Management Team

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Andrew is Managing Director and CEO of The Pinnacle Foundation. He is also Non-Executive Chair of search and outplacement…

Governance & Risk Manager Ben became a Pinnacle Scholar in 2019 while he was studying his Juris Doctor at The University of Melbourne. Experiencing first-hand…

Alumni Manager Caitlyn joined The Pinnacle Foundation in January 2020 as the Alumni Manager. As a former Pinnacle scholar, Caitlyn feels strongly about giving back…

Chief Information Officer Darren has been creating innovative technologies and managing software development teams in the digital space for the last two decades; working for…

Foundation Advisor Dr Jim Sait worked in the higher education sector for 35 years. He has taught at universities in the UK, Canada and Australia…

Company Secretary Evelyn is a senior associate in King & Wood Mallesons’ Mergers & Acquisitions team.  Evelyn advises corporate clients (including leading ASX-listed companies) on…

Chief Financial Officer Gavin has extensive experience in leading commercial and enterprise planning, budgeting, reporting and analysis. This includes the provision of strategic advice and…

Chief People Officer Jill is an organisational development specialist, coach and mentor with twenty years of industry experience in the financial services sector in Australian,…

Scholar Manager Nic grew up in regional Australia and currently lives in Junee, New South Wales. After coming to terms with his sexuality at a…

Program Manager Paula Corvalan has over ten years’ experience working in communications, marketing and social services. Paula has worked in print and digital media, advertising…

Scholar and Mentor Manager Sam (they/them) is a community development and wellbeing professional with a background in LGBTIQ+ mental health and youth empowerment. Based in…

Chair Scholarship Selection Committee Sam Jacob brings more than 25 years’ experience in higher education in the UK and Australia, including senior roles at Laureate…

Financial Accountant Sophie is a qualified accountant with substantial experience encompassing both industry and business services roles. Sophie has nearly 20 years of experience in…

Marketing Manager Tim has over 25 years of experience working in the retail technology and professional services space. Tim was appointed The Pinnacle Foundation’s Marketing…