WorkVentures is overseen by a varied group of board members, each contributing their unique insights and experiences. These directors donate their time, playing a crucial role in guiding the strategic decisions and overseeing the governance of the organisation. Their involvement is essential for setting long-term goals and ensuring that WorkVentures stays true to its mission and values.
Chair
Felix Wong is an experienced senior executive with over 30 years of experience in the IT and Telecommunications industry. He has held several leadership roles at Ingram Micro Inc, most recently as Chief Country Executive ANZ; prior to this, he was President of Mobility Asia Pacific.
Felix is also a successful entrepreneur who co-founded Advanced Portable Technologies, a specialised IT distributor. He has been recognised for his leadership and contribution to the ICT Industry through his induction into ARN’s ICT Industry Hall of Fame.
Director and CEO
Caroline is a strategic, commercial and impact-focused executive with experience across the commercial, not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors both in Australia and in the UK. She is recognised for her authentic and collaborative approach to both leadership and partnership. Her 20+ year career has spanned multi-national professional services, media and for-purpose sectors.
Her experience has provided her with a unique skillset incorporating corporate governance, P&L management, strategy setting and execution, strategic partnerships, complex…
commercial contract negotiation, program management and leading highly diverse teams. Caroline is a Chartered Accountant and an Executive MBA. Caroline has experience as an NFP board member and consultant to social enterprises.
Director
Andrew Macpherson, Bachelor of Industrial Engineering (Honours) UNSW 1978, is an experienced senior executive with strong interests and a wealth of experience using technology to transform traditional businesses. Over the past 15 years he has been actively involved as an investor, director and executive in the agribusiness, retail, hospitality and services sectors…
Following 27 years at Accenture, he retired as Regional Managing Director in 2005. Andrew has over 25 years’ experience working in strategic businesses and technology planning. He has been recognised for his specialised expertise in shaping and negotiating complex IT projects. He also has extensive experience living and working in the Asian and European regions selling, negotiating and delivering projects.
Director
Mike is an experienced senior executive across a broad portfolio of business structures and industries, focusing on financial and operational roles and responsibilities. Over the last 20+ years, Mike has worked as a strategic partner to CEOs across a multitude of industries with a strong history of business turnaround, profit improvement, cultural development, financial sustainability, operational and strategic development, and geographic product/supply expansion.
Mike has had board director, board advisory and company secretarial roles within multi-national and local FMCG, NFP and Fintech businesses. He is currently a company secretary for a not-for-profit and a board advisor for two businesses. Mike has utilised his experience and career development by providing realistic and profound business and financial advice to a multitude of businesses and their stakeholders.
Director
Tamara Pararajasingham is a proud Tamil Australian living and raising a family on Wurunjderi Country. She is the Executive General Manager, Impact and Innovation at Uniting NSW/ACT. This role brings together Tamara’s interests in navigating the intersections of profit and purpose, evidence and creativity, and leadership of both strategy and execution.
She brings to the role over a decade of experience working with for-purpose organisations in Australia and beyond, drawing on her foundations in commercial finance as well as studies in…
Human Rights Law, International Development, Social Impact and Economics. Over the last few years, Tamara’s career has focused on the design and evaluation of service models (including for impact investment), deeply embedding the voice of lived experience in these, measuring social outcomes and translating research to practice through innovation, strategy and advocacy.
Director
Jodette Cleary is the Chief People and Culture Officer at hipages, Australia’s number one place to connect with quality tradies. She joined the hipages team in 2015 as their first Chief People Officer to help spearhead their next exciting growth phase and cement their position as Australia’s number one site for hiring trades people.
Prior to joining hipages, Jodette spent eight years as the principal consultant and Managing Director of successful boutique HR consultancy. Before founding her…
HR consulting firm, she was the Asia Pacific HR Director for Honeywell Building Solutions. Jodette’s many successful consulting assignments span a host of impressive companies, including online experience gift supplier Red Balloon, global software house Atlassian, BigCommerce, AppSense, Moneytech, nearmap and Campaign Monitor.
Jodette holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (Industrial Relations & Psychology) from the University of NSW, a Masters of Labour Law and Relations from the University of Sydney and is a member and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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Thank you very much for the great partnership we have developed at WorkVentures.
We have really valued the support that WorkVentures has given us.
ABCN - Former CEO
We value partnerships with organisations that share similar values and beliefs to ours, and I thank you for your work to build a solid partnership that has resulted in so many of our GO Scholars being supported through affordable technology.
GO Foundation - CEO
WorkVentures' performance is excellent. They deliver quality, reliable IT solutions. As our needs evolve, I am confident WorkVentures will continue to develop new solutions that work for us.
Public Education Foundation - Former CEO
WorkVentures is one of Westpac’s longest partners in the technology space. They have experience and passion and are a trusted partner for device donations and digital inclusion initiatives.
Westpac - Head of Digital Workplace & Contact Centre Platforms
The Smith Family collaborated with WorkVentures for laptop delivery and technical support to help students access technology. WorkVentures understood our needs and the challenges faced by families. Their efficient processes enabled us to help thousands of students access technology, while we focused on helping families.
The Smith Family - CEO
KPMG collaborated with WorkVentures for Laptops for Lifelong Learning campaign to provide 178 high school students with refurbished laptops and technical support. WorkVentures provided digital skills development to address students' digital literacy needs. We hope to continue our impactful relationship with WorkVentures.
KPMG Australia - Manager, Corporate Citizenship
Anglicare NQ partnered with WorkVentures for our cyber security journey. The process was productive, comprehensive and extremely informative. The affordability of the program takes into account the budget restraints faced by NGOs. We look forward to continuing the journey.
Anglicare North Queensland - CEO
WorkVentures provides high-quality support to Uniting and trainees. They have a flexible traineeship program for businesses, with a dedicated staff member for easy management. They are a supportive and collaborative community partner and have established a high standard of engagement.
Uniting - Stakeholder Engagement Manager
The WorkVentures team are flexible, professional and have saved us time and money. We appreciate the high quality of candidates and how seamless the recruiting process was.
Animal Logic - Support Engineering Supervisor
WorkVentures vets the applicants very well and we receive high quality candidates. We always recommend WorkVentures to anyone considering hiring a trainee.
AD Danieli Chartered Accountants - Practice Manager
WorkVentures team was a pleasure to work with, meeting security guidelines and working efficiently and on tight deadlines with teams in USA and China. Their professionalism made them a great team to work with!
NPD Group (now Circana) - Deputy MD APAC
IBM and WorkVentures have had a successful, long-term partnership. They perform complex repairs with ease and handle change efficiently, which is a real testament to their professionalism.
IBM - Delivery Partner Executive
The best thing about WorkVentures is the delivery of service and competitive pricing.
Otis Elevator Company Pty Ltd - Manager
Thanks to our partnership with WorkVentures, we have a better standing in our community because we are able to provide support services much quicker.
Riedel Communications - Training and Service Manager APAC
WorkVentures are a team of professionals. They always deliver service on time and handle change well. We couldn't be happier about our partnership.
Endeavour Energy - Hosting Specialist
For over a decade, TES has partnered with WorkVentures. Their flexibility in a rapidly growing industry, led with a focus on the customer perspective, has helped us strengthen our customer base. They are committed, consistent and reliable partner.
TES-AMM - Program Manager
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Strait Islander Elders past,
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