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Judith Fiander

Chief Executive Officer

Judith is a leading authority on ancillary funds and is a passionate believer in the power of structured philanthropy to make a difference in the world.

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David Ward

Technical Director

There are few questions on private ancillary funds that David can’t answer. He (literally) wrote the handbook on the subject for the peak body Philanthropy Australia.

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Rachael Rofe 

Head of APS Foundation

Rachael’s role as Head of the APS Foundation is the ideal combination of her legal expertise and passion for structured giving.

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Pennie Loane

Head of Advisory

Pennie has worked in corporate finance, project finance and as an investment analyst both in the UK and in Australia. Most recently, she managed the Australian Chamber Orchestra Instrument Fund.

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Kate Bowditch

Partnerships and Development

Kate works in collaboration with professional advisers to deliver structured giving education and services to clients.

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Frances Deegan

Adviser

Frances is passionate about ensuring that her clients’ values and experiences inform their giving, and help their chosen organisations to achieve change in the community.

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Kate Lade

Adviser

Kate’s career spans 18 years in the not-for-profit sector, leading fundraising teams and supporting philanthropists in both Australia and Canada.

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Stephanie Macintosh

Adviser

Stephanie has over a decade of experience in professional consultancy as a corporate tax adviser in Big 4 accounting firms in Sydney and London.

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Peter Peacock

Adviser

Based in Melbourne, Peter’s professional background spans more than 20 years of experience in financial services across accounting, investments and financial planning.

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Susan Power

Adviser

Susan has more than 20 years’ experience in communication, stakeholder relations, social impact, strategy and governance.

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Elyse Cook

Associate Adviser

Based in Sydney, Elyse’s career has spanned both corporate and private philanthropy across the areas of giving, social impact, strategy and governance.

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Kate Stone

Head of Philanthropic Giving

Kate leads the team helping our clients to navigate the charity landscape, develop impactful giving strategies and feel rewarded by their philanthropic decisions.

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Fiona Higgins

Executive Officer, Eisen Family Private Fund & Specialist Adviser, Giving

Fiona has held executive and senior management roles in the philanthropy, non-profit and corporate communications sectors.

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Kate Creal

Head of Marketing

Kate brings over 20 years of senior marketing experience and a deep passion for social and environmental change.

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Jemimah McMurray

Marketing & Communications Manager

Jemimah has more than eight years of experience in communication and stakeholder engagement roles across the not-for-profit, financial services and corporate sectors.

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Mylee Nguyen

Head of Operations

Mylee’s journey with APS started as a Certified Financial Planner, referring private clients to our services. She plays a key role in helping to shape and deliver APS’s strategic plans.

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Sophie Lathouras

Client Services Associate

Sophie’s extensive career spans 42 years working with CBA, over half of which was with CBA Private Bank. She has deep expertise working with ultra and high net worth individuals.

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Alberto Verrelli

Operations Process Specialist

Alberto brings over 30 years of operations experience with a passion for driving continuous improvement and implementing business best practice.

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Cristina Espiritu

Accounting Associate

Cristina is thrilled to bring her knowledge and expertise in the administration of not-for-profit foundations to APS.

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Diona Forlee

Client Services Associate

Diona has over 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry, working primarily in boutique wealth management practices servicing high net worth individuals.

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Delia Luo

Administration Officer

Delia comes to APS with years of administrative and managerial experience gained running a busy retail business. She is delighted to be able to transfer her skills to the philanthropy sector.

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Cathy Bull

Accounting and Tax Manager, APS Foundation

Cathy has over 30 years’ experience in the tax and business services sectors garnered in mid-large tier chartered accounting firms, as well as in the private sector.

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Jeanmaree Furtado

Accounting and Tax Manager, APS Foundation

Jeanmaree brings over 20 years’ experience in banking, finance, and equity capital markets to APS.

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Mary Keith

Giving Coordinator, APS Foundation

Mary brings varied business and client service skills to the team, with experience in television production, office administration and not-for-profit association membership management.

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Anju Shrestha

Client Services Associate, APS Foundation

Anju brings over 25 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector, spanning program management, communications and fundraising.

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Hazel Rivera

Accounting Administrator, APS Foundation

Hazel is an experienced administrator who delights in bringing professional, person-centred care and to our clients.

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Natasha O’Connor

Office Manager and Executive Assistant

Natasha’s efficiency and organisational skills keep APS running smoothly. She is a highly experienced administrator, with a diverse range of skills gained from her time in the public sector.

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