Career
He was Chairman of Southcorp (1989–2002). In 1995, he was appointed a director of Coles Myer. He was chairman of Coles Myer from 2002 until it was acquired by Wesfarmers in 2007.
Rick is also Chairman of AXA Investment Managers Asia Pacific Holdings Limited, Voyages Hotels & Resorts Pty Limited and a Director of the Australia Business Arts Foundation.
Northern Territory Development Corporation
Northern Territory Trade Development Zone
South Australian Oil & Gas Corporation
Chairman of the National Mutual Life Association Limited. (NMLA)
Chairman of the Aboriginal Foundation of South Australia Incorporated.
Chairman of the Western Desert Resources Limited.
• Chairman of the James Morrison Academy of Music
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (Société Anonyme)
National President of the National Heart Foundation of Australia
Chairman Pembroke School Foundation
Deputy Chairman of the Adelaide Football Club Limited.
Commissioner of the South Australian Health Commission
Deputy Chairman of the South Australian Development Council
Chairman of AustralAsia Railway Corporation
Chairman of the National Wine Centre.