Team & Partners

A not-for-profit social impact investment fund manager, created to pursue an important mission; bringing private sector capital and capabilities into sizeable businesses and projects to create significant social impact

Our Team

Victoria Adams

Partner

Victoria is a Partner and leads the firm's investment strategy and operations. She oversees transaction structuring, valuation, negotiation, and due diligence, along with portfolio management, stakeholder liaison, and impact management. She sits on the boards of For Purpose Aged Care Australia and FP Ability, and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Victoria has over 20 years' experience in investment and corporate advisory, including 10 years in ESG-focused finance. She has extensive mergers and acquisitions experience on both advisory and principal transactions, across social infrastructure, clean energy, and financial services.

She was previously an Executive Director at Pollination and Head of Social Infrastructure at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. She began her career as a civil engineer before moving into corporate finance and investment banking at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie Capital.

Victoria holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Victoria Adams

Partner

Victoria is a Partner and leads the firm's investment strategy and operations. She oversees transaction structuring, valuation, negotiation, and due diligence, along with portfolio management, stakeholder liaison, and impact management. She sits on the boards of For Purpose Aged Care Australia and FP Ability, and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Victoria has over 20 years' experience in investment and corporate advisory, including 10 years in ESG-focused finance. She has extensive mergers and acquisitions experience on both advisory and principal transactions, across social infrastructure, clean energy, and financial services.

She was previously an Executive Director at Pollination and Head of Social Infrastructure at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. She began her career as a civil engineer before moving into corporate finance and investment banking at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie Capital.

Victoria holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Eleanor Brown

Partner

Eleanor works directly with portfolio boards and management teams to drive growth, operational transformation, and social impact across the For Purpose Group. She leads cross-sector strategy and innovation, bringing portfolio businesses together to collaborate for collective impact. She also leads the group's advocacy with government, translating what the group is learning into better policies and outcomes for all Australians.

Before joining FPIP, Eleanor spent over a decade at McKinsey & Company, where she ran the Social Impact Practice in Australia and New Zealand. She led growth efforts and turnarounds across healthcare, aged care, disability services, early childhood education, and training. She was also a Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Government Performance Lab, improving outcomes for children and families.

Eleanor holds an MBA and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Eleanor Brown

Partner

Eleanor works directly with portfolio boards and management teams to drive growth, operational transformation, and social impact across the For Purpose Group. She leads cross-sector strategy and innovation, bringing portfolio businesses together to collaborate for collective impact. She also leads the group's advocacy with government, translating what the group is learning into better policies and outcomes for all Australians.

Before joining FPIP, Eleanor spent over a decade at McKinsey & Company, where she ran the Social Impact Practice in Australia and New Zealand. She led growth efforts and turnarounds across healthcare, aged care, disability services, early childhood education, and training. She was also a Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Government Performance Lab, improving outcomes for children and families.

Eleanor holds an MBA and a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Harry Breidahl

Partner

Harry oversees transaction structuring, due diligence, portfolio management, and impact management. He also leads the firm's fund operations and administration and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Harry joined FPIP in 2020 and has played a key role in building the business, working on the transactions that established the skills education and aged care platforms, and is now establishing the For Purpose Group's early learning platform. Through this work and his earlier roles, he has built deep expertise in complex transaction and capital structuring.

He was previously a Vice President at Denham Capital, a US-headquartered private equity firm investing in natural resources. Before that, he worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne, where he was a Chancellor's Scholar, and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he was a Future Leaders Scholar.

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Harry Breidahl

Partner

Harry oversees transaction structuring, due diligence, portfolio management, and impact management. He also leads the firm's fund operations and administration and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Harry joined FPIP in 2020 and has played a key role in building the business, working on the transactions that established the skills education and aged care platforms, and is now establishing the For Purpose Group's early learning platform. Through this work and his earlier roles, he has built deep expertise in complex transaction and capital structuring.

He was previously a Vice President at Denham Capital, a US-headquartered private equity firm investing in natural resources. Before that, he worked in investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne, where he was a Chancellor's Scholar, and an MBA from the University of Oxford, where he was a Future Leaders Scholar.

