Craig Connelly

Craig Connelly is an experienced leader in philanthropy and finance, currently serving as Co-Chair of the Transforming Evidence Funders Network Advisory Group and Philanthropy Advisor for the Future Evidence Foundation since February 2024. As Chairperson of the Professional Advisers Senior Working Group at Philanthropy Australia and Partner in Social Investment Advisory at Perpetual Limited, Craig supports initiatives aimed at enhancing structured giving. Previous roles include Board Member at Watertrust Australia Ltd and SANE, and Chief Executive Officer of The Ian Potter Foundation, overseeing the distribution of approximately $38 million annually. Craig's extensive career also includes experience as Business Owner of AR Capital management Limited and a significant tenure at JBWere and Price Waterhouse, alongside a strong educational background in accounting from esteemed institutions.