Chair

Jan Swinhoe is Chair of Australian Philanthropic Services. Jan’s executive career spanned over 30 years in the banking and superannuation sectors. Jan commenced her non-executive career in 2011 and is currently a…

Executive Director / Technical Director

David Ward has been involved in the philanthropic sector for 20 years. He is a founding Director of Australian Philanthropic Services and also one of four governing Members of APS. David sat…

Non-executive director

Belinda Hutchinson AC is a Director of Australian Philanthropic Services, Goodstart Early Learning, Qantas Airways Limited, Thales Australia and a Trustee of St Vincent’s Curran Foundation. Belinda was previously Chancellor of the…

Non-executive director

Dan Phillips and his wife Jackie are actively involved in a range of philanthropic endeavours through their Phillips Family Foundation. Dan was appointed a Non-executive director of APS in February 2014. Dan…

Non-executive director

Michael Traill AM joined Social Ventures Australia as founding CEO in 2002 after 15 years as a co-founder and Executive Director of Macquarie Group’s private equity arm, Macquarie Direct Investment. He is…

Non-executive director

John McMurdo has more than 35 years’ experience in investment management, private client advisory, wealth management and philanthropy across Australia and New Zealand. John was appointed a Non-executive director of APS in…

Non-executive director

Graeme McKenzie was appointed a Non-executive director of APS in November 2024. He is also a director of Swiss Re Life & Health Australia. Prior to these appointments he was at EY…

Non-executive director

Sebastian Robertson brings over 15 years of experience leading high-impact, purpose-driven organisations. In 2011, Sebastian founded Batyr, a national youth mental health charity that is a recognised leader in prevention and stigma…

Non-executive director

Lisa George is a non-executive director of APS and a leader in the social impact sector with 20 years’ experience.