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Ellen Jones

Partner

Ellen is a Partner at FPIP and leads governance across the For Purpose Group. She works closely with board chairs and CEOs to embed strong, consistent governance practices, and sits on the board of For Purpose Education. Ellen oversees transaction structuring, due diligence, portfolio management, and impact management. She also leads the firm's people and team development and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Ellen joined FPIP in 2020 and has played a key role in establishing and growing the firm and its platforms. Before FPIP, she was at PwC, where she advised public and private companies, family groups, and private equity firms on transaction structuring, buy-side and sell-side due diligence, legal document negotiation, public company mergers, and initial public offerings.

Ellen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne. She is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also Treasurer of Fusion Theatre, an inclusive Dandenong theatre company that gives people with disability a public presence and voice.

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Ellen Jones

Partner

Ellen is a Partner at FPIP and leads governance across the For Purpose Group. She works closely with board chairs and CEOs to embed strong, consistent governance practices, and sits on the board of For Purpose Education. Ellen oversees transaction structuring, due diligence, portfolio management, and impact management. She also leads the firm's people and team development and contributes to investor relations and capital raising.

Ellen joined FPIP in 2020 and has played a key role in establishing and growing the firm and its platforms. Before FPIP, she was at PwC, where she advised public and private companies, family groups, and private equity firms on transaction structuring, buy-side and sell-side due diligence, legal document negotiation, public company mergers, and initial public offerings.

Ellen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne. She is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also Treasurer of Fusion Theatre, an inclusive Dandenong theatre company that gives people with disability a public presence and voice.

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Karen Ng

Investment Director

As Investment Director, Karen is responsible for leading investment processes including due diligence and structuring, management and oversight of portfolio companies, and investor relations.

Karen has over a decade of international experiences in responsible and impact investments across Australia, Europe and Asia. She was an Investment Director at Brightlight, an Australian impact investment advisory firm, where she was leading multi-asset manager research and portfolio management. Prior to that, she was an Investment Director at Better Society Capital in the UK (formerly known as Big Society Capital), where she oversaw the origination, development and management of a social and affordable housing portfolio of over £100M. In that role, she was instrumental in creating the world’s first gender lens property fund and leading a sector-wide pandemic response to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Karen holds a BSc (Govt & Econ) and MBA

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Karen Ng

Investment Director

As Investment Director, Karen is responsible for leading investment processes including due diligence and structuring, management and oversight of portfolio companies, and investor relations.

Karen has over a decade of international experiences in responsible and impact investments across Australia, Europe and Asia. She was an Investment Director at Brightlight, an Australian impact investment advisory firm, where she was leading multi-asset manager research and portfolio management. Prior to that, she was an Investment Director at Better Society Capital in the UK (formerly known as Big Society Capital), where she oversaw the origination, development and management of a social and affordable housing portfolio of over £100M. In that role, she was instrumental in creating the world’s first gender lens property fund and leading a sector-wide pandemic response to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Karen holds a BSc (Govt & Econ) and MBA

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Amy Andrews

Director, Finance and Risk

Amy joined FPIP in 2024 and oversees the finance and risk functions of the business, along with its investment products, encompassing stakeholder management and implementation of the organisation's compliance and risk framework. Amy’s experience includes roles in professional services, including advisory and assurance with Pitcher Partners, as well as a corporate and fund accounting, and as a financial controller in other impact fund management businesses. Amy holds BCom (Acct&Fin) CA qualifications.

Amy Andrews

Director, Finance and Risk

Amy joined FPIP in 2024 and oversees the finance and risk functions of the business, along with its investment products, encompassing stakeholder management and implementation of the organisation's compliance and risk framework. Amy’s experience includes roles in professional services, including advisory and assurance with Pitcher Partners, as well as a corporate and fund accounting, and as a financial controller in other impact fund management businesses. Amy holds BCom (Acct&Fin) CA qualifications.

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Michelle Moore

Director, Impact and Communication

Michelle is our Director, Impact and Communication, with responsibilities across impact reporting, brand, marketing and communications. Prior to joining FPIP, Michelle served as a senior leader at community housing provider SGCH. Michelle has held leadership roles in corporate communications, social impact, and ESG across the social sector, including housing, education and health, and as Director of her own consulting firm supporting for-purpose and government organisations with strategic advisory services.

