8 October 2020 | Tennis Victoria

Tennis Victoria congratulates Phil Crouch who was re-elected to the Tennis Victoria Board of Directors, and welcomes newly elected Virginia Wallace.

Announced at our first ever virtual Annual General Meeting on Wednesday night, the pair will join the existing Members in overseeing the governance and strategic direction of Tennis Victoria.

The night also saw the reception of the 2019-20 Annual Report, including the President’s and CEO’s Reports. Click here to view the 2019-20 Annual Report.

Congratulations to Phil and Virginia, and we look forward to their skill sets and experience complementing the current Directors.

Read more about the elected Directors below.

PHIL CROUCH (RE-ELECTED)

Phil joined the Tennis Victoria Board in 2014 and has contributed in roles of Treasurer and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee He is an experienced small business owner and corporate executive who is passionate about tennis. Phil enjoys playing tennis at his local club, Greythorn Park Tennis Club, and supporting his three sons with their tennis activities including tournaments, squad and coaching.

Professional History

• Chargrill Charlies, Managing Director
• Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, 1992 – 2018
• Currently Head of Retail Sales Development, Australia.
• Previously held various senior roles in Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Operations across ANZ’s operations in Australia and Asia.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Economics, LaTrobe University, 1989-1991
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, Securities Institute of Australia, 1994-1997

VIRGINIA WALLACE

Virginia is a lifelong tennis player who is Legally qualified, with previous Board experience,  having been on two State Government Catchment Management Authority Boards and now on the Board of Conservation Volunteers Australia. Virginia is also a member of  her local club Ardrie Park in Malvern East, along with Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club and Christ Church Tennis Club, also in Warrnambool.

Professional History

• Senior Manager Community & Corporate Communications, Financial Ombudsman Service, 2016-2018
• Statewide Recycling Pty Ltd (family business), Western Victoria, 2008-2020
• Communications Consultant, BHP Billiton, 2005-2007
• Previously held senior roles at National Australia Bank and AMP General Insurance and has been an advisor to two Senators.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Monash University, 1992
• Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria as a Barrister and Solicitor