Become a Capricorn Director
Make a difference to the Capricorn Community by joining our Board of Directors.
Capricorn Member Directors play an important role on our Board of Directors. They use their skills, knowledge and expertise in the industry to help ensure Capricorn is delivering for Members, reflecting their interests and living up to Capricorn’s promises and values.
2024 SA/NT Capricorn Director Election
This year, Capricorn is looking for an energetic and passionate Member to join our board of directors to represent the South Australia/Northern Territory (SA/NT) zone. Becoming a Capricorn Director is a fulfilling and rewarding role that involves a significant amount of ethical and legal responsibility. It is a perfect opportunity to further contribute to the automotive industry and to govern Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative.
- Nominations Open: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 8am (AWST)
- Nominations Close: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 5pm (AWST)
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Are you looking for personal growth and a new challenge?
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Do you want to use your experience and industry knowledge to give back to the automotive industry?
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Would you like to be part of the team that helps shape the future of Capricorn?
If you answered yes to those questions, then becoming a Capricorn Director could be the right fit for you.
This year we hosted two free, online events exclusively for Capricorn Members who may be interested in nominating to join the Capricorn Board, whether now or in the future.
Every year Capricorn holds elections for a Member-elected Director in at least one zone. Having candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experience in a zone’s elections helps ensure Capricorn remains a vibrant and healthy organisation.
Question-and-Answer Session
- On demand (Hosted on Thursday, 14 March 2024)
Watch on demand current Board Member Directors Mark Cooper and Mark Rowe at a free Question-and-Answer Session to learn what it’s like to be a Member Director. They discussed their journey to join the Board, what they’ve learnt and shared some information about what happens behind closed doors.
Mark Cooper
VIC/TAS Director
Mark Rowe
QLD Director
Mini-Governance Course
- On demand: Hosted on Thursday, 18 April 2024
Learn about the role of the board, the requirements associated with being a director and what joining a board like Capricorn's would entail. A lively presentation style, with real life anecdotes from one of the most experienced governance trainers in the business, will ensure that you'll stay fully engaged and gain the maximum value from the program.
Richard Westlake
Founder and Managing Director
Mini-Governance Course
- Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024
- Time: 1pm (NZST) | 11am (AEST) | 9am (AWST)
In 2024 we will also be hosting a Mini-Governance Course for Members who want to learn more about the role of the board, the requirements associated with being a director and what joining a board like Capricorn's would entail. A lively presentation style, with real life anecdotes from one of the most experienced governance trainers in the business, will ensure that you'll stay fully engaged and gain the maximum value from the program.
Richard Westlake
Founder and Managing Director
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2023 New Zealand Capricorn Director Elections
This year, Capricorn is looking for an energetic and passionate Member to join our board of directors to represent the New Zealand (NZ) zone. Becoming a Capricorn Director is a fulfilling and rewarding role that involves a significant amount of ethical and legal responsibility. Additionally, it is a perfect opportunity to further contribute to the automotive industry and to govern Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative.
The nominations for the 2023 New Zealand Capricorn Director Elections have now closed. Please stay tuned for the announcement of the outcome of the nominations.