Michelle holds an MBA (Social Impact), a Graduate Diploma (Communications Management) and a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies).

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Michelle Moore

Director, Impact and Communication

Michelle is our Director, Impact and Communication, with responsibilities across impact reporting, brand, marketing and communications. Prior to joining FPIP, Michelle served as a senior leader at community housing provider SGCH. Michelle has held leadership roles in corporate communications, social impact, and ESG across the social sector, including housing, education and health, and as Director of her own consulting firm supporting for-purpose and government organisations with strategic advisory services.

Michelle holds an MBA (Social Impact), a Graduate Diploma (Communications Management) and a Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies).

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Angela Yang

Investment Manager

As Investment Manager Angela’s responsibilities include supporting due diligence of prospective investments, financial modelling and the oversight of portfolio companies. Prior to joining FPIP, Angela held advisory, execution support and principal roles across Australia and the UK at KordaMentha, KPMG UK, AlixPartners, Allegro Funds and Seneca Capital.

Angela holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.

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Angela Yang

Investment Manager

As Investment Manager Angela’s responsibilities include supporting due diligence of prospective investments, financial modelling and the oversight of portfolio companies. Prior to joining FPIP, Angela held advisory, execution support and principal roles across Australia and the UK at KordaMentha, KPMG UK, AlixPartners, Allegro Funds and Seneca Capital.

Angela holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.

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Jeremiah Iliffe

Associate

Jeremiah has a range of responsibilities including conducting financial analysis and modelling, due diligence on potential investments, preparing investment memorandums, supporting deal execution, monitoring portfolio companies, and assisting with investor relations. Before joining in February 2025, Jeremiah was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, focusing on strategy, corporate finance and operations across private equity and infrastructure. Jeremiah holds qualifications in BCom (Economics) BSc (Computer Science)  

   

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Jeremiah Iliffe

Associate

Jeremiah has a range of responsibilities including conducting financial analysis and modelling, due diligence on potential investments, preparing investment memorandums, supporting deal execution, monitoring portfolio companies, and assisting with investor relations. Before joining in February 2025, Jeremiah was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, focusing on strategy, corporate finance and operations across private equity and infrastructure. Jeremiah holds qualifications in BCom (Economics) BSc (Computer Science)  

   

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Pri Bose

Associate

Pri has a range of responsibilities including conducting financial analysis and modelling, due diligence on potential investments, preparing investment memorandums, supporting deal execution, monitoring portfolio companies, and assisting with investor relations. Before joining FPIP, Pri was a Senior Associate at Right Lane Consulting, advising for-purpose organisations across the caring economy — aged care, disability, early childcare, superannuation, housing and homelessness. Prior to that, she worked at Kearney across Australia and India on strategy, due diligence and transformation programs, with a supply chain focus spanning food and beverage, consumer retail and heavy industries. She represented Kearney at Cambridge University's Sustainable Supply Chain Program and holds a Master of Business Analytics from Melbourne Business School, where she studied as a recipient of the Kearney Scholarship.

Pri Bose

Associate

Pri has a range of responsibilities including conducting financial analysis and modelling, due diligence on potential investments, preparing investment memorandums, supporting deal execution, monitoring portfolio companies, and assisting with investor relations. Before joining FPIP, Pri was a Senior Associate at Right Lane Consulting, advising for-purpose organisations across the caring economy — aged care, disability, early childcare, superannuation, housing and homelessness. Prior to that, she worked at Kearney across Australia and India on strategy, due diligence and transformation programs, with a supply chain focus spanning food and beverage, consumer retail and heavy industries. She represented Kearney at Cambridge University's Sustainable Supply Chain Program and holds a Master of Business Analytics from Melbourne Business School, where she studied as a recipient of the Kearney Scholarship.

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Jacqueline Godinez

Executive Assistant

Jacqueline has a range of responsibilities including managing executive schedules and correspondence, coordinating board meetings, preparing presentation materials, facilitating communications across portfolio companies, overseeing project administration, and serving as liaison between senior leadership and internal teams. Before joining in 2024, Jacqueline was at MA Financial assisting the operations team, and previously at KPMG working with the events team before transitioning to a broader support role. Jacqueline holds a BBus (Finance and Information Technology) and currently pursuing BA (Philosophy and Linguistics), expected completion 2028.

