Mr. Conn was inaugural Chairman of the Foundation for Young Australians from 2000 to 2008.  In 2002, he retired as Vice Chairman of the Royal Children’s Hospital and as Chairman of the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.  He is a former Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria, former Chair of its business Council, and a Director of the Australian National Academy of Music.  Mr. Conn brings with him years of experience in the private sector that includes serving as Chairman & Chief Executive of Potter Warburg Limited, and Executive Vice Chair of McIntosh Securities Limited. He is currently chairman of a number of listed companies and community groups. He received his MBA from Columbia University (NY).