

Jack Cannons AM has a long history of involvement with Variety locally, nationally and internationally. He re-joined the Board of Variety in late 2016 after a hiatus.
He has held several senior roles across the organisation, including Board Member of Variety from 1992 to 2011, Chair of Variety from 2004 to 2006, Deputy Chair of Variety Australia from 2006 to 2009, Vice President and Board Member of Variety International from 2006 to 2012, Chair of Variety Australia from 2009 to 2011 and CEO of Variety International from 2012 to 2013.
Jack is a Life Member of Variety, a Variety Bash Hall of Fame inductee and has completed 35 years as a Variety Bash entrant. He has also participated in many other Variety Bash and motoring events. He holds a Bachelor of Business and has owned and operated his own businesses.
Quote: “I have seen first-hand the great work of Variety supporting kids across Australia and around the world. When we support a child we support a family, when we support a family, we support a community and I’m proud to be part of such a great organisation.”
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