
Philip Christensen
Philip, now retired, enjoyed a long executive career, first founding and growing his own company and later working for a technology company in the US.
These Australian tech founders and execs, many with their partners, give a portion of their personal wealth to charity. From the climate crisis to global poverty, and education to mental health, tech givers’ donations create real impact now. Read on to learn more about their careers in tech and the causes they care about.

Philip, now retired, enjoyed a long executive career, first founding and growing his own company and later working for a technology company in the US.

Ian Gardiner is a respected leader in Australia’s tech and startup ecosystem, known for backing early-stage ventures with bold ideas and strong values. As co-founder

Michael and his wife, Rachel, give to a variety of environmental and conservation causes through their sub-fund in the Community Impact Foundation.

Mangala Martinus is Managing Director at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory and has been working in the financial services, payments and fintech sectors for

Julian is recognised for his contribution towards founding, building, and exiting successful technology businesses throughout Europe and Asia. Together with his wife, Deb, he set up the Harris Charitable Foundation in 2010.

Over the last two decades, Steve has applied his business skills to his many global philanthropic activities, establishing the internationally renowned global think tank, the

John Cameron established The Cameron Foundation using the proceeds of the sale of Cameron Systems to Orc Software in 2006. Currently, the foundation donates around