Susan McKinnon Foundation
Mike Baird is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience across various sectors, including healthcare, banking, and government. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer for the Susan McKinnon Foundation since June 2024, Baird previously held the CEO position at HammondCare from June 2020 to June 2024. Baird’s expertise in banking includes roles as Chief Customer Officer at National Australia Bank, overseeing both Consumer and Corporate Banking divisions from April 2017 to May 2020. Prior to this, Baird was the Premier of New South Wales from 2007 to 2017, during which time an array of ministerial responsibilities were undertaken, including Treasurer and Minister for Infrastructure. Earlier career highlights include significant positions at HSBC and National Australia Bank. Baird holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Sydney and two PhDs in Infrastructure and Business Administration from Western Sydney University and the University of Sydney, respectively.
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Susan McKinnon Foundation
The Susan McKinnon Foundations’ (SMF) aspiration is for Australia to have the world’s most effective governments, focused on the long-term interests of the Australian Community. We incubate, deliver and support practical improvements to how government works. Our mission focuses on three key areas – effective elected representatives, robust state institutions and quality policy dialogue. We are politically neutral and motivated only by the public good. We were established in 2015 by tech entrepreneur Grant Rule and his wife Dr Sophie Oh, a public health professional.