FightMND appoints new CEO, Matt Tilley
FightMND is thrilled to announce Matt Tilley has stepped into the role as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dr Fiona McIntosh, who has served as CEO for the past 4 years, will step down in the coming weeks. She is working with Matt to seamlessly transition him into the role and set him, and FightMND, up for future success.
Matt previously served as Chief Communications Officer at Foodbank Victoria and was the Founder and CEO of the Aussie Dollar Drop which supported homeless Australians.
Prior to this, Matt had a successful two-decade career in commercial media as a radio presenter on major stations like FOX FM and Triple M.
We want to acknowledge Fiona’s dedication and hard work and thank her for her countless contributions to FightMND during her tenure.
Fiona’s achievements
Fiona joined FightMND as CEO in October 2020. During her time with the organisation, Fiona has brought incredible leadership, passion, and vision to the foundation. She has worked with the team to build clear strategies and processes to advance our fight against motor neurone disease (MND).
Building a world class team around her, Fiona has been a strong advocate for funding for research into MND – both in Australia and across the globe.
Under her leadership, FightMND has become a strong, trusted organisation, playing a leading role in supporting funding for critical scientific research.
A Note from Dr Fiona McIntosh
“It has been a privilege to be part of FightMND over the past 4 years – it’s been one of the best and most fulfilling things I have done professionally and personally.
I’m proud of what we have collectively achieved – making the Big Freeze bigger and better than ever, developing FightMND’s new strategy and being clear on how we will accelerate progress in finding a cure through a world-leading Cure strategy. We are also rethinking the way we support people living with MND in Australia by investing in Care initiatives in new ways.
But my proudest achievement is building such a fabulous team. I’m in awe of the way they work together, collaborate and have fun. Perhaps I’m biased but they are truly the best team ever. FightMND is now well-positioned for the future, thanks to all of their collective hard work.
My sincere thanks to the support and friendship from the FightMND Board – particularly Mike Schneider for his friendship and guidance, and to Neale Daniher for teaching me the difference between being a chicken and a pig.
Dr Fiona McIntosh & Mike Schneider
And I am always humbled by the MND community who gives their support so generously towards FightMND. Thanks to all the friends I have made in this compassionate and enthusiastic community (you know who you are) and I look forward to staying in touch.
As we always say, it takes people to beat the Beast that is MND. There’s still more to do but when I reflect on the team we have built and the people I have encountered on this journey, I am hopeful and confident that one day we will live in a world free from MND.”
A Note from Matt Tilley
“Not a day goes by where I might be walking the dog down at the shops or having a cheeky pot at the pub – and not see a few Big Freeze Beanies. They have become an iconic part of our winter life.
I’m incredibly excited to join this team that has become such a landmark organisation in such a short period of time. FightMND is tackling the Beast at the highest levels of medical science and on the world stage – who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? I’m also conscious that as my hairline starts to recede ever so slightly, having a beanie as your work uniform isn’t the worst thing on earth.
I look forward to taking the amazing legacy left by Fiona and growing this brilliant community-driven fight to make a difference across the country and around the globe.”