Our Board of Directors

David Pennells

Chair

David Pennells has a long and successful business background, being the principal/owner of Inland Building and Construction which employs a workforce of 20 permanent staff. Prior to this he was the licensee/owner of LJ Hooker, Bathurst for approximately four years. David is community minded, having 35+ years with Fire and Rescue NSW and has been serving as Deputy Captain for 12 years. He is a past member of Rotary and a past Board member of ASBA. David is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has been a member of the VERTO Board of Directors since 2013.

Andrew Abel

Board Member

Andrew is a fully qualified accountant and adviser, having worked in commerce for more than 20 years. During his career he has worked as a commercial accountant for a number of large blue-chip multinationals and Australian operations. In 2001 Andrew joined Central West Community College (VERTO) as the Senior Finance Executive.

Drawing on his commercial experience, Andrew runs his own consultancy business, working with professional advice firms towards sustainable practice growth. In addition to his role on the VERTO Board, Andrews holds a number of other directorships. Andrew has both a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants.

Andrew joined the VERTO Board in 2013 and is currently the President of the Board of Directors.

Larry Anderson

Board Member/COMPANY SECRETARY

Larry brings extensive leadership, business, training, management and governance experience, supported by tertiary qualifications in training, engineering, human resources, business, financial management and information technology. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Larry has served on boards for more than 40 years across diverse sectors, holding roles including Chair, Vice Chair, Company Secretary and Treasurer. Larry is a Director of Campbell Page Limited and VERTO Limited, currently serves as Vice President of VERTO, and is the Director Group Governance for the VERTO Group.