BOARD
Passionate about our sporting community
Our board is a team of dedicated volunteers who offer their time to champion grass roots sport on the Sunshine Coast to enable athletes to achieve their goals by securing funding, partnerships and other opportunities for Sunshine Coast sport.
Babette Bensoussan
Chair
For over 25 years Babette Bensoussan has served as an advisor to organisations and business leaders around the world. A recognized global authority on Competitive Intelligence, and one of the most published authors and well-regarded speakers in her field, Babette brings valuable insights to entrepreneurs, business leaders and senior executives.
Babette has a wealth of experience in coaching executives and has a unique talent for supporting leaders in their decision-making skills. Her coaching and mentoring sessions proving to be an invaluable source of support and inspiration to leaders, employees and anyone with a keen interest in business strategy, decision making and personal career transitions.
Babette is a qualified counselor, coach, MBTI practitioner and the only Australian executive coach certified to use the Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI), a revolutionary leadership development tool used to measure, harness and enhance personal and professional leadership qualities.
Her experience as an entrepreneur, internationally recognized author, lecturer and non-executive director means she is sought after for her expertise in in the elements of good decision-making.
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Scott Carpenter
Board Member
Scott Carpenter (BSc Hons) is a dual international water polo athlete with over 20 years’ experience across elite sport and executive leadership in retail, banking, and healthcare. He is currently General Manager of Operations, Pharmacy & Retail at Star Pharmacy Group, overseeing more than 70 pharmacies and 1,000 team members nationwide.
Scott brings extensive experience in strategic growth, operational transformation, and cross-sector leadership, having led national programs in innovation, business expansion, and governance across the retail, banking, and healthcare sectors.
His sporting achievements include captaining Great Britain, representing Australia, winning national titles in both Spain and Australia, and earning the Highest Goal Scorer Award at the European Water Polo Championships.
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Scott remains active as a mentor, coach and athlete, and is committed to supporting excellence and growth across the region’s sporting landscape.
Angela Coombes
Board Member
A technology leader with a passion for community sports, Angela offers a unique perspective on community sports growth and operational excellence.
Her focus on community outreach and inclusive programs will enhance the organisation’s ability to build strong partnerships with local sports clubs and expand its impact for athletes across the Sunshine Coast. Angela has been a volunteer for various sports programs as a player, manager, Coach, mentor, committee member and spokesperson for community sports clubs in Australia and Samoa covering Rugby Union, Surf Life Saving, Kitesurfing and Wakeboarding.
Charlie Hemming
Board Member
Charlie has over 25 years’ experience in senior marketing and product management roles in various Business to Business, Business to Consumer and Community-based Sporting organisations.
His collaborative leadership style and strategic focus provides a depth of knowledge and perspective that will help evolve the contribution that Sunshine Coast Sports provides our local communities. Charlie’s personal commitment to achieving quality outcomes and a passion for delivering value is complemented by a Master of Business in Marketing, Graduate Certificate in Finance and an under-graduate Sports Management degree.
Cameron Klupfel
Board Member and Treasurer
When considering Cameron Klupfel CPA the word ‘holistic’ instantly springs to mind. By nature, Cameron is a high achiever and this is evident in the diversity of roles which have led to his current position of Director with EVOLVE Accounting & Advice. He has a Psychology degree, Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree in Accounting.
A keen and accomplished sportsperson who enjoys basketball, rugby league, golf, squash and surf sports, he demonstrates that while a natural competitive spirit allows one to survive, it’s an innate intuitiveness and ability to read the play that allows one to achieve.
Cameron has successfully bridged the gap between academic and practical thinker. He’s a listener and interpreter – the skills which underpin an effective and successful problem solver. His thirst for knowledge is matched only for his desire to communicate complex issues, breaking them down into easily understood and meaningful concepts. Cameron who has particular interests in tax planning, training and business development draws upon these skills daily: academic understanding, insightful interpretation and meaningful communication.
Jo Watkins
Board Member
Jo Watkins (Hons), MBA, GAICD has over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors, including positions in an ASX-listed funds management firm, a for-purpose organisation, state government, and, most recently, leading a global trilateral Higher Education partnership. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and an MBA, specialising in Change Management. Additionally, she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Australian Sports Commission’s Director Education programs. Jo’s expertise spans strategy development, operational excellence, and stakeholder relationship management. She combines analytical insight with visionary thinking to drive organisational success. Committed to effective governance, Jo applies her strong understanding of leadership, finance and risk management to deliver impactful outcomes. A lifelong passion for sports, particularly netball, has been central to Jo’s personal and professional life, shaping her ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.