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
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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).
As Managing Director at FPIP, Victoria leads the investment team in acquisitions, overseeing the structuring and due diligence for new transactions, management of portfolio companies and impact reporting. She also plays a key role in investor and stakeholder management and capital raising. Victoria is a board member for FP Aged Care Australia and Able Foods.
Victoria also serves as a board member and Treasurer for The Footpath Library, a not-for-profit focused on access to books and reading glasses for people experiencing homelessness. Prior to joining FPIP, Victoria was an Executive Director for Pollination and Head of Social Infrastructure in the Investment Team at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. She has significant corporate finance and investment banking experience gained from roles at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie Capital, which she joined after starting her career as a Civil Engineer.
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Masters of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As Managing Director at FPIP, Victoria leads the investment team in acquisitions, overseeing the structuring and due diligence for new transactions, management of portfolio companies and impact reporting. She also plays a key role in investor and stakeholder management and capital raising. Victoria is a board member for FP Aged Care Australia and Able Foods.
Victoria also serves as a board member and Treasurer for The Footpath Library, a not-for-profit focused on access to books and reading glasses for people experiencing homelessness. Prior to joining FPIP, Victoria was an Executive Director for Pollination and Head of Social Infrastructure in the Investment Team at the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. She has significant corporate finance and investment banking experience gained from roles at Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Macquarie Capital, which she joined after starting her career as a Civil Engineer.
Victoria holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) and a Masters of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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
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
Harry was previously a Vice President at Denham Capital, a US-headquartered private equity firm focused on investments in the natural resources sector.
Prior to that, Harry worked in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. Harry is currently on a sabbatical, studying an MBA.
Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne, where he was a Chancellor’s Scholar.
Harry was previously a Vice President at Denham Capital, a US-headquartered private equity firm focused on investments in the natural resources sector.
Prior to that, Harry worked in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs. Harry is currently on a sabbatical, studying an MBA.
Harry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Melbourne, where he was a Chancellor’s Scholar.
Ellen joined FPIP in 2020 and has responsibilities in deal negotiation, due diligence and execution. Instrumental in establishing investor and impact reporting. Ellen also works with portfolio companies across strategy, special projects and management. Ellen’s previous experience was gained in professional services, including as a manager with PwC. Ellen is the Treasurer of Fusion Theatre in Dandenong, an inclusive theatre company which is a public presence and voice for people with disabilities.
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.
Ellen joined FPIP in 2020 and has responsibilities in deal negotiation, due diligence and execution. Instrumental in establishing investor and impact reporting. Ellen also works with portfolio companies across strategy, special projects and management. Ellen’s previous experience was gained in professional services, including as a manager with PwC. Ellen is the Treasurer of Fusion Theatre in Dandenong, an inclusive theatre company which is a public presence and voice for people with disabilities.
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.
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.
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.
Georgia was previously an Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America, working primarily in Transport & Infrastructure and Natural Resources.
Georgia holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Queensland.
Oscar 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 2024, Oscar served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Mirandela Capital and then Bank of America, focusing mainly on Infrastructure & Utilities and Consumer, Retail and Healthcare sectors.
Oscar holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide.
Oscar 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 2024, Oscar served as an Investment Banking Analyst at Mirandela Capital and then Bank of America, focusing mainly on Infrastructure & Utilities and Consumer, Retail and Healthcare sectors.
Oscar holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Corporate Finance) from the University of Adelaide.
Don has held roles as the Chair of QIC, Australian Retirement Trust, MH Carnegie, Anglicare North QLD and Executive Director of Anglicare South Queensland.
Don was CEO of Sunsuper for ten years until May 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of QLD.
Don has held roles as the Chair of QIC, Australian Retirement Trust, MH Carnegie, Anglicare North QLD and Executive Director of Anglicare South Queensland.
Don was CEO of Sunsuper for ten years until May 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from the University of QLD.
Wendy has held many significant leadership roles including eight years as Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ten years as Chancellor of the University of Canberra, and 12 years of service to Plan Australia as Chair. She is currently Patron of the Sydney Women's Fund, in the Advisory Group of 1 Million Women, a Board Advisor of the Front Project, Advisor of Grace Papers, and Acting Chair of the Parenthood.
