New National Board members for Caravan Industry Association of Australia

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce the results of its National Board election, held during its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 25 November.

G’day Parks General Manager David Smith (Parks), Green RV Group CEO Jack Green (Trade) and Leisure-Tec Australia CEO Paul Widdis (Trade) were elected to the Board for the first time.

Standing directors Donna Cocking (Parks), Sean Jenner (Parks) and Nikki Milne (Parks) were re-elected.

They will be joined on the nine-person National Board by Michael Paidoussis (Trade), Gerard Waldron (Trade) and Brad Slater (Trade), who were not up for re-election.

By virtue of her re-election, Donna Cocking will continue as Chair for a final year, in line with constitutional term limits. The positions of Vice Chair and Treasurer will be determined at the next National Board meeting, to be held over the coming weeks. 

Caravan Industry Association of Australia extends its heartfelt thanks to outgoing directors Mark Glencross, Margaret Shannon and Justin Hales for their invaluable contributions to the National Board. Their vision, expertise and support have been fundamental in providing a strong strategic platform for future growth and resilience within the Australian caravan industry.

The National Board election attracted significant interest, with 20 individuals standing for election. The Association thanks all nominees for their interest.

Stuart Lamont, CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, commented:

“The National Board represents a diverse group of individuals, each a strong leader in their own right. We look forward to their contributions to strategic discussions around the board table. Together, we will continue to drive the Australian caravan industry towards a prosperous and sustainable future.”

Meet the new directors

David Smith

David Smith is General Manager of G’day Parks, one of the country’s largest and most recognised caravan holiday park networks. An experienced company director and business leader, he will bring a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing industry operators to the National Board, along with strategic acumen in shaping policy, governance and standards that drive sustainable growth and long-term performance.

Jack Green

Jack Green is CEO of Green RV Group and Leisure Lion, one of Australia’s largest family-owned caravan and motorhome businesses. With a background in sales, marketing and management, and an intricate understanding of the relationships between manufacturers, dealers and repairers, Green is passionate about enhancing the caravanning experience by delivering more enjoyable, memorable and trusted consumer experiences.

Paul Widdis

Paul Widdis is CEO of Leisure-Tec Group, a leading international manufacturer of products and services for the Australian caravan and camping industry. With over 25 years of experience in driving revenue growth and operational excellence, he offers a wealth of industry knowledge across international OEM, retail and e-commerce markets, as well as marketing and strategic insight to the National Board. He is deeply committed to fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s National Board consists of up to nine directors, elected by state caravanning associations. No more than five directors can come from the same Caravan Industry Category (Parks or Trade), as identified at the time of nomination. Each director serves a two-year term.