ChildFund Australia CEO
Nigel Spence
Nigel Spence joined ChildFund Australia as CEO in February 2006,
after almost nine years at the helm of the Association of
Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA). During this time, he was
responsible for leading the association and the sector to achieve
significant improvements for vulnerable children, young people and
their families. He was previously director of Children and Youth
Services Centacare, Catholic Community Services, Sydney.
Country director: Cambodia
Carol Mortensen
Carol, who began her working life in the education sector, has
almost 20 years experience in international development. This
includes in-country assignments in countries such as Botswana,
India, Pakistan and East Timor, and managing program work in
Afghanistan and Nepal. Carol has significant management, program
development, fundraising, strategic planning, and advocacy
experience. She holds a Masters degree in Development, and is a
specialist in child protection and child rights, as well as quality
programming. Carol joined ChildFund in July 2007.
Country director: Papua New Guinea
Warwick 'Smokey' Dawson
Warwick joined ChildFund in 2005. From 1999-2003 he worked in Port
Moresby at the National Apprenticeship Trade Testing Board and over
the following two years within indigenous communities of northern
Australia. These experiences fostered Warwick's interest in and
capacity for working in remote and culturally challenging
environments. Warwick has a strong management background,
commitment to community development and empowering approach to
capacity building, which are driving ongoing, sustainable growth in
ChildFund's PNG programs.
Country director: Vietnam
Peter Walton
Peter has worked in development for 18 years, undertaking
assignments in over 30 countries. Peter holds the position of
Mekong Regional Representative which includes supporting
ChildFund's planned activities in Cambodia and Laos, and overseeing
operations in Vietnam in his capacity as Country Director. Peter
holds a Master of Science in Development Economics and an MBA and
was awarded the Vietnamese Government's Medal for Friendship and
Peace. Peter joined ChildFund in 2003.