Jacqueline Godinez

Executive Assistant

Jacqueline has a range of responsibilities including managing executive schedules and correspondence, coordinating board meetings, preparing presentation materials, facilitating communications across portfolio companies, overseeing project administration, and serving as liaison between senior leadership and internal teams. Before joining in 2024, Jacqueline was at MA Financial assisting the operations team, and previously at KPMG working with the events team before transitioning to a broader support role. Jacqueline holds a BBus (Finance and Information Technology) and currently pursuing BA (Philosophy and Linguistics), expected completion 2028.

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Executive Directors

Michael Traill AM

Executive Chair and Executive Director

Michael founded For Purpose Investment Partners with his friend and colleague Mark Carnegie in late 2018.  He is closely involved in supporting the team and utilises his experience to provide practical and strategic input across all key areas of the practice.  He is particularly focused on building and extending the FPIP network and using his connections to engage mission aligned leaders in supporting the vision. Michael serves as Executive Chair, is on the board of Catalyst Education and is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee.

Michael is also Chair of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Chair Investment Committee Palisade Impact, former Chair of the Commonwealth Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce. Prior to founding FPIP, as the founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia Michael co-led a consortia to create Goodstart Early Learning, which delivered investors a 12% return and created one of Australia’s largest social enterprises. He co-founded Macquarie Bank's private equity arm with $405m under management and gross IRR of 32.2% across 43 investments.

Michael is the author 'Jumping Ship - from the world of corporate Australia to the heart of social investment’, Winner Ashurst Business Literature Prize 2017, and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Michael Traill AM

Executive Chair and Executive Director

Michael founded For Purpose Investment Partners with his friend and colleague Mark Carnegie in late 2018.  He is closely involved in supporting the team and utilises his experience to provide practical and strategic input across all key areas of the practice.  He is particularly focused on building and extending the FPIP network and using his connections to engage mission aligned leaders in supporting the vision. Michael serves as Executive Chair, is on the board of Catalyst Education and is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee.

Michael is also Chair of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Chair Investment Committee Palisade Impact, former Chair of the Commonwealth Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce. Prior to founding FPIP, as the founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia Michael co-led a consortia to create Goodstart Early Learning, which delivered investors a 12% return and created one of Australia’s largest social enterprises. He co-founded Macquarie Bank's private equity arm with $405m under management and gross IRR of 32.2% across 43 investments.

Michael is the author 'Jumping Ship - from the world of corporate Australia to the heart of social investment’, Winner Ashurst Business Literature Prize 2017, and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Chris Yoo

Executive Director

Chris supports the team with advice and strategic insight across deals and operations. He services on the boards of Catalyst Education and Able Foods. Chris is a Founding Partner of Genesis and has 20 years of consulting and private equity experience. Prior to Genesis, he was a Partner and member of the investment committee at Crescent Capital Partners, a Principal at Bain Capital and a Senior Associate at Bain & Co. Chris has held numerous directorships and board roles at companies including: Cover-More (previously ASX:CVO), MyHealth Medical Centres, Australian Clinical Labs, NZ Panel Group, National Dental Care and LifeHealthcare (previously ASX:LHC). Chris is currently a Director of General Homecare, Therapy Pro, HealthBright, Lifecare Consultants and Southern Cross Support Services.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney.

Chris Yoo

Executive Director

Chris supports the team with advice and strategic insight across deals and operations. He services on the boards of Catalyst Education and Able Foods. Chris is a Founding Partner of Genesis and has 20 years of consulting and private equity experience. Prior to Genesis, he was a Partner and member of the investment committee at Crescent Capital Partners, a Principal at Bain Capital and a Senior Associate at Bain & Co. Chris has held numerous directorships and board roles at companies including: Cover-More (previously ASX:CVO), MyHealth Medical Centres, Australian Clinical Labs, NZ Panel Group, National Dental Care and LifeHealthcare (previously ASX:LHC). Chris is currently a Director of General Homecare, Therapy Pro, HealthBright, Lifecare Consultants and Southern Cross Support Services.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney.

