Pledge 1% today announced the launch of its first dedicated country team outside of the United States — in Australia. Antonia Ruffell has been appointed to lead the team as Managing Director, Australia for Pledge 1%. She will split her time between this new appointment and her current, and ongoing, position as CEO of StartGiving.
“I’m thrilled to be leading Pledge 1%’s first dedicated country team here in Australia while continuing as CEO of StartGiving,” said Antonia Ruffell. “Each organisation plays a distinct role in strengthening Australia’s culture of giving – Pledge 1% by embedding social impact into companies, and StartGiving by inspiring successful founders to embrace personal philanthropy. It’s a privilege to contribute to both missions.”
Daniel Petre AO, founder and chair of StartGiving, added, “Antonia’s the perfect choice to lead the Pledge 1% team in Australia. StartGiving and Pledge 1% share a vision: normalising philanthropy among Australia’s entrepreneurs, executives, and businesses. A future where giving back is simply part of how Australia’s startup ecosystem defines success is now one step closer.”
Read the Pledge 1% announcement