Sharks Board of Directors

Matthew was appointed President of Southport Sharks effective September, 2022.  As a respected town planning consultant, strategic adviser, project lead and company director, he is a passionate advocate for the Gold Coast and is an active participant in professional debate, policy development and industry events.

Bob has been Vice President of the Southport Sharks since 2004. His contribution to Gold Coast football is exceptional. Bob is actively involved in Football and has a key involvement in the operations of every Sharks game.

Shaun has been Treasurer of Southport Sharks since 2012. His qualifications include Diploma of Financial Services, Diploma of Accountancy, Fellow NTAA and Registered Tax Agent Shaun has been a Company Director since 2009 and is Principal of an Accountancy Practice.

Clayton completed a Bachelor of Laws Degree and was admitted as a Solicitor in New South Wales and Queensland in February 2002.  He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors (GAICD) and holds a Diploma in Financial Services (Dip FS). Clayton serves on numerous boards including Southport Sharks.

Royce is a Southport Sharks Hall of Famer, Best & Fairest winner (1991) and premiership player (1992). Royce has been heavily involved in Southport Junior and Youth football development on the Gold Coast and has been player-manager for several young Queenslanders who have progressed to AFL level. Royce has been a Company Director since 2016.

Rick's qualifications include Commercial Cook and has experience as a company director since 1995.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Architecture and has been a company director since 2001.

Chris Sacre is widely regarded and respected within the childcare industry. Chris developed a passion for the industry in early 2007 when he provided financial consultative services, as an Advisory Manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers to G8 Education (formally Early Learning Services) in the lead up to the public listing. After successfully floating the company in 2007, Chris joined G8 Education as Chief Financial Officer. During his time with G8 Education, Chris was instrumental to the growth of the company with over 400 childcare acquisitions, raising over $100mil. in capital and increasing market cap. from $4mil. to $1.3bil. Chris lives on the Gold Coast with his wife and three young children.

Dean is a past premiership player for Southport Sharks (1990) and Queensland state representative (1991). He has an extensive 33-year career in the property and property development industry in Queensland and the eastern states. He has held state and national senior executive positions in listed public companies for the last 24 years and joined Southport Sharks as a non-executive director in July 2022.