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Tim Shaw

Executive Director

Tim is responsible for developing real estate strategies, predominantly in housing segments including specialist disability accommodation, social and affordable housing, and seniors. Tim is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee. Tim has over 25 years experience in real estate including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and investment across real estate sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. Previous roles include  Senior Portfolio Manager in the First Sentier Global Property Fund, and Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking team at Deutsche Bank.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law (UNSW), and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Tim Shaw

Executive Director

Tim is responsible for developing real estate strategies, predominantly in housing segments including specialist disability accommodation, social and affordable housing, and seniors. Tim is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee. Tim has over 25 years experience in real estate including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and investment across real estate sectors in the Asia-Pacific region. Previous roles include  Senior Portfolio Manager in the First Sentier Global Property Fund, and Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking team at Deutsche Bank.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law (UNSW), and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

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Our Board

Michael Traill AM

Executive Chair

Michael founded For Purpose Investment Partners with his friend and colleague Mark Carnegie in late 2018.  He is closely involved in supporting the team and utilises his experience to provide practical and strategic input across all key areas of the practice.  He is particularly focused on building and extending the FPIP network and using his connections to engage mission aligned leaders in supporting the vision. Michael serves as Executive Chair, is on the board of Catalyst Education and is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee.

Michael is also Chair of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Chair Investment Committee Palisade Impact, former Chair of the Commonwealth Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce. Prior to founding FPIP, as the founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia Michael co-led a consortia to create Goodstart Early Learning, which delivered investors a 12% return and created one of Australia’s largest social enterprises. He co-founded Macquarie Bank's private equity arm with $405m under management and gross IRR of 32.2% across 43 investments.

Michael is the author 'Jumping Ship - from the world of corporate Australia to the heart of social investment’, Winner Ashurst Business Literature Prize 2017, and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Michael Traill AM

Executive Chair

Michael founded For Purpose Investment Partners with his friend and colleague Mark Carnegie in late 2018.  He is closely involved in supporting the team and utilises his experience to provide practical and strategic input across all key areas of the practice.  He is particularly focused on building and extending the FPIP network and using his connections to engage mission aligned leaders in supporting the vision. Michael serves as Executive Chair, is on the board of Catalyst Education and is a member of the FPIP Investment Committee.

Michael is also Chair of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, Chair Investment Committee Palisade Impact, former Chair of the Commonwealth Government Social Impact Investing Taskforce. Prior to founding FPIP, as the founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia Michael co-led a consortia to create Goodstart Early Learning, which delivered investors a 12% return and created one of Australia’s largest social enterprises. He co-founded Macquarie Bank's private equity arm with $405m under management and gross IRR of 32.2% across 43 investments.

Michael is the author 'Jumping Ship - from the world of corporate Australia to the heart of social investment’, Winner Ashurst Business Literature Prize 2017, and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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Lin Hatfield Dodds

Non-Executive Director

Lin is an Associate Dean at the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). She was Deputy Secretary for Social Policy in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2016 to 2019.

From 2002-2016 Lin was the National Director of UnitingCare Australia, the national body for Australia’s largest NGO network of social, health and aged care services, delivering human services across Australia.

Lin has served on a wide range of boards and government advisory bodies, including as President of the Australian Council of Social Service, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board, and chair of The Australia Institute. She was a member of National Place Based Advisory Group providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Minister for Families, the Community Response Task Force advising the Deputy Prime Minister during the global financial crisis, and the Aged Care Sector Committee advising the Minister for Health and Aged Care.

Lin holds a Masters in Applied Psychology. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, was ACT Australian of the Year in 2008, received a Churchill Fellowship in 2003, and was awarded a Chief Minister’s International Women’s Day Award in 2002.

Lin Hatfield Dodds

Non-Executive Director

Lin is an Associate Dean at the Australian and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). She was Deputy Secretary for Social Policy in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2016 to 2019.

From 2002-2016 Lin was the National Director of UnitingCare Australia, the national body for Australia’s largest NGO network of social, health and aged care services, delivering human services across Australia.

