Bicycle Network Victoria: Our Organisation

Meet the Corporate Relationships team

We work hard to promote and develop key partnerships with our supporters and customers.

Max Goonan Corporate Relationships Manager Max is responsible for building commercial and corporate relationships across the organisation. Max comes from an extensive sports marketing and brand management background including Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Olympics and most recently the Australian Open. PROFILE: Max is a fitness fiend who often spends the weekend savouring coffee as a momentary reward after an exhilarating ride.
Pio Liwanag Corporate Relationship Executive Coming from an advertising and marketing background, Pio is passionate about getting Bicycle Network Victoria's message out there. He does this by working with a range of event sponsors and corporate partners to help get more people cycling more often. PROFILE: Pio is a new convert to bike culture. A fair-weather health nut, Pio likes a ride when the weather co-operates, but is a regular at spinning class during winter to make sure he gets his km's. Because of his weakness for coca-cola and other sweets, Pio is diligent about his exercise, which helps him stay in shape and fit into his ultra-stylish wardrobe. Renowned dandy Sebastien Horsley would be proud.
David Bailey Bike Parking Sales Executive Looking for a change of business but staying within the bicycle industry the role of Bike Parking Sales Coordinator is a fitting assignment. Currently celebrating his 30th Anniversary of cycling, his wide range of bicycle riding experiences and knowledge can provide some entertaining anecdotes, ask at you own peril. PROFILE:David has been involved in the bicycle industry for over 15 years and worked for such firms as Giant Bicycle Company, The Freedom Machine and Rock Shox distributor Steve Cramer Products. Covering duties as diverse as service manager of Manitou suspension forks to numerical quandaries such as forecasting shipments of inner tubes.
Alex Hender Bike Parking Sales Coordinator Alex has relocated from Adelaide to work with Bicycle Network Victoria, after completing his Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of International Studies and Master of Sustainability Science, to name a few. Alex is one of Bicycle Network Victoria’s Bike Parking experts who says the best thing about his job is having a great product to sell and a great working environment to do it in. His favourite way to get to appointments with clients is by cargo bike. It shows that we’re serious about our cycling! Being car-free for over two years now, Alex finds the best way to explore the City of Melbourne is by riding plenty of km’s on the weekends.
Nicky Lightstone Corporate Sales Coordinator Nicky has come all the way from Canada to join the Bicycle Network Victoria team with great energy and previous experience being involved in mountain biking events, as well as studies in Arts/Canadian Studies and Sports Management. Nicky loves to talk -her favourite part of the corporate sales coordinator role is her opportunity to talk to many people from a wide range of industries, talking about something she believes in. Nicky enjoys adventure, the outdoors and watching live sport - however is a total newbie to cycling!
Judy Cameron Advertising Sales Co-ordinator Judy brings a wealth of knowledge to the advertising role at Bicycle Network Victoria, having been in the sales industry for over 15 years. Judy loves speaking with clients and the opportunity for a sale. Along with her experience in sales and advertising, Judy also loves to cycle. Judy is part of a cycling group, riding up to 50km per week with the group, also ensuring a lunch and coffee stop on the way! Judy also cycled in China – with no lycra, no helmets, no lights at night. Some very ancient bikes getting around in Beijing but funnily enough it felt very safe.
Ian Clarke Parkiteer Program Co-ordinator After two and a half years of being in the best job he’s ever had (being a stay at home dad), Ian has swapped playtime for coffee-break and is now back in the workforce. Ian is helping to improve the network for commuters by developing and delivering more bike parking facilities. PROFILE: Ian is a commuter himself as well as a recreational rider, but he is not into skinny tires. He loves to ride with the kids in the chariot, or go for a bash in the bush in Hurstbridge.
Iain Treloar Bicycle Promotions Co-ordinator Iain brings over 6 years' experience in the bicycle retail industry, and has now hit the ground running with the Bicycle Retail Network. Iain enjoys communicating with his networks and clients, and is alwats motivated when seeing the effects of his effective communication, whether it be over the phone, in person or something he has written. PROFILE: After several years racing track and road, Iain has taken a step back in the intensity of his riding style. Besides riding to work, you will find him out and about around Melbourne on the bike - in denim, not lycra - with friends, as often as possible for the sheer joy of it – and of course enjoying the post-ride coffee at one of Melbourne's many cafes.