Gillian Turnbull

Gillian Turnbull is a Director at Social Ventures Australia (SVA), where she has been part of the consulting team since October 2014. She has a strong background in social impact and international development, having previously worked with organizations such as the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative and Clinton Foundation. Her expertise spans over 15 years in various roles related to government and non-profit sectors, focusing on creating social value and community impact.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Director at Social Ventures Australia, leading initiatives that integrate social value into business practices.
• Previous Experience: Worked with Triathlon Australia and international organizations in roles that emphasize governance and capacity building.
• Education: Holds qualifications that support her strategic thinking and multilingual capabilities (fluent in English, French, and Spanish).

Contributions to Social Ventures Australia

At SVA, Turnbull has been instrumental in developing frameworks that measure social impact, particularly focusing on how businesses can create community value. Her work involves engaging with various stakeholders to implement strategies that align business objectives with social outcomes.12

Gillian's approach emphasizes the importance of understanding community needs and leveraging corporate resources to address them effectively. This has included crafting methodologies for evaluating the 'S' in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics, which aim to quantify social wellbeing as a critical component of business success.12