The Sutherland Shire Business Chamber is pleased to introduce the nominees for the 2026 Board of Directors.
Following the close of nominations, the number of eligible nominees received matches the number of positions available on the Board. As a result, no ballot will be required.
We invite members to meet the nominees below and learn more about the individuals who have put themselves forward to help guide the Chamber’s continued growth and support the local business community.
We thank these nominees for their willingness to contribute their time, experience and expertise to the Chamber.
Frank Farrugia
General Board Member Nominee.
Frank is a former Vice President and Secretary of the Sutherland Shire Business Chamber and his firm has been a member of the Chamber since 2020.
Frank holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the Australian National University. Frank is a Professional Member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (“CAANZ”) and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (“ARITA”).
He is a Registered Liquidator and a Justice of the Peace (NSW). With more than 15 years’ industry experience, Frank has collaborated with a diverse range of businesses, encompassing annual turnovers spanning from $100,000 to $30 million.
Frank is passionate about helping business owners and supporting them through their business journey.
Frank is invested in the Sutherland Shire and is excited to join the board. Frank wants to work alongside the board to continue their great work in growing and developing the Sutherland Shire Business Chamber and assist members and future members succeed in their businesses.
Lauren Watts
Secretary Nominee
Lauren is the Founder and Director of Gen Leads, an outsourced lead generation and business development business. Gen Leads works with clients ranging from small businesses and start-ups to large international enterprises, helping them identify opportunities, build relationships, and achieve their sales and growth goals. Lauren’s experience spans business development, communications, customer experience and operations.
Alongside Gen Leads, Lauren is Co-Director of Corporate Crayon, a creative communications agency, and Co-Founder and Director of Health Connect Group. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director of Allied Family Physiotherapy.
Born and raised in the Sutherland Shire, Lauren has lived in the area for 40 years and is now raising her own family locally.
Since starting Gen Leads, Lauren has built strong ties across the local business community. In 2025, she achieved a personal and professional goal when Gen Leads became a corporate sponsor of the Cronulla Sharks.
Lauren is passionate about helping businesses grow, encouraging fresh thinking and supporting people in business at every stage of their journey. Through the Chamber, she hopes to share her business experience, foster meaningful connections between local businesses and contribute to initiatives that create opportunities for growth and strengthen the Sutherland Shire business community.