CEOBig Issue Australia
Steven, a social entrepreneur, has been working with The Big Issue since 2005. The Big Issue is Australia’s longest standing and most significant social enterprise. It is an independent, not for profit organisation that develops solutions to help homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people positively change their lives.
Since launching in 1996, 10 million magazines have been sold throughout the country, putting more than $21 million into the pockets of vendors. In June 2014 The Big Issue magazine celebrated its 18th birthday, and in those 18 years has assisted over 4,500 people.
Steven has worked in the NGO sector for over 30 years and holds a qualification in education for the disabled. He has held the position of CEO for a number of medium to large not for profit organisations providing services such as housing, employment, personal care and case management across a wide range of social needs.
In both corporate social responsibility and sponsorship arrangements, Steven has engaged and managed relationships with some of Australia and the world’s largest businesses. He also has vast experience in the profit sector where he ran his own businesses for several years.