Tharani Jegatheeswaran

Tharani Jegatheeswaran is a seasoned professional leading Deloitte Australia's Social Impact Consulting Practice, aiding social sector organizations, government agencies, and businesses to achieve greater social impact in line with their vision and mission.

With over 15 years of expertise in commercial and consulting realms, Tharani is deeply committed to driving social change, having collaborated with numerous NGOs, governmental bodies, and enterprises on their transformative journeys.

Tharani excels in integrating cutting-edge trends in strategy, technology, and innovation from various industries to assist her clients in becoming 'future fit' within a dynamic, disrupted, and competitive market landscape.

Her extensive experience spans across strategic planning, financial sustainability, business model innovation, operational efficiency, organizational capacity enhancement, governance, and risk management.

Tharani's dedication to social impact extends beyond her professional role, serving as a Director at Unicef Australia and the Deloitte Foundation, and as a Goodwill Ambassador for Good Return, while also contributing as a judge for the Good Design Australia Social Innovation Awards.

Recognized as a National finalist in the 'Emerging Leader in the Private Sector' NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards in 2014, Tharani's commitment to 'profit with purpose', collaborative leadership approach, and her advocacy for social change have been acknowledged and celebrated.

Tharani's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business with majors in Accounting and Information Technology from the University of Technology Sydney, complemented by her certification as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australia (ICAA).