Biography
Originally from Canada, Andrew has been in Investment Banking in Australia for many years and, since 2008, he has been using his commercial and investment skills for the benefit of the non-profit sector, through Grace Mutual Limited (www.gracemutual.org.au).
Grace Mutual is focused on financing the infrastructure necessary to deliver social services, including affordable housing, aged care and health & educational facilities.
Andrew is currently based in the US on a Fulbright Scholarship in Social Finance. The project goals are to map current innovations, and to identify projects which could be replicated in Australia. He’s aiming to meet with investors, intermediaries, investees and public policy people.
Internationally, Andrew has been extensively involved in micro-finance, particularly in India where he helped establish a network currently serving >1.5m families.