Daniel Ross

Daniel Ross is a seasoned finance professional who currently holds the position of CFO and Head of Accounting at LUNA, a startup studio in Australia, specializing in providing legal, accounting, education, and investment services to help founders launch and expand their businesses.

With over 5 years of experience at PwC, Daniel has worked extensively with both domestic and international organizations, honing his skills across a wide range of disciplines. Transitioning from the corporate world to the startup ecosystem, Daniel now thrives in supporting early-stage companies with agility and dynamism, contributing to the growth of some of the most promising startups in Australia.

In addition to his role at LUNA, Daniel serves as the Treasurer and Non-Executive Director at Startup Victoria, further showcasing his commitment to the startup community and fostering entrepreneurial success.

Daniel's educational background includes notable certifications such as Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Monash University, and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) also from Monash University.

His professional journey includes serving as an Advisor (Finance and Operations) at 1835i, a former Non-Executive Director and Treasurer at Startup Victoria, holding the position of CFO and Head of Accounting at LUNA, and working as a Manager at PwC Australia.