Lawford Benning was born and raised in Kununurra, is a well-known member of the local community, and has held senior positions with several Aboriginal organisations.
Mr Benning was appointed an alternate director of MG Corporation in October 2016 and became a full-time director and chair in December 2016. He also sits on the board of Binarri-binyja Yarrawoo Aboriginal Corporation (Empowered Communities, East Kimberley) and is chair of the Joint Management Committee for Reserve 31165.
Mr Benning is focused on generating economic development opportunities for MG people, and promoting positive education and employment outcomes for its people through a framework of Indigenous empowerment.