Giles Gunesekera

Chief Executive Officer, Global Impact Initiative
Australia

Giles is the CEO of Global Impact Initiative (GII) and has over 20 years’ experience in building and developing businesses for global enterprises. Global Impact Initiative works with organisations to create Impact Investments that map the UN Sustainable Development goals.

In 2017 Giles received an Outstanding Alumnus award from Oxford for creating an innovative, sustainable business that generates positive social impact.

Giles has a unique blend of leadership and business skills gained in the corporate environment married with financial and governance skills gained in the Not for Profit sector. He also holds numerous Volunteer Not-for-Profit Directorships ranging from Human Rights, Disabilities, Arts and Sports.

Giles has formal academic qualifications from Melbourne University, Monash University, Financial Services Institute of Australia and Oxford University.