Warren Mundine

Mr Mundine is a member of the Bundjalung Indigenous Nation of Australia and a descendant of the Gumbaynggirr and Yuin Indigenous Nations of Australia. He is from Grafton, NSW. Mr Mundine is a businessman, political strategist and advocate for empowering the Indigenous people of Australia to build businesses and sustainable economies. He has more than 40 years' experience working in the public, private and community sectors. He has advised Australian governments since 2004 and his appointment as Chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council from 2013 to 2017 follows a career in the public, business, policy, arts and community sectors. He is currently Chairman and Managing Director of Nyungga Black Group, Chairman of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and a Governor for the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia, Director of the Indigenous Forum at the Centre for Independent Studies. He was previously Chairman of Real Futures, RISE Ventures, NAISDA College, NAISDA Foundation and the Australian Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, among others. Mr Mundine is also a member of the Risk Committee.