Our People

Adam Green - Venue Manager, Auburn Tennis Club “This past year I have had the great opportunity of transitioning my role within the Bankstown Sports Group, from Operational Support Manager to my current role of Venue Manager at Auburn Tennis Club which has been an exciting challenge and enjoyable experience as we rebound from the COVID lockdown of 2021.

I have had the privilege of working with a team at Auburn Tennis Club who continuously go above and beyond to provide exceptional customer experience, led by Leanne White who has taken on the role of Duty Manager. We are excited for the year ahead as we continue to provide the exceptional customer experience associated with Bankstown Sports.” Sarah Young - Venue Manager, Baulkham Hills Sports “I was born and raised in Baulkham Hills and began in the club industry in 2003 when I worked for eBet Gaming Systems. I am an Active Certified Club Manager (ACCM) and most recently worked as the CEO of South Tamworth Bowling Club; I have also worked in managerial and executive positions for 5 years at Parramatta Leagues Club. My Bachelor of Business Administration from Macquarie University majoring in Marketing and HR Management has been a strong foundation for my experience as has my international business experience from companies including Samsung and Revlon.

This year, I was proud to be awarded a Diploma of Leadership & Management from The Institute of Strategic Management. I have a passion for serving my community and have a solid understanding of the role clubs play.”

Giuseppe Barillari - La Piazza Restaurant Manager “I have had a passion for hospitality since childhood. My mum used to be the chef at our family run restaurant which was called Abracadabra. I don’t know if it was the magic in the name or just because it runs in my blood, but I found myself falling in love with the restaurant world!

Mum opened the second restaurant when I was almost 15 and that is when she started to involve me in the management side of things, as running two of them was difficult for her. Before that, I would make pizzas, cocktails and take orders, all the while building my management skills. Our restaurant was very busy, especially in Summer as we were in an Italian village that was popular with tourists. This early start allowed me to become a specialist in bartending, barista and coffee roasting, cooking pizzas and management.

I went on to study Law at University in Ferrara (Northern Italy) but I still worked every weekend in the best Italian restaurant in the area! I moved to Australia almost 7 years ago. Here I have worked as a pizza chef in Casa Restaurant in Darling Harbor, I worked in a Start-up in Redfern called Redforno; I have managed a Café restaurant in Martin Place called Bond, and a few others.

In case you are wondering – yes, I do love soccer! I’m an A.C. Milan Supporter and love motor bikes too.

I have spent so much of my life in hospitality trying to create the best customer service and manage profitable businesses. My goal is to give my customers the best environment and the most authentic, full, and beautiful Italian experience possible.” Stefano Brombal - La Piazza Head Chef “I grew up in a family where food and hospitality were the centre of our lives, coming from a Butcher grandfather and a Cook grandmother with a passion for minimising food wastage after the World War.

My dad, out of all the brothers he had, was the one who got the love of cooking in his DNA and turned it into a job. I was born in a town close to the romantic city of Venice, where love is sung, and art is plated. I was raised in a family run hospitality business and was surrounded with food, pots, pans, customers, and fresh produce. Dad used to take me to the vegetable market and to the fish mongers to teach me how to choose fresh food and seafood. He would also take me to degustation dinners and showed me how to pick wild mushrooms. I also visited the biggest, most exciting food expos in Northern Italy where I learnt a lot and saw the diversity of Italian cuisine.

After completing my military service in Italy as a Chef, I dreamt of moving to Australia. I came here in 2006 and decided to bring my passion and knowledge to the local restaurant world, where I have found home in one of the most amazing Italian restaurants in the country, La Piazza.”