Lin has served on a wide range of boards and government advisory bodies, including as President of the Australian Council of Social Service, Chair of the Australian Social Inclusion Board, and chair of The Australia Institute. She was a member of National Place Based Advisory Group providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Minister for Families, the Community Response Task Force advising the Deputy Prime Minister during the global financial crisis, and the Aged Care Sector Committee advising the Minister for Health and Aged Care.

Lin holds a Masters in Applied Psychology. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, was ACT Australian of the Year in 2008, received a Churchill Fellowship in 2003, and was awarded a Chief Minister’s International Women’s Day Award in 2002.

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Steve Gross

Non-Executive Director

Steve has over 25-years’ experience in impactful infrastructure and in building and growing businesses around the world.  Steve’s experience covers investment origination, execution and management as well as business development.  Steve has held numerous board and investment committee roles.

Steve is currently the CEO and co-founder of Palisade Impact. He is also a member of Palisade Impact’s Board of Directors.

Immediately prior to founding Palisade Impact, Steve spent 16 years at Macquarie Asset Management where he held several roles across infrastructure and renewables.  Most recently Steve was Global Head of Impact Investing and was a member of several investment committees.  Before this, Steve was Head of the Investor Solutions Group in Asia Pacific, where he oversaw considerable growth in the platform with a particular focus on water, waste to value, energy transition and held numerous board and management committee roles.  Previous to this, Steve spent five years in London where he was COO of the Macquarie European Infrastructure Funds business.   Prior to joining Macquarie, Steve worked in advisory roles at Citibank and Price Waterhouse.

Steve is the inaugural Chair of Homes Victoria, which oversees $26 billion of social and affordable housing in Victoria as well as the Big Housing Build. Steve actively supports several non-profit organisations including Berry Street (one of Australia’s largest independent family service organisation supporting children and families) where he is a board member.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne (with honours) and a Master of Business Administration from London Business School (with distinction).

Steve Gross

Non-Executive Director

Steve has over 25-years’ experience in impactful infrastructure and in building and growing businesses around the world.  Steve’s experience covers investment origination, execution and management as well as business development.  Steve has held numerous board and investment committee roles.

Steve is currently the CEO and co-founder of Palisade Impact. He is also a member of Palisade Impact’s Board of Directors.

Immediately prior to founding Palisade Impact, Steve spent 16 years at Macquarie Asset Management where he held several roles across infrastructure and renewables.  Most recently Steve was Global Head of Impact Investing and was a member of several investment committees.  Before this, Steve was Head of the Investor Solutions Group in Asia Pacific, where he oversaw considerable growth in the platform with a particular focus on water, waste to value, energy transition and held numerous board and management committee roles.  Previous to this, Steve spent five years in London where he was COO of the Macquarie European Infrastructure Funds business.   Prior to joining Macquarie, Steve worked in advisory roles at Citibank and Price Waterhouse.

Steve is the inaugural Chair of Homes Victoria, which oversees $26 billion of social and affordable housing in Victoria as well as the Big Housing Build. Steve actively supports several non-profit organisations including Berry Street (one of Australia’s largest independent family service organisation supporting children and families) where he is a board member.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne (with honours) and a Master of Business Administration from London Business School (with distinction).

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Lisa George

Non-Executive Director

Lisa is the Global Head at the Macquarie Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Macquarie.

Prior to Macquarie, Lisa worked at Social Ventures Australia, as a Manager in Venture Development.

Lisa is also a Director of Philanthropy Australia, and an Advisory Board Member of the Centre for Social Impact.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School

Lisa George

Non-Executive Director

Lisa is the Global Head at the Macquarie Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Macquarie.

Prior to Macquarie, Lisa worked at Social Ventures Australia, as a Manager in Venture Development.

Lisa is also a Director of Philanthropy Australia, and an Advisory Board Member of the Centre for Social Impact.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School

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For Purpose Investment Partners acknowledges and pays respect to the past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion statement

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to creating social impact at For Purpose Investment Partners. A diverse team better reflects the range of experiences and perspectives in the communities we serve. It also creates a healthy, thriving workplace and delivers innovative, sustainable outcomes for our communities, our people, our investors and our partners.