John Lynch OAM

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Chairman 
Director (since 2018)

Retired, former CEO Royal Flying Doctors Service Central Operations

Born, bred and educated in Broken Hill and with over 32 years working in the Not for Profit sector, John shows a commitment to building lasting transformation through his strong leadership.

Grandson of Paddy O’Neill, the uncrowned king of Broken Hill and the founding father of the Barrier Industrial Council, John is the son of Mick and Eileen Lynch.

John currently resides in Adelaide with his wife Anita (also locally born, bred and educated)  and travels back to Broken Hill frequently to attend Foundation Board meetings, West Football club events, St Pat’s and Silver City Cup race meetings and many other social gatherings.

His working life saw him commence with the Zinc Corporation, then to the family company of Ridley’s Mitre 10, the Mines Dental Clinic and then to the Royal Flying Doctor Service where he began as Finance and Administration Manager.

John, Anita and their two sons, Daniel and Jake moved to Adelaide in 1991 with a transfer within the RFDS eventually leading to John being appointed CEO of Central Operations in October 2000, serving in the role until his retirement in 2018.

In January 2020 John was awarded an OAM for his services to the Community through emergency response organisations.

In retirement, as well as spending his time on Foundation Broken Hill, John is also a Director on the Board of SA Local Health Network for Flinders and Upper North and currently the Chairman of the Country Fire Service Foundation.

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants,

  • Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Service Executives,

  • Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors,

  • Member of the Australian Society of Association Executives, and

  • Life Member of the Broken Hill Football League, West Broken Hill Football Club and West Torrens District Cricket Club.