Bangarra Family Office is a private family office founded by Jeff Chapman in 2000. It has global reach, with core Australian businesses operating alongside businesses in Europe and the US.
While the Group’s individual businesses are managed autonomously by their respective executive teams, the Group’s broader interests are managed by the Group’s Executive Team.
Board of Directors
Meet the Board of Directors
Jeff Chapman AM
B.Juris., B. Bus. (Acc), MBA, FCPA
Founder Director
Carena Shankar
B.A. (Hons) Econ
Non Executive Director
Jeff Chapman and Carena Shankar are the Founder Director and Non Executive Director, respectively, of Bangarra Family Office. It is Jeff and Carena’s philosophy, their philanthropy and their drive for personal improvement and social fairness that provide the fuel for Bangarra Family Office and the ecosystem that has developed around it.
Though they started out in very different parts of the world, common to Jeff and Carena’s experiences are the values of sportsmanship – no individual is greater than the team, our actions must uplift and support each team member, every team member’s contribution is valued. When applied to communities and business, these values prove their worth again and again.
Likewise, Jeff’s personal mantra of ‘no risk, no magic’ is the central ethos behind Bangarra Family Office’s continued success. It has resulted in a culture of striving to be the best in every field they play on, pursuing excellence through collaboration, taking every opportunity to contribute to and improve the lives of those around them.
As of February 1, 2024, Jeff Chapman has officially retired from day-to-day activities. All of the correspondence and calls directed to him are being processed by Emily Harrington, Chief Executive Officer – Bangarra Family Office. Emily can be contacted via [email protected]
Andrew Westacott
B.E (Chem), GAICD
Executive ChairmanAndrew is an experienced, engaging and motivating business leader who commenced at the Bangarra Group in the role of Executive Chairman in December 2023. His role spans across all aspects of the Bangarra Group in activities covering The Bangarra Family Office, Crown Golf Group UK, Bennelong Natural Capital and Bennelong Funds Management.
Andrew started his professional life as a chemical engineering project manager before taking up senior positions in logistics, procurement and supply chain management with Uncle Ben’s of Australia (Mars Petcare) and MasterFoods Australia New Zealand. He then moved into the major events field in 2005 and played a key part in the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games as Group Manager, Venue Delivery and Capital Projects. He then commenced a distinguished and successful career at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) in 2006 as the General Manager, Operations before later being appointed Deputy CEO and then Acting CEO. In 2011 he became CEO of the AGPC and led the growth of Australia’s Formula 1® and MotoGPTM events on a global stage. He occupied this position until June 2023; making him the longest serving CEO of the AGPC.
Andrew’s broad commercial, business and professional experiences are complimented by a range of voluntary interests including life-long support of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, and current roles as a director of Karting Australia and the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
Kelly Chapman
LL.B (Hons), GAICD
Non Executive DirectorKelly Chapman is a Non Executive Director of Bangarra Family Office and the Bennelong Foundation.
In addition to her appointment with Bangarra Family Office, Kelly also holds several other roles: Non Executive Director of Sanpoint Pty Ltd; Chair and Founder of the Studio 64 Group; Managing Director of Western Australian property group, Rpoint Properties.
Kelly brings entrepreneurial experience and a unique contribution to the board through her legal and corporate background.
Hon. Phil Honeywood
B.A. (Hons), MAICD
Non Executive DirectorPhil Honeywood is a Non Executive Director of Bangarra Family Office and the Bennelong Foundation.
In addition to serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), Convener of the National Council for International Education and a member of the Tuition Protection Service Board, New Colombo Plan Roundtable and the Education Visa Consultative Roundtable, Phil brings his long service as a Member of the Victorian State Parliament.
Phil’s perspective is further informed by his time as Victorian Minister for Tertiary Education, Training and Multicultural Affairs.
Executive Team
Andrew Westacott
B.E (Chem), GAICD
Executive ChairmanAndrew is an experienced, engaging and motivating business leader who commenced at the Bangarra Group in the role of Executive Chairman in December 2023. His role spans across all aspects of the Bangarra Group in activities covering The Bangarra Family Office, Crown Golf Group UK, Bennelong Natural Capital and Bennelong Funds Management.
Andrew started his professional life as a chemical engineering project manager before taking up senior positions in logistics, procurement and supply chain management with Uncle Ben’s of Australia (Mars Petcare) and MasterFoods Australia New Zealand. He then moved into the major events field in 2005 and played a key part in the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games as Group Manager, Venue Delivery and Capital Projects. He then commenced a distinguished and successful career at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) in 2006 as the General Manager, Operations before later being appointed Deputy CEO and then Acting CEO. In 2011 he became CEO of the AGPC and led the growth of Australia’s Formula 1® and MotoGPTM events on a global stage. He occupied this position until June 2023; making him the longest serving CEO of the AGPC.
Andrew’s broad commercial, business and professional experiences are complimented by a range of voluntary interests including life-long support of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, and current roles as a director of Karting Australia and the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
Brett Mawdsley
B. (Comm), Commerce. Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants ANZ
Chief Financial OfficerBrett Mawdsley is the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Bangarra Family Office. Brett has over 16 years of professional experience working with private companies, large corporate groups and not-for-profits. Prior to joining Bangarra, Brett was an Audit Partner of Deloitte where he focussed on private companies providing both audit and corporate transaction advice.
Brett brings a breadth of experience both from audit, tax, transactions and compliance to the Office and plays a key role in supporting the various investments and the Bennelong Foundations in Australia and the UK.
Brett has a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University and is also a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Emily Harrington
Chief Executive OfficerEmily Harrington is the Chief Executive Officer of Bangarra Family Office.
Emily Harrington has over 13 years’ experience working with high-net-worth families in the Luxury Retail space. Emily leads by example with a positive approach to every day. Emily has a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Deakin University and a passion for Health and Wellbeing.
Christopher Lynch
B.Bus, CFA
Senior ManagerChris Lynch is a Senior Manager within Bangarra Family Office and he supports a range of initiatives across the group.
Chris brings broad corporate finance experience from his background in advisory and leveraged finance. Chris holds a Bachelor of Business (With Distinction) from the University of Technology, Sydney and is a CFA Charterholder.
Our People in Numbers
585
Staff Globally
3
Continents
20+
Years of Operation