Foodbank Queensland welcomes Brett Kapernick as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

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The Board of Foodbank Queensland has appointed Brett Kapernick as Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Kapernick’s appointment follows CEO Jess Watkinson’s three-year term, which concluded in March 2026. The Board thanks Ms Watkinson for her significant contribution and leadership over the past three years and wishes her well in her future endeavours.

Brett brings more than 25 years’ senior executive and corporate governance experience across education, tourism, commercial enterprises and large-scale community sector operations. Most recently, he served as Interim CEO of API Leisure and Lifestyle, as CEO of Manufacturing Skills Queensland, and previously, as Deputy CEO of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council.

As Interim CEO, Mr Kapernick will lead the organisation with the support of the Board while a permanent appointment process is progressed later this year.

“Food insecurity affects people in every community, and I’m looking forward to working with our team, partners and supporters to strengthen Foodbank Queensland’s impact across the state,” Mr Kapernick said.

Foodbank Queensland is Queensland’s largest hunger relief charity, working with hundreds of charity partners and schools to help provide more than 150,000 to Queenslanders experiencing hardship.

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