Wendy was previously Chair of Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd, Circus Oz and was a Director of IMF Bentham.
In 1989 Wendy was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for outstanding contributions to community and women's affairs.
Wendy has held many significant leadership roles including eight years as Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ten years as Chancellor of the University of Canberra, and 12 years of service to Plan Australia as Chair. She is currently Patron of the Sydney Women's Fund, in the Advisory Group of 1 Million Women, a Board Advisor of the Front Project, Advisor of Grace Papers, and Acting Chair of the Parenthood.
Wendy was previously Chair of Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation Ltd, Circus Oz and was a Director of IMF Bentham.
In 1989 Wendy was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for outstanding contributions to community and women's affairs.
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 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).
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 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
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 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.
Charlie Taylor recently retired as a Senior Partner with McKinsey and Company, where he has worked for the past 30 years. For the first decade, he lived and worked in Australia, USA, Hong Kong, Japan and South Africa, serving clients across the mining, financial, agriculture and telecoms sectors. For the second decade he led the Indonesian practice for 5 years while living in Jakarta, and also led the Asian, Travel, Logistics and Infrastructure Practice from Singapore. He returned to Sydney 10 years ago, and successfully built and led new practices in Health and the Public Sector. These sectors now comprise over 20% of McKinsey’s activity and are led by over 10 partners with over 70 consultants.
His work in the Australian health sector has included support for state and federal governments on hospital service configuration, chronic disease care models, e-health records, tele-health pilots, as well as working for private sector medical device and pharma companies. He has also worked extensively in the areas of disability, vocational education and transport infrastructure.
He co-authored the report “Beyond the Boom. Australia’s Productivity Imperative”. He also led the research on the health and public sector for “Compete to Prosper: Improving Australia’s Competitiveness”. More recently he authored the report “Australia’s Automation opportunity”.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Charlie worked with Citibank in the Treasury division of its Sydney office.
He has chaired the Andrews College Council at the University of Sydney for the past six years where he has led a campaign raising over $5m to support bursaries and a new building. He is an advisory board member for the new Macquarie University medical school.
Charlie has also supported pro bono work for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and the Sydney Opera House and most recently he has taken on the role of the Honorary Federal Treasurer for the Liberal Party.Charlie holds a Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) and Law (Honours) from the University of Sydney. He was awarded a Packer Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship and was awarded a Master of Philisophy in Economics at the University of Cambridge.
Charlie Taylor recently retired as a Senior Partner with McKinsey and Company, where he has worked for the past 30 years. For the first decade, he lived and worked in Australia, USA, Hong Kong, Japan and South Africa, serving clients across the mining, financial, agriculture and telecoms sectors. For the second decade he led the Indonesian practice for 5 years while living in Jakarta, and also led the Asian, Travel, Logistics and Infrastructure Practice from Singapore. He returned to Sydney 10 years ago, and successfully built and led new practices in Health and the Public Sector. These sectors now comprise over 20% of McKinsey’s activity and are led by over 10 partners with over 70 consultants.
His work in the Australian health sector has included support for state and federal governments on hospital service configuration, chronic disease care models, e-health records, tele-health pilots, as well as working for private sector medical device and pharma companies. He has also worked extensively in the areas of disability, vocational education and transport infrastructure.
He co-authored the report “Beyond the Boom. Australia’s Productivity Imperative”. He also led the research on the health and public sector for “Compete to Prosper: Improving Australia’s Competitiveness”. More recently he authored the report “Australia’s Automation opportunity”.
Prior to joining McKinsey, Charlie worked with Citibank in the Treasury division of its Sydney office.
He has chaired the Andrews College Council at the University of Sydney for the past six years where he has led a campaign raising over $5m to support bursaries and a new building. He is an advisory board member for the new Macquarie University medical school.
Charlie has also supported pro bono work for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and the Sydney Opera House and most recently he has taken on the role of the Honorary Federal Treasurer for the Liberal Party.Charlie holds a Bachelor of Economics (First Class Honours) and Law (Honours) from the University of Sydney. He was awarded a Packer Cambridge Commonwealth Scholarship and was awarded a Master of Philisophy in Economics at the University of Cambridge.
