Upon the recommendation of the interview panel, the Sponsors Representative Group has appointed two new Trustee Directors to MMC for a term of three years, beginning on 1 October 2026. They are Brigid Clarke and Andrew (Andy) Kuppe.
Brigid Clarke
Brigid is an experienced public sector leader, with knowledge and expertise in strategy, stakeholder engagement, governance and accountability, safeguarding and state and federal policy. She has a deep understanding and passion for Catholic stewardship. Imbued in Catholic social teaching, Brigid commenced her career in health and community services. Subsequently, she has sought to continue to serve, give voice to and create opportunities for all peoples particularly those on the margins or experiencing disadvantage.
Brigid is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is an experienced Catholic non-executive director, having served on the board of VMCH, stewarding its establishment and growth in services across Victoria. Currently, she is engaged in health care governance and supporting her regional community to thrive. Brigid is a committed Catholic and active member of her local parish.
Andrew Kuppe
Andy will be well known to you as he was previously in the role as Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Education. He is currently the Executive Officer (0.5 FTE) of Catholic Religious Institute and Ministerial Public Juridic Persons’ Schools Victoria Ltd (CRMV Ltd).
Prior to the role at Mercy Education, Andy’s roles included Chief Executive Officer of Edmund Rice Education Australia’s Victorian Schools Limited; Principal of Parade College, Melbourne and Deputy Principal at Our Lady of Mercy College, Heidelberg. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Edmund Rice International Centres based in Ireland and Director of Amberley Retreat Centre. He is the Deputy Chair of the Board of Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centres Ltd and a Board Director of EREA BlendED National Ltd. Andy has qualifications in Theology, Education, Marketing and Leadership. His first formal qualification was as a Primary Teaching at ACU, Mercy Campus.
Andy is a member of All Saints Parish in Fitzroy and he and his wife Kylie have two adult children.
