About SVA Consulting

SVA Consulting acknowledges the generous support of Macquarie Group Foundation.
SVA Consulting works with a range of non-profit organisations and social enterprises on customised, results-driven solutions which improve organisational performance and social impact. The consulting team also supports funders, including foundations, philanthropists and governments, to make informed decisions about their social investments. Our professional staff have a depth and breadth of both corporate and non-profit experience, gleaned from organisations like Bain, McKinsey and BCG, positioning us well to work alongside our clients to meet their challenges. We operate throughout Australia from our offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Additionally, we partner with major strategic consulting organisations on a project basis as required. SVA Consulting charge on a cost recovery basis – so our fees are low to keep our services accessible. We are able to offer our services at these rates thanks to the support of our major corporate sponsor Macquarie Group Foundation and philanthropist Robin Crawford. We are grateful to them for their support and vision. The Executive Director of SVA Consulting has access to a diverse range of business, entrepreneurial and philanthropic skills and experience through an Advisory Group consisting of: Laurie Cox AO – Non- executive Director of steel manufacturer and distributer OneSteel. Former Chairman of ASX and Transurban Group. Robin Crawford – Philanthropist and one of the founding directors of Macquarie Bank, specialising in corporate advisory and capital raising. Toby Hall – Chief Executive of Mission Australia, a major community services organisation with a 150 years history. Greg Hutchinson – Senior advisor and former partner/director of Bain International. Founding Chief Executive and currently Deputy Chair, The Australian Charities Fund. Rob McLean – Former Managing Director of management consulting firm McKinsey & Co for Australia and New Zealand. Jan Owen AM – Executive Director of Social Ventures Australia. Founder and former chief executive of the CREATE Foundation, the leading advocate group for young people in care. Michael Traill AM – Founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia. Co-founder and former Executive Director of Macquarie Group’s private equity arm. Julie White – Head of Macquarie Group Foundation, one of Australia’s leading corporate benefactors to the non-profit sector. Download the SVA Consulting brochure [PDF File Size: 620KB] For more information about our services, please contact Duncan Peppercorn or Olivia Hilton.