Listen "In Conversation with CARE Australia: Challenges & Opportunities in Uncertain Times"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of People & Purpose, we spoke with Peter Walton, CEO of CARE Australia, and Diana Nicholson, Senior Partner at King & Wood Mallesons and Board Director of CARE Australia, about the challenges and opportunities facing the for-purpose sector in such uncertain times and how the organisation they lead is continually adapting and responding to change, while mobilising broad support and staying focused on the short, medium and long term goals of a leading international aid organisation that works around the globe to save lives and defeat poverty.
Peter Walton became CEO of CARE Australia in January 2020. He has over 28 years of international experience seeking better outcomes in both international development and humanitarian activities. During his career he has undertaken assignments in over 50 countries. Peter has held a number of senior roles in the humanitarian / development sector including international director with Save the Children Australia and Chief Executive of Infoxchange, an enterprise that uses technology in support of social impact and social justice.
Diana Nicholson is a senior partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions practice of KWM. Her practice primarily involves securities industry law, fundraising, acquisitions and takeovers, as well as the more general aspects of commercial law. Diana has held many roles at KWM including Partner In Charge of the Melbourne centre and she is a long-standing board member of KWM Community Impact, our large-scale social impact programme. In 2019, Diana was appointed to the Board of CARE Australia, continuing her long history of supporting the communities in which she lives, works and operates.
Peter Walton became CEO of CARE Australia in January 2020. He has over 28 years of international experience seeking better outcomes in both international development and humanitarian activities. During his career he has undertaken assignments in over 50 countries. Peter has held a number of senior roles in the humanitarian / development sector including international director with Save the Children Australia and Chief Executive of Infoxchange, an enterprise that uses technology in support of social impact and social justice.
Diana Nicholson is a senior partner in the Mergers and Acquisitions practice of KWM. Her practice primarily involves securities industry law, fundraising, acquisitions and takeovers, as well as the more general aspects of commercial law. Diana has held many roles at KWM including Partner In Charge of the Melbourne centre and she is a long-standing board member of KWM Community Impact, our large-scale social impact programme. In 2019, Diana was appointed to the Board of CARE Australia, continuing her long history of supporting the communities in which she lives, works and operates.