Our Team

David Hetherington, Chief Executive Officer

David has substantial experience in research, policy, government, business start-up and development. Prior to joining IIA David was the Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation for more than six years. He was previously Executive Director of Per Capita, the progressive think tank dedicated to fighting inequality, and has worked at the UK’s Institute for Public Policy Research and with LEK Consulting. David holds a Master of Public Administration (Public and Economic Policy) and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and History).

Bruce Campbell, Chief Operating Officer

Bruce has an extensive career in extractives and operations management.  His previous roles include CEO of the Alternative Technology Association (ATA); Executive Manager Business Services, Australian Volunteers International (AVI); and General Manager Corporate Services, Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand and 18 years with Shell. Bruce has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Sabina Curatolo, Director of Policy

Sabina has helped shape Australia’s impact investing market, in and from Australia. This has included leading IIA’s award-winning policy development and influencing strategy, evaluating the Department of Social Services’ impact investing trials, co-authoring an Australian roadmap on gender equity, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, reviewing the impact investment practices of a large foundation, and developing the impact management framework for a $2 billion Specialist Investment Vehicle. Sabina holds a Master of Public Administration, Graduate Diploma of Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Science (Optoelectronics).

Michelle Di Fabio, Head of Engagement

Michelle is experienced in building Australia’s impact investing ecosystem as a market builder, educator and convener across institutional investment, philanthropy and social enterprise. Prior to joining IIA, Michelle was the inaugural Director of the Foundations Group for Impact Investing (FGII), building Australia’s largest market-building initiative for philanthropic funders, growing it to 60+ organisations and ~900 people in under two years. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Systems from the University of Melbourne and a Masters in Organisational Leadership from Melbourne Business School.

Stephanie Augustine, Project Officer

Stephanie brings a cross-sector background in strategy, research and sustainability with experience across Australia and Southeast Asia. Before joining IIA, she worked as a Senior Project Analyst at Oliver Wyman, delivering strategic research and analysis across industries, from financial services and energy to digital. Stephanie has also worked with sustainability and impact-focused organisations on impact reporting, circular economy and social impact projects. She holds a Master of Environment from the University of Melbourne, with a focus on sustainable business practices.

Shayal Raj, Program Manager

Shayal has more than eight years of combined research and direct practice experience working in the public and private sectors as a policy economist. Before joining IIA, she worked in the Fijian Government, undertaking market research and policy development. Shayal holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce with a major in Economics from the University of the South Pacific, and a Master of Health Economics from Deakin University.

Patrice Virlombier, Communications Manager

Patrice has more than 20 years’ experience working in consultancy and in-house communications roles and has developed and implemented communications programs for blue-chip companies, niche brands and non-profit organisations. Most recently, Patrice has worked in the fields of corporate communications, including annual reporting (annual reports, impact reports, sustainability reports and modern slavery statements) and media relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) from the University of Southern Queensland and a Graduate Diploma in Communications (Public Relations) from QUT.