions across capability, culture, change and customer. Anna brings 15+ years of professional experience in consulting, recruitment, and talent management to the Baseball Victoria Board. Her previous work includes senior roles with Jetstar Airways, Carlton & United Breweries, Cricket World Cup 2015, and Newcrest Mining. She has also served as a board member for So Brave, a breast cancer charity for young women, and Viva Royal Children’s Hospital Auxiliary.

Ros Gowty is a passionate baseball community member, governance leader and advocate for inclusive participation in sport. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Board Member of Alexandra District Health, Ros brings strong experience in strategy, governance, risk and community leadership. She has held senior leadership roles across complex public sector environments, with a focus on community wellbeing, inclusive communities, customer experience, and statewide health operations.

Ros is actively involved in women’s baseball, having chaired Baseball Victoria’s Women’s Pathway Working Group, and is keen to contribute more broadly to the Board’s strategic planning and decision making. Ros is committed to supporting welcoming environments where players, clubs and volunteers can thrive.

Geoff Boyes has been involved in baseball for 40 years, including 33 years playing and 15 years umpiring across Victoria.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from Monash University and spent ten years as an IT project manager, overseeing budgets, staff, training, and company policies. Now semi-retired, he is involved in school sports and serves as a school exam invigilator and green keeper.