The Flight Centre Foundation has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Flight Centre Global Managing Director Andrew Stark to its Board of Directors.
The move marks Stark’s first position on the Foundation’s Board, adding more than 20 years of senior experience across three countries to the charity’s governance.
“The Flight Centre Foundation has a proud legacy of empowering communities and supporting causes that make a tangible difference,” he said.
“I’m proud to join the Board and contribute my retail leadership experience to help continue strengthening the connection between our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.”
Foundation Chair Andrew Flannery said the move supports the organisation’s long-term strategy and future growth.
“As we enter a new phase of growth and community engagement, having Andrew’s deep understanding of our people and retail customers will be instrumental as the Foundation evolves its focus and expands its global impact,” Flannery said.
Since launching in 2008, the Flight Centre Foundation has donated over $20 million through employee contributions and matched funding. In 2026, $75,000 will be directed to programs supporting vulnerable children and people affected by family and domestic violence.
“Part of our annual funding commitment includes a Giving Grants program whereby eligible charities apply for funding grants to continue their good work. FCTG employees vote on where their collective donations are invested with a winning theme chosen to focus charitable effort for the year ahead,” Flannery said.
“Our 2026 theme will support vulnerable children and victims of family and domestic violence and thanks to the continued efforts of our employees who are signed up for workplace giving contributions, three charity grants recipients will each receive a $25,000 donation towards their charity.”
The Foundation will confirm its next Giving Grant recipients later this year.
