Board & Governance
Peter Bodman
Chairman & Non-Executive Director
Peter Co-founded Kids with Cancer Foundation in 1998 and has served as Executive Director for 25 years.
He has been instrumental in developing the foundation’s fundraising activities and brings extensive knowledge and experience in the Australian charities industry to his role as Director.
Tragically, Peter’s parents and sister all died from cancer, which motivated him to see that children suffering the same disease, through no fault of their own, are cared for and supported through direct financial assistance, excellent clinical support and research.
His leadership of Kids with Cancer Foundation has seen it reach its proud lifetime 25 year milestone with more than $30 million contributed nationally to families, hospitals and cancer research.
Danielle Smith
Non-Executive Director
Danielle has spent much of her career in customer service and helping others.
Danielle’s son William was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 6 and after 2 years of treatment, he sadly lost his battle.
Danielle continues to honour William’s memory and legacy by raising awareness of childhood cancer, helping other children and their families going through childhood cancer treatment, and is honoured to be a member of the board.
Odette Quine
Non-Executive Director
Odette brings over 30 years of experience in the finance industry, having held various leadership positions throughout her career. She has learned that success is driven by people, and that collaboration is key to making a positive impact on the community. Passionate about giving back, Odette is excited to contribute to Kids with Cancer Foundation and play a meaningful role in supporting its vision.
Paul Tredinnick
Non-Executive Director
Paul Tredinnick is a seasoned senior marketing director with over 25 years of experience driving global consumer brands across diverse retail sectors, including Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), grocery, and hardware. He has held key roles with brands like Mars Snackfood, Unilever, McDonald's, Burger King, and Primo Foods, gaining invaluable insights into building successful brands in competitive markets.
Paul excels in strategic planning, leveraging innovative thinking, data-driven insights, and clear communication to drive growth and elevate brand presence. His ability to align teams and execute effective marketing strategies has consistently delivered strong results.
Governance
The Board of Directors is the key-decision making body of Kids with Cancer Foundation and is responsible for its overall governance. The Board’s role and responsibilities are governed by a comprehensive Board Charter Document.