Chair
Mark Gibbs ASM, JP
Chair
Member Governance Committee
Mark is a values‑driven executive leader with experience across metropolitan and regional operational, clinical and emergency service environments. He brings a strong commitment to purpose‑led governance and strategic planning, ensuring organisations remain mission‑aligned while delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities they serve.
With a strong commitment to providing innovative, effective leadership to boards, executive teams, and frontline service networks, Mark is passionate about creating sustainable systems that advance quality, safety, and equity in service delivery—principles that closely align with the ethos of the not‑for‑profit sector.
Mark consistently drives high‑performing, learning‑focused cultures that encourage constructive feedback, capability development, and accountability.
He has a proven record of achieving strong business performance outcomes, elevating service standards, and enhancing patient and community experience in line with organisational values and strategic objectives. Mark brings thoughtful judgement, operational expertise, and a collaborative mindset to board deliberations, contributing to sustainable impact, trust, and long‑term organisational resilience.
Term ends: 2026
Appointed Director
John Bruning FIML, GAICD
Chair - Governance Committee
Member - Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Strategic, values-driven CEO with more than 12 years of executive leadership in health, education, and member-based organisations. Demonstrated success in leading strategic transformation, shaping national health policy, and embedding future-ready, high-performing cultures. Accomplished in governance, stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, and digital innovation, with a strong record of delivering sustainable outcomes. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and forging collaborative partnerships across government, regulators, academia, and clinical sectors. Committed to equity, and human-centric leadership, and inspired by opportunities to create meaningful impact for people and communities.
Term ends: 2026
Director
Peter Lang JP, FACPara
Member - Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
Member - Governance Committee
Peter Lang is an experienced regional NSW educator, leader and clinician with a long standing commitment to advancing paramedicine and improving professional standards. A director of the Fund for more than a decade, he contributes strong strategic, governance, and financial expertise. As former Director and Chair of the College of Paramedicine (ANZ), he helped drive the development of national paramedic registration, CPD and sector membership growth. He currently serves as Deputy President and practitioner member of the Paramedicine Council, supporting regulatory oversight and promoting safe professional practice. With broad community board experience, Peter brings practical focus, collaborative leadership, financial acumen, and a strong ethical framework to mission‑driven organisations.
Term ends: 2028
Director
William Edwards JP
A senior leader within NSW Ambulance with extensive experience in operational leadership, including roles as Station Manager, Duty Operations Manager and Health Relations Manager. Will has managed complex complaints, stakeholder engagement and organisational risk, bringing a disciplined, evidence-based approach to governance and decision-making. He holds tertiary qualifications in Health Science, Exercise Physiology and Paramedicine, and is known for a values-driven leadership style focused on accountability, transparency and member interests. Appointed as an APF Director, Will is committed to the long-term sustainability of the Fund and effective stewardship on behalf of members.
Term ends: 2028
