In 2018, Tuff Group established the Tuff Group Advisory Board to oversee and direct the strategy and operations of the group. 

The Turf Group Advisory Board meets monthly to review performance, recommend direction and ensure that the legal, compliance, financial and operational aspects of the business are performing as expected and meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies and our own high standards. 

Made up of professionals with over 100 years combined experience in business, the Tuff Group Advisory Board has allowed the business to grow and innovate significantly since its inception. The members are:

Ned Coten – Advisory Board Chair

With experience across a wide range of businesses and sport, Ned leads the Advisory Board and also directs the marketing efforts of Tuff Group. 

Adam Kirkwood-Scott – Financial Advisory

As a partner at William Buck, Adam has overseen the implementation of the Netsuite system within Tuff Group and provides accounting, financial and strategic advice to the company and Advisory Board.

Trent Cummings – Operational Advisory 

With significant roles in banking, finance and operations, Trent’s experience and pragmatic approach to strategic and operational issues is a driving force behind the growth and success of Tuff Group. 

Fraser Gehrig – Managing Director

As co-founder and Managing Director of the Group, Fraser has personally undertaken every job across the business. His personal style and drive mean that no stone is left unturned in finding a way forward for Tuff Group. 

Tanya Hall – Director

Tanya oversees the successful and fast-growing Retail arm of Tuff Group. Revered across the business and industry as a person who ‘makes things happen’, Tanya offers invaluable insight to the market and operations of the entire business. 

Travis Knight – National Operations Manager 

Having ‘grown up’ with the artificial surfaces industry, Travis is Australia’s most experienced and successful industry leader and is known around the world. His relentless focus on systems, quality and detail has seen Tuff Group grow to be the market leader in Australia.