Executive

Chief Executive Officer
Fiona Wain
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As CEO for over a decade, Fiona is well-known throughout business, government, academia and the not-for-profit sector. Under her leadership, EBA has developed into a strong champion for business-led solutions to contemporary environmental challenges, with a formidable reputation for swift, vigorous and focused policy advocacy. Her passion for raising awareness about the scale and relevance of sustainability issues is coupled with her determination to promote the technology, infrastructure, land management and financing solutions provided by the growing coalition of EBA member companies.

Fiona is an experienced national and international spokesperson for the environment and sustainability industry. A prolific author of articles on diverse business and environmental issues, Fiona is also a frequent conference speaker and chairs EBA's 'new markets, new industries, new jobs' series of events. In addition to her representation on many councils, panels, roundtables and committees, Fiona has worked in Britain, France and Canada as a sports-broker and head of a public relations and marketing company. She is a marathon runner and keen bush-walker.

Chief Operating Officer
Jack Whelan
T: 0406 584 846 E:

Jack Whelan recently returned to Australia following extensive experience in environmental and sustainability policy advocacy with leading international business organisations. With The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) in London, he worked closely with member companies in developing credible and effective corporate responsibility programmes. Jack has initiated many multi-stakeholder partnerships, and while at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, he led business representation at UN negotiations on climate change, water, energy, agriculture, biodiversity and sustainable development, including the 2002 Earth Summit in Johannesburg. Jack is also Head of Private Sector Engagement with the Brisbane-based Foundation for Development Cooperation (FDC), and sits on the Steering Committee of Landcare International.

National Secretariat Manager
Valerie Orton
T: 02 9358 1800 F: 02 9358 1555 E:

Valerie has joined EBA in the National Secretariat Office in Sydney. She brings a wealth of business experience, having worked in a similar role for Chief Executive Women, and formerly running her own consulting business. Valerie can be contacted on any EBA matters related to financial management, membership enquiries and events. Her qualifications include BA (UNSW & UCSB) and MApSc (Social Ecology).