Our Board

David Martin

President/Public Officer

David Martin joined the Stryder Management Committee in 2016 and has served as Deputy President and Public Officer. From October 2020 he took up the role of President of Stryder. David’s corporate experience includes 25 years in the manufacturing, consulting, airline and aged care sectors in human resources, operational and executive roles. Prior to his current work as the owner and operator of the Hire a Hubby franchise for the Mosman area in Sydney, David was Group General Manager for HammondCare (an independent Christian Charity specialising in aged, health and dementia care). This included leadership of HammondCare at Home ($90m annual turnover and around 2000 aged care clients), independent living and a range of corporate support services including people services, pastoral care and volunteers, information technology and capital works. David is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His hobbies include playing music and vintage car restoration. He is married to Kara and has two adult children.

Paul Ashby

Director

Paul Ashby joined the Stryder board in October 2023. He is also a member of the Community Connect Transport committee (board) where he has served since 2017. He has formal training in engineering, economics and applied finance and investment, and he is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Paul has over 30 years’ corporate experience including at Esso, ABN Amro and AGL, and was head of research, commercial and finance functions. He was also a director of gas, power and utility infrastructure companies, and is now retired from corporate life. He is a keen cook, loves music and film, is always planning for the next big trip, and lives in Hunters Hill with wife Anu and has two older children.

Ralph Youie

Director

Ralph Youie joined the Stryder board in October 2023 and is Chair of the audit, risk and compliance committee. He is also a member of the Lower North Shore Community Transport management committee since 2018 and non executive director of an aged care provider on the Central Coast, and member of its governance and risk committee since 2022. He was non executive director and audit committee and risk committee member of a credit union.

 An engineer by training, he is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and lives in Naremburn. Ralph also volunteers with the Willoughby-Lane Cove unit of the NSW State Emergency Service.

Anna Buddo

Director

Adam Balarin

Chairperson

Adam brings over 20 years of executive level board experience in supply chain strategy, operational optimisation and business transformation. He brings stakeholder engagement skills and governance to this board.

Soraya Raju

Board Member

Soraya joined the Management Committee in March 2022. She is the CEO and Founder of Migrate Success – a business dedicated to helping skilled migrant professionals achieve success in Australia. Soraya previously worked in financial services for over 35 years, in the areas of compliance and corporate governance. She strongly believes these are critical to good business practice by generating trust and credibility. Soraya also has a Certificate III in Aged Care and is aware of aged care issues. She is passionate about ensuring that vulnerable people in our community are connected, have access to healthcare and remain independent by using community transport. Soraya volunteers with organisations, including Dress for Success which helps empower women to achieve economic independence. She also teaches English to migrants and refugees.

Alexandra Meldrum

Chairperson

Alexandra Meldrum joined the Stryder board in October 2023. She is a member of the Community Connect Transport committee (board) where she has served since 2020. She is a professional engineer and economist, with experience in Australia and internationally, having worked in industry, government, not-for-profits and universities. In government, she was the Principal Advisor to the Productivity Commissioner, member of Task Forces for Hydrogen, and Circular Economy, and led industry development in advanced manufacturing and the review of departmental grants programs.

Alexandra has a portfolio career – including global Vice President Learned Society IChemE, Facilitator in Charge at AGSM UNSW, and an expert panellist for programs at the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer. She is Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Sydney where she chairs the international Scientific Board for the multidisciplinary Net Zero Initiative. She is an experienced non-executive director, with 30 years experience, including Strategy, Risk and Nomination Committees and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company directors. She has volunteered at Lifeline for thirty years.

Lyndal Punch

Director

Lyndal Punch is an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in governance, audit, risk management, and financial leadership across government and private sectors. She joined the NSCTG Board in July 2025, bringing expertise in transport and people-focused services. Her career spans strategic leadership in finance, risk, and assurance, with proven capability in organisational transformation and stakeholder engagement.