Mitchell Giles

Mitchell Giles was appointed as the first CEO of Lives Lived Well in May 2012, following seven years as CEO of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation Queensland. Mitchell is a Registered Nurse and holds a Bachelor of Business and a Master of Health Science (majoring in mental health).

He also has a wealth of practical, hands-on experience. Mitchell began work in the alcohol and other drugs sector while working as a nurse in 1988 in an inpatient detox unit. He later went on to manage a hospital-based drug and alcohol service for 12 years.

During his career Mitchell has worked in a variety of other positions including serving as Deputy Director of Clinical Services and State Manager for a HIV services program.

He has been appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of Queensland.