ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
We have an ongoing
commitment to Research
in Cancer and Asthma
Cancer and Asthma
We don’t offer a cure,
we help look for one
The Foundation
Since 1993, The Picchi Brothers Foundation has run completely on a volunteer basis.
We as custodians of the Foundation are empowered to distribute funds raised
to projects involved in the research and assistance into cancer
and asthma recovery.
And from such, we give Generous donations to further exciting developments in these two challenging fields of research.
Our Board
As a charitable foundation, our Board Members serve on a voluntary basis. We have a strong cross-discipline of Board Members in a variety of fields who work together to achieve the Foundation’s objectives.
The charter requires a representative from both the Cancer and Asthma fields
Our board has a wide range of business and community experience providing targeted value for the Foundation’s earnings.
It provides me with a moment to reflect on a wonderful organisation: the Picchi Brothers Foundation and a lovely group of people who have made a genuine and meaningful impact on cancer and asthma research.
Frankly, I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved and I look forward to our ongoing success and influence.
Professor Mark Rosenthal
The Foundation’s Current Board for 2024:
The Picchi Brothers Foundation is served by volunteers who are not rewarded for their efforts. Our Board consists of these fine people who give their time generously to this wonderful task.
Mr. Joseph Lukaitis AM RFD
Chairman PBF
Joseph is our Legal Advisor and was the lawyer who helped set up the Picchi Brothers Foundation with Pietro Picchi.
Professor Jo Douglass
Head of Department, Immunology & Allergy,
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Jo leads in the world of asthma study and with her experience, our Foundation gains tremendous insight into the field of asthma.
Professor Mark Rosenthal
Director, Medical Oncology,
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Mark’s experience with leading research teams in oncology gives us great guidance into the depth of research going on in our State.
Ms. Lyn Parkin
Executive Officer PBF
Lyn is our go-to for all Public Relations and liaison needs.
Mr. Adrian Trubiani
Treasurer PBF
Adrian’s ongoing contribution with the maddening world of finances has made our Foundation into the solid enterprise it now is
Ms. Bronwyn O’Brien
Board Member PBF
Bronwyn’s real-world experience within the pharmaceutical business world brings a very sensible balance to the table.
Mr. Simon Osborne
Board Member and Consultant PBF
Simon’s expertise in Human Relations shines through with his enthusiasm and wonderful insight into all matters of delicacy.
Mr. James and Mrs. Melanie Pierini
Family and Board Members PBF
As the Foundation requires a family connection, James and Melanie are our blood link to the Picchi family.
Mr. Min Simankevičius
Board Member and Consultant PBF
For a balance of science and arts, Min provides the humanitarian side of the Foundation.
A little History
The Foundation’s First Board .
By decree of the Foundation’s rules and regulations, the board of the Picchi Brothers must have at least the following representatives:
- one person connected to the Picchi family,
- two medical representatives nominated by the University of Melbourne
- a legal representative
- an accountant
- and at least one consulting representative.
The Board has an option to co-opt other members to the Board at any time it feels necessary.
The Founding Board members were:
- Mr Joseph Lukaitis
Chairman elect - Mr Andrew Zilinskas
Legal representative - Mr Glenn Scott
Accountant representative - Professor Richard Fox AM
Oncology, Melbourne University - Professor Peter Phelan
Paediatrics, Melbourne University - Mr Robert Berger
Accountant - Mr Pietro Picchi
Co-Founder and family representative
Contributors & former Board members
The Foundation has been blessed with on-going contributions from board members & co-opted members. We wish to acknowledge the following people for their past contributions:
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- Garry Hawking
- Glenn Scott
- Vicki Paulin
- Monika Pakonski
- Professor Terry Nolan
- Professor Richard Fox AM
- Andrew Zilinskas
- Suzie Powell
- Christine Damain