Jan Owen is a highly regarded social entrepreneur, innovator, influencer and author.
She has led and founded many organizations and businesses, most recently the Foundation for Young Australians and Learning Creates Australia. Jan provides strategic advice and support to visionary, bold and innovative leaders.
She is a national thought leader on the future of work and young people, the adaptable workforce; and the transformation of education in Australia.
Jan was named one of Australia's True Leaders in 2018 and the Inaugural Australian Financial Review and Westpac Woman of Influence in 2012 for her relentless commitment to unleashing the talent of young people, driving social innovation and entrepreneurship and leading change in education.
Jan has been awarded honorary Doctorates from the University of Sydney and Murdoch University in Perth; and membership to the Order of Australia in 2000 for services to the Australian community.
She is the author/editor of Every Childhood Lasts a Lifetime (1996) and The Future Chasers (2014).
Jan Owen is a highly regarded social entrepreneur, innovator, influencer and author.
She has led and founded many organizations and businesses, most recently the Foundation for Young Australians and Learning Creates Australia. Jan provides strategic advice and support to visionary, bold and innovative leaders.
She is a national thought leader on the future of work and young people, the adaptable workforce; and the transformation of education in Australia.
Jan was named one of Australia's True Leaders in 2018 and the Inaugural Australian Financial Review and Westpac Woman of Influence in 2012 for her relentless commitment to unleashing the talent of young people, driving social innovation and entrepreneurship and leading change in education.
Jan has been awarded honorary Doctorates from the University of Sydney and Murdoch University in Perth; and membership to the Order of Australia in 2000 for services to the Australian community.
She is the author/editor of Every Childhood Lasts a Lifetime (1996) and The Future Chasers (2014).
Chris Harrop is a Senior Partner in the Melbourne office of Bain & Company, the global strategy consulting firm. Chris has worked with Bain for over 25 years, and is currently completing his second term on Bain’s global Board of Directors. He has worked on a wide array of strategic and operational issues over the course of his career, but has a particular passion for helping companies grow by improving the experience they provide to their customers.
Chris is a non-executive director of Goodstart Early Learning and of Social Ventures Australia. He is the co-founder of Restacking the Odds, a non-profit collaboration between Bain, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Social Ventures Australia, which is working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children in Australia.
He earned an MBA (honours) from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland and a Bachelor of Commerce from Otago University in New Zealand, where he graduated with first class honours in marketing management.
Chris Harrop is a Senior Partner in the Melbourne office of Bain & Company, the global strategy consulting firm. Chris has worked with Bain for over 25 years, and is currently completing his second term on Bain’s global Board of Directors. He has worked on a wide array of strategic and operational issues over the course of his career, but has a particular passion for helping companies grow by improving the experience they provide to their customers.
Chris is a non-executive director of Goodstart Early Learning and of Social Ventures Australia. He is the co-founder of Restacking the Odds, a non-profit collaboration between Bain, the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Social Ventures Australia, which is working to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children in Australia.
He earned an MBA (honours) from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland and a Bachelor of Commerce from Otago University in New Zealand, where he graduated with first class honours in marketing management.
Peter Murphy has over 25 years’ experience in finance, management and governance. After spending his early career at Macquarie Investment Management Limited in Institutional Funds Management, he has worked in a range of sectors including aged care, tertiary education and superannuation. He has expertise in financial control, investments and achieving growth.
Peter spent almost a decade as CEO of Christian Super which won numerous awards during his tenure, including Best ESG Fund (Super Review, 2014); Best Green Super Fund (Money Magazine, 2011 & 2013); Infinity Award (SuperRatings, 2010 & 2012); and Sustainable Fund of the Year (Ethical Investor, 2008 & 2011). He led a team which pioneered impact investing in Australia, with investments in 16 countries including microfinance, microinsurance, sustainable agriculture, community infrastructure, renewable energy and tertiary education.
