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Who we are

Australian Business & Community Network (ABCN) is a national not-for-profit that brings business and education together to create greater access to opportunity.

We work with leading Australian organisations and government schools to connect students with corporate mentors, helping young people build confidence and better understand the pathways available beyond school.

Corporate volunteers work with students

Our Board

ABCN Board members

Brett Clark

Brett Clark

Chair, ABCN and Managing Director and CEO of Dai-ichi Life Asia Pacific
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Phil Gardner

Chief Executive Officer, ABCN
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Kylie Landrigan

Principal, Lurnea High School
Mark Judah

Mark Judah

Senior Partner, Bain & Company
Corrina Davison

Corrina Davison

Managing Director, American Express Australia & New Zealand
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Graeme Beardsell

CEO, Kyndryl Australia and New Zealand
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Kate Rattigan PSM

Deputy Secretary, People and Executive Services, Department of Education, Victoria

Our team

National Team

Phil Gardner

Phil Gardner

Chief Executive Officer
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Maree Drury

Head of Program Development
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Gerry Meleady

Head Of Operations
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Rebecca Edwards

Head of Partnerships
Tony Scholes

Tony Scholes

Dulili Program Lead
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Nicki Martin

Marketing & Communications Manager
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Carrie Taylor

Partnerships and Business Development Manager
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Dominic Monckton

Philanthropy Manager
Joanna Lamb

Joanna Lamb

School Leadership Program Delivery Manager
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Daniella Di Santo

National STEM Lead – Program Development
Claire Dyson

Claire Dyson

Partnerships Manager
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Erin Broady

Program Development Manager
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Kira Kennedy

Dulili Program Manager
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Peta Magick

Accelerate Program Lead
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Vanessa Aitken

Program Development & Program Manager, VIC

Our Councils

ABCN Advisory Council

Senior leaders from ABCN’s member companies and partners are invited to Advisory Council Meetings. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to facilitate and enable the achievement of the ABCN’s mission and objectives. The Council provides a source of independent advice to the Board with regard to ABCN strategy and external relations as well as ensuring that the ABCN remains focused on high impact engagement.

ABCN Principals Reference Council

This group of our most engaged principals representing schools from across Australia meets with ABCN once per term to provide invaluable feedback and new ideas. Strong relationships with our partner schools are at the heart of what we do, and this Council helps us ensure that our strategy, programs and activities continue to meet the needs and priorities of our schools and students.

  • Suada Bilali

    Principal
    Bankstown Girls’ High School, NSW

  • Brenton Farleigh

    Principal
    Loganlea State High School, QLD

  • Timothy Barraud

    Principal
    Balmoral State High School, QLD

  • Paul Kenna

    Principal
    Belle Vue Park Primary School, VIC

  • Elaine Hazim

    Principal
    Victoria University Secondary College, VIC

  • Donna McDonald

    Principal
    Thornlie Senior High School, WA

  • Sarah Jackson

    Principal
    Craigmore High School, SA

  • Kylie Landrigan

    Principal
    Lurnea High School, NSW

     

  • Leah McKeown

    Principal
    Campbelltown Performing Arts School, NSW

  • Colin Burke

    Principal
    Elevation High School, VIC

  • Michelle Lyons

    Principal
    Bracken Ridge State High School, QLD

  • Belinda Hall

    Principal
    Ballajura Community College, WA