Peter McLean – Chief Executive Officer
Peter has extensive experience as a CEO at other Not for Profits and peak bodies, including Keep Australia Beautiful and Can Too Foundation. In those fields he has driven outcomes which positively impact the environment and communities, working with governments to gain their support for key initiatives including the introduction of key environmental legislation and regulations. He has rapidly grown programs such as the Ocean Swim Program which have improved supporter and member engagement and delivered improved financial sustainability.
As well as holding a Bachelor of Environmental Management, Peter honed his business skills and expertise by completing an MBA, sub-majoring in law and public relations.
Peter has been an avid cyclist for decades, having competed seriously as a young rider to NRS level and competed in mountain biking at a national level. He has been a commuter and recreational rider for many years and is now teaching his young daughters to ride.
Loretta Fong – Chief Financial Officer
Cycling has always been a large part of Loretta's life. She commutes to the Bicycle NSW office every day by bicycle - rain, hail or shine. She can be often found on her bicycle during the day too, dropping off or picking up the many things that an office needs.
Loretta's role is to deal with all the financial aspects of Bicycle NSW, and like everyone at Bicycle NSW, anything else that gets thrown her way.
Loretta has been a member of Bicycle NSW for over 30 years and before coming to Bicycle NSW in 2005, she was the treasurer of her local BUG for 7 years. She loves being able to work for an organisation that is committed to making cycling better.
Sarah Bickford – Bike Planner
Sarah is an architect and recently-qualified urban planner who has developed a passion for all aspects of sustainable mobility. Active travel has so many benefits for the city, the climate and our health and Sarah dreams that everyone has access to high-quality walking and cycling infrastructure.
Sarah has been a very keen cyclist since an early age and always loved navigating cities by bike. As a schoolgirl, student and young professional, living in suburbia, Edinburgh, Barcelona, central London and Sydney, the bike was her favourite mode of travel.
At Bicycle NSW, Sarah focuses on writing submissions to advocate for the best possible outcomes for active transport across New South Wales.
Yvonne Poon - Membership Coordinator
From urging her uni friends not to cycle because it was too dangerous, Yvonne has come full circle to believing bicycles will change the world, and being one of the busiest bicycle advocates in Sydney, with her ongoing work with BIKEast, WalkSydney and Better Streets. She believes in everyday cycling and is eternally grateful for all the people, especially the women, who mentored, supported, and taught her. She is grateful to all those who advocate for better cycling conditions in NSW (past, current and future).
Yvonne's program management, customer success, and stakeholder management skills come in handy when engaging with the community on all things bicycling. You might even be able to spot Yvonne cycling past you in Sydney on her hot pink ebike.
Yvonne's role at Bicycle NSW includes answering all the phone calls and emails, membership, and liaising with the local groups / BUGs. She looks forward to answering any questions you have and signing you up!
Get in touch with Yvonne at info@bicyclensw.org.au