Peter also has experience dealing with various government departments. In 2016, he chaired the Socially Affordable Housing Committee for BaptistCare NSW, resulting in $235 million dollars of NSW state government funding (over 25 years) for the construction of 500 socially affordable houses in 8 locations, with a terminal value exceeding $500 million.
Peter is a sought-after consultant, known for his strategic ability and relational skills, providing advice to a number of superannuation funds and not-for-profit organisations in strategic planning and product development.
He has extensive governance experience, including stints on the advisory committee of Macquarie Cleantech Fund, the Australian Committee of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment, and the LP Committee of Microvest. He is currently Director and Secretary of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, Chairman of the Impact Investment Forum, and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee (and a Director) for BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Peter has Masters degrees in Commerce and Arts. He is a Fellow of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs), a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and an Affiliate of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Peter Murphy has over 25 years’ experience in finance, management and governance. After spending his early career at Macquarie Investment Management Limited in Institutional Funds Management, he has worked in a range of sectors including aged care, tertiary education and superannuation. He has expertise in financial control, investments and achieving growth.
Peter spent almost a decade as CEO of Christian Super which won numerous awards during his tenure, including Best ESG Fund (Super Review, 2014); Best Green Super Fund (Money Magazine, 2011 & 2013); Infinity Award (SuperRatings, 2010 & 2012); and Sustainable Fund of the Year (Ethical Investor, 2008 & 2011). He led a team which pioneered impact investing in Australia, with investments in 16 countries including microfinance, microinsurance, sustainable agriculture, community infrastructure, renewable energy and tertiary education.
Peter also has experience dealing with various government departments. In 2016, he chaired the Socially Affordable Housing Committee for BaptistCare NSW, resulting in $235 million dollars of NSW state government funding (over 25 years) for the construction of 500 socially affordable houses in 8 locations, with a terminal value exceeding $500 million.
Peter is a sought-after consultant, known for his strategic ability and relational skills, providing advice to a number of superannuation funds and not-for-profit organisations in strategic planning and product development.
He has extensive governance experience, including stints on the advisory committee of Macquarie Cleantech Fund, the Australian Committee of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment, and the LP Committee of Microvest. He is currently Director and Secretary of the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia, Chairman of the Impact Investment Forum, and Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee (and a Director) for BaptistCare NSW & ACT.
Peter has Masters degrees in Commerce and Arts. He is a Fellow of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants (CPAs), a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and an Affiliate of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Toby Hall is an experienced not-for-profit and healthcare executive, having most recently served for 8 years as CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s second largest healthcare provider, until February 2022. Prior to St Vincent’s, Toby was the CEO of Mission Australia for nearly a decade, and during his time at Mission, Toby oversaw the group’s contribution to the formation of Goodstart Early Learning. Toby maintained involvement with Goodstart through a seat on the Board until 2014.
Prior to Mission Australia, Toby was COO of World Vision Australia and before that, CEO of South Taranaki District Council. Toby is a director of UNICEF Australia, chaired ASX listed Sterihealth prior to delisting and was a director of Working Links the largest welfare to work provider to the U.K government. He is a qualified accountant with an MBA.
Toby Hall is an experienced not-for-profit and healthcare executive, having most recently served for 8 years as CEO of St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s second largest healthcare provider, until February 2022. Prior to St Vincent’s, Toby was the CEO of Mission Australia for nearly a decade, and during his time at Mission, Toby oversaw the group’s contribution to the formation of Goodstart Early Learning. Toby maintained involvement with Goodstart through a seat on the Board until 2014.
Prior to Mission Australia, Toby was COO of World Vision Australia and before that, CEO of South Taranaki District Council. Toby is a director of UNICEF Australia, chaired ASX listed Sterihealth prior to delisting and was a director of Working Links the largest welfare to work provider to the U.K government. He is a qualified accountant with an MBA.
For Purpose Investment Partners acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion at For Purpose Investment Partners are critical in our efforts to create significant social impact. Diversity in the team allows us to better represent the diversity of thought and experiences of the communities that we are aiming to serve, promotes a healthy and thriving working environment, and delivers innovative and sustainable outcomes for our communities, our people, our investors and our partners.
