Appointed December 2, 2022.

Hugh is the Grand Master Instructor of one of Australia's oldest Martial Arts Clubs, established in 1973. Hugh has an extensive corporate background in the Maritime Security, Safety and Risk management sector, and owns and operates a successful motor vehicle restoration company. Hugh has practiced Taekwondo for over 50 years and has experienced it as an Instructor, student, athlete, coach and referee. Taekwondo remains one of the most passionate aspects of his life, and he has dedicated much of his adult life to its development and progression in Australia.

Grand Master Hassan Iskandar OAM is a visionary Taekwondo leader, coach, club owner and sports administrator whose influence has shaped the sport in Australia for more than 55 years. His career is defined by an unwavering commitment to unity, excellence, integrity and the development of future generations through Taekwondo.

As President of Australian Taekwondo, Grand Master Hassan has led with strategic clarity and long-term purpose, strengthening the sport across grassroots, state, national, regional and international levels. Under his leadership, Australian Taekwondo has advanced as a more progressive, unified and well-governed organisation. He played an instrumental role in the successful unification of Australian Taekwondo in 2013 and, in 2021, became the first Australian elected to the World Taekwondo Executive Council in 50 years, a historic achievement reflecting his standing on the world stage.

A 9th Dan Kukkiwon Grand Master, awarded in 2026 after more than five decades of service to the art, he is also the owner and operator of Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy. Through his coaching and mentorship, he has developed international and continental medallists and Australian representatives across junior and senior teams.

Widely regarded as a leader ahead of his time, Grand Master Hassan brings exceptional expertise in governance, risk, compliance, stakeholder engagement and strategic organisational development. His distinguished leadership roles include Oceania Interim Chair, Secretary General of Australian Taekwondo, advisor to Kukkiwon, member of the World Taekwondo Development Committee and former President of Taekwondo Australia.

In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to Taekwondo, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2025 Australia Day Honours. He also received the Australian Sports Medal in 2000 and the Tasmanian Star of Sport in 1986. Grand Master Hassan Iskandar OAM continues to lead with vision, courage, integrity and excellence.

Appointed December 2, 2022.

Adrian holds a Ph.D., Dip.T., Grad. Dip. in Curriculum Design, Grad. Dip. Educ. Admin., Dip. F.L. Journ., Dip. T.E.F.L., and a Grad. Cert. in Studies of Asia.

Harry joins the Board with 22 years of experience in Taekwondo as an instructor and coach, and served on the Board of ATV before his election onto the AT Board. Harry is passionate about the traditional and modern aspects of Taekwondo and is dedicated to its growth as a national sport. Harry holds AUS Sport Director Education, a Masters of Teaching (Primary) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics.

Melhim's career spans over 20 years in the transport industry in roles across customer service, training and development, integration, commissioning, and health and safety. Melhim has been involved in Taekwondo for 37 years as a competitor, coach and instructor, and holds a Diploma in Management and Leadership.

Judith brings a wealth of business expertise, with an international career steeped in finance, strategy and governance. Having held numerous executive roles reporting to boards, Judith currently serves as the Regional CFO, Asia Pacific at Enovis and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Her personal connection to Taekwondo is also notable, as she is the parent of three aspiring Taekwondo athletes, providing her with unique insights into the sport.

Julie brings more than 20 years of experience in business management across a range of roles, with the ability to contribute significantly to strategic planning, project management, people management, financial budgeting and management, stakeholder engagement, contracts, marketing and public relations and public speaking. Her career has spanned roles in large corporations, federal government, and research consultancies. With formal tertiary qualifications in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration, Julie is also a passionate Taekwondo participant herself, being a 5th Dan as well as a 1st Class referee.

Amanda has been involved in Taekwondo for almost 20 years, being an instructor and grading examiner at her local club. She is passionate about growing the art of Taekwondo and improving its accessibility, creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds and abilities to participate. Outside of Taekwondo, Amanda is an experienced commercial leader in the energy sector, with expertise in commercial negotiations, contracting, and strategy development.

Josh comes to Australian Taekwondo from Basketball ACT, where he held the position of Chief Operating Officer. With a background in sports management and an MBA, Josh's experience spans roles at Boxing Australia, Rowing ACT and Cricket ACT. Internationally, he aided the Saudi Arabia Boxing Federation. Josh aims to enhance Taekwondo's services and community connections.

Ben oversees national programs for High Performance and Pathways. He collaborates with CombatAUS to ensure a sustainable flow of athletes and coaches, as well as leading Para-Taekwondo's growth and development in the country.

Peter brings extensive domestic and international experience in integrity management, investigations, regulatory compliance, governance, and safeguarding across high-performance and community sport. He has held senior integrity and stewarding roles within Australian and international sporting organisations, working closely with boards, regulators, government agencies, and law enforcement to uphold fair, safe, and ethical sporting environments.

Ali Khalil is Australian Taekwondo’s Performance Pathway Lead, overseeing the planning and delivery of programs that identify, develop and support emerging athletes and coaches across Australia.

A highly experienced performance coach, Ali has represented Australia as a coach across three Olympic Games and seven World Championships. He has coached several leading Australian athletes, including Olympians Safwan Khalil, Hayder Shkara and Carmen Marton. Through his role, Ali is committed to building clear development pathways and preparing Australia’s next generation of athletes for international success. .

Aidan joins Australian Taekwondo as the National Engagement Officer, supporting the organisation’s membership, community engagement, communication, media and event delivery. In this role he provides administrative support for clubs and assists members navigate the national systems and programs.

Before joining Australian Taekwondo, Aidan worked in competitions and event delivery at Cricket ACT as well as Manager of Kaleen Indoor Sports Centre. He also holds a Bachelor of Human Movement, majoring in Sports Management.

Oscar joins Australian Taekwondo as the National Participation Officer, where he supports grassroots participation, community programs and event delivery. He leads the delivery of the Sporting Schools program for Taekwondo and oversees coaching and referee education across the country.

Before joining Australian Taekwondo, Oscar worked in event delivery & administration at the ACT Brumbies, most recently as an Event Coordinator delivering matchday and community events. He also holds a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) from the University of Canberra.

Maddy has been involved in Taekwondo for over 20 years as an athlete, coach, referee and administrator, with experience across grassroots participation, high-performance pathways and club management.

Maddy is a WT International Poomsae Referee, and has represented Australia as an athlete at the FISU Universiade, World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships and Commonwealth Taekwondo Championships, winning a Commonwealth bronze medal. She was a member of the Australian coaching team for the 2022 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships and was selected to again represent Australia as an athlete at the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships.

Maddy holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, a Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport, and a Master of High Performance Sport.

Jerry Moraitis is Australian Taekwondo’s Para Technical Lead, overseeing the development of athlete pathways, coaching capability and high-performance opportunities for para-athletes across Australia.

With more than 40 years of martial arts experience, Jerry has held leadership roles at major international events, including serving as Head Coach of the Saudi Arabian Para Taekwondo Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Jerry holds a Diploma in Sport (Coaching) Martial Arts) and is committed to growing participation and supporting Australian para-athletes to succeed on the world stage. .

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