Ambassadors

THE FLY PROGRAM IS MADE UP OF PASSIONATE PROFESSIONALS.
DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN

MATT ROSE

Matt is an avid outdoorsman and an executive leader in the Marketing and Communications industry. Over his 15-year career, Matt has led and partnered with some of Australia’s most prominent multinational and independent creative agencies, which has given him firsthand experience with the relentless nature of high performance, corporate environments. Throughout his career, Matt has witnessed the grave impacts to one’s well-being caused by unchecked stress, depression, and anxiety. 

Matt strives to bring awareness and recognition to the impact of poor mental fitness and is focused on working with those who similarly believe in the Fly Program’s purpose, aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and most importantly, want to make the lives of Aussie men, better.

 

FOUNDER AND CEO
MATT TRIPET
Matt Tripet is a highly respected adventure professional, public figure in the recreational fishing industry and educator. Losing a brother-in-law to suicide, Matt intimately understands the burden and trauma associated with losing a loved one in these circumstances.

He is driven to change the culture surrounding mental illness in the Australian male community by fostering environments where men can find reprieve from the difficulties they may be facing through powerful environments found in the outdoors.

Peter Casbolt
Peter Casbolt

Peter Casbolt is a Clinical Psychologist passionate about helping people build mental
strength, emotional awareness, and real-world resilience. With over 15 years’ experience on the frontlines of mental health, Peter combines clinical insight with a practical, no-nonsense approach that connects especially well with people navigating life’s challenges.

He brings to the board a deep understanding of how nature, movement, and connection can play powerful roles in strengthening mental fitness. Peter has worked in hospitals, private practice, and community settings, leading group programs and working one on one.

As a certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Facilitator, Peter has trained thousands
across communities and organisations nationwide to better recognise, understand and respond to mental health issues. He also lectures at the university level, shaping the next generation of mental health professionals by bridging theory with real-world insight.

Through his consultancy work, Peter partners with organisations to build mentally healthy
workplaces, with a focus on leadership, communication, and cultural change.
Peter is a regular speaker at national events, known for his grounded style and commitment to de-stigmatising mental health. He’s a Paul Harris Fellow, awarded for his outstanding service to mental health in the community.

Outside work, Peter recharges through the outdoors, sport, family time, and any adventure that pushes him out of his comfort zone.

Cameron Mackenzie
Cameron Mackenzie

Cameron is probably Australia’s most awarded gin distiller and one of the world’s foremost authorities on creating world-class juniperbased spirit. He has been responsible for Four Pillars being shortlisted for the International Gin Producer of the Year at the IWSC five times and winning the trophy a record three times (2019, 2020 & 2023).

In 2023 he was awarded Master Distiller of the Year at the UK Icons of Gin Awards and has collected more than 50 gold medals and trophies for his gins at prestigious competitions across the globe.

In 2024 Cameron was inducted into the UK Icons of Gin Hall of Fame and later the same year into the Australian Distillers Association Hall of Fame. Cameron lives in Healesville in the Yarra Valley where, in addition to his distilling, he built a team of over 100 people and managed the areas of production, bottling, logistics, administration and the iconic Four Pillars hospitality experience which attracts over 150,000 visitors annually.

Cameron founded Four Pillars after a much lauded 15-year career in the Australian wine industry working in roles from production to winery management. Before that he had an athletic career that saw him represent Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in the 4x400m track relay (semi-finalists).

In his time at Four Pillars, Cameron has been responsible for the creation and successful execution of every single gin – from the original Rare Dry Gin through to the category creating Bloody Shiraz Gin, that has spawned dozens of imitators. He has created and made ready-to-drink gins, non-alcoholic spirits and many limited release gins that have played a huge role in shaping the modern Australian distilling industry.

Cameron has also led the Four Pillars business in Healesville to build one of the world’s most sustainable distilleries that saw the business awarded Carbon Neutral status in 2022 and win the inaugural Green Spirit Initiative Trophy at the 2022 International Wine and Spirits Competition.

Cameron is a highly involved industry leader and currently sits on committee of Spirits
Victoria (Vice President) and was Vice President of Wine Yarra Valley from 2009-2012. In addition to making some of the world’s greatest gins, Cameron is a father of three daughters and a keen fly fisherman. He supports the St Kilda Football Club – so not everything in his life is a success.

Cameron is an excellent public speaker, sharing the story of Four Pillars where he
openly discusses the challenges of building a craft business from scratch, leadership,
culture and, of course, gin!

Luis

Luis Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in sales management and currently serves as a National Operations Manager. He has a strong track record of building high-performing teams, driving growth, and streamlining operations to deliver lasting impact at a national level.

Recently appointed as a Director for a not-for-profit organization advocating for men’s mental health, Luis brings his leadership experience and personal commitment to supporting mental wellbeing—particularly within the community and family environments he knows so well. His involvement in this space is driven by a belief in the importance of connection, resilience, and open conversation, especially among men.

Outside of his professional roles, Luis is passionate about the outdoors. Whether it’s
fishing, diving, or riding, he finds balance and inspiration in nature. On weekends, he’s often out exploring with his wife and two teenage sons, embracing quality time and the lifestyle he encourages others to protect and prioritise.

AMELIA
COMPANY SECRETARY / PUBLIC OFFICER
AMELIA TRIPET
Amelia Tripet is a young mother who has directly experienced the trauma of losing a brother to suicide. Amelia is passionate about mental health in our Australian male community and is someone who understands the sensitive nature of mental illness, shining a nurturing light on the company and its direction.
He is driven to change the culture surrounding mental illness in the Australian male community by fostering environments where men can find reprieve from the difficulties they may be facing through powerful environments found in the outdoors.

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