Governance

Established in 1864, Prahran Market is an iconic community asset owned by Stonnington City Council and governed by an independent Board of Directors appointed by Council, according to their varied skills.

Council entered into these arrangements so that the day to day operations of the Market would be independent from Council and to ensure, as far as possible, the decisions regarding the Market were made in the overall best interests of the community. The day to day operation of the Market is the responsibility of the General Manager and his staff.

The Market Management Office is located on the first floor and is open seven days a week.

Meet the Directors

	Ian Webb, Chairman of the Board Ian Webb’s career includes nine years as Chief Executive of the Sydney and Melbourne Market Authorities, including Paddy’s Markets and as Secretary of the Produce Market Managers’ Association of the United States. He also spent 17 years as a career diplomat and subsequently had appointments as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Premier of NSW, Chairman of the NSW Egg Corporation, Executive Director of the United Dairy Farmers Association of Victoria and most recently as CEO of Roads Australia. Ian has headed a number of government inquiries and has served as member/chair of a number of Boards. In 2013/14 Ian served as Director General of the International Road Federation in Geneva. He plays competitive bridge and is a keen photographer.

	Roger Clifton, Director An experienced senior business person, Roger has extensive marketing, advertising and customer engagement knowledge and high-level ability. A business manager, principal and strategist who has led companies through two national financial crises, while maintaining profitability and market share. His skills include people management and development, crisis management, margin and profitability protection, B2B and Government relationship building, document writing and presentation, negotiation and new business acquisition. He has demonstrated extensive community service, particularly in strategy planning. Formal training in advertising principles and practice, presentation skills, training and assessment and mediation. Life Fellow Advertising Institute of Australasia. Honorary Justice of the Peace. Vietnam veteran. Stonnington resident.

	Samantha Winter, Director Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Chartered Accountant Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Economics Samantha has spent over 25 years in business and financial management within various commercial environments including retail, property management, pharmaceuticals and higher education. She has experience aligning strategy, operations, people, processes and technology for commercial success. Samantha brings financial and retail skills to her role on the board of Prahran Market. In April 2015, Samantha won the Commonwealth Bank’s Not-For-Profit Treasurer of the Year Award. Samantha has also been the Chief Examiner for CPA Australia’s capstone Global Strategy & Leadership segment for over 10 years.

	Tony De Domenico, Director Company Director Former Trade Diplomat Former Deputy Chief Minister of ACT Former Deputy Chancellor, Latrobe University President, Italian Chamber of Commerce Chairman of AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute) Chairman, Abalone Victoria (Central Zone) Deputy Chair, Development Victoria Director, Common Equity Housing Ltd