Kate Dundas
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kate Dundas is the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA), the Australian Local Network of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. As Executive Director, Kate leads a team of experts across the fields of business and human rights, environment and climate change, anti-bribery and corruption and sustainable development.
Kate is an experienced and well-regarded executive leader with 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors in sustainability, strategic foresight, strategy and city planning. She holds degrees in Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership, Harvard Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and is an Executive MBA candidate.
Evangeline Sanopoulos
HEAD OF operations
Evangeline is a business operations professional, experienced in operating organisations towards excellence.
For over two decades Evangeline has worked on an international scale, dealing with best-in-class stakeholders across diverse cultural, legal, and political landscapes. She has grown business in APAC, The Americas, Middle East, Europe, and North Africa.
Evangeline’s expertise lies specifically in reaching business goals by balancing growth and operational efficiency, and the building of strong and resilient teams. Her approach is results-driven, using a combination of data analysis and collaborative teamwork.
She thrives in rapidly transforming environments which demand elite performance, strategic planning, and smart stakeholder management.
Evangeline believes that successful leadership is underpinned by high standards of passion and purpose, where teams at all levels are included and inspired.
Evangeline holds a Bachelor of Economics with a major in Political Science.
Greta Korthaus
SENIOR MANAGER, ENGAGEMENT
Greta Korthaus is the Senior Manager, Engagement at the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA), the Australian chapter of the United Nations Global Compact. Greta manages the Australian participant base and drives network growth through business development and stakeholder engagement activities. Greta is an experienced Business Development and Relationship Manager, and has worked in sales & account management, product innovation & development, and project management across the education, not-for-profit and the private sector over the last 20 years.
Greta holds Master of Arts degrees (Sociology and German Literature & Linguistics), various training qualifications (training & assessment, leadership & boards, future thinking) and enjoys singing, tennis, bike rides, gardening and creating art. Greta lives and works in Naarm/Melbourne on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation.
Emilia Maubach
IMPACT MANAGER
Emilia is an experienced marketing and communications professional with specialised expertise in event management. With a background as a qualified lawyer, and studies in international relations and languages, Emilia is passionate about the law, international development, and human rights, and enjoys working with all levels of business.
For ten years, Emilia worked in the legal sector, including in private practice, not-for-profit and legal aid. She has extensive experience in project management and relationship management. Prior to working in the legal sector, she worked at major events including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Emilia previously managed the national events and sponsorship portfolio in a mid-tier commercial law firm.
Emilia holds a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law (admission to practice). She also holds a Future Skills Accreditation in Digital Marketing Strategy from RMIT University and has completed Mark Ritson’s award-winning Marketing Week Mini MBA in Marketing.
Emilia speaks German and Spanish.
Dan Wilcock
Head of SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE
Dan Wilcock is the Head of Sustainability Governance for the UN Global Compact Network Australia. He is responsible for delivering our Sustainable Governance workstream, covering areas including the Sustainable Development Goals, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and the Bribery Prevention Network.
Dan has an extensive background in corporate criminal and regulatory investigations, compliance programs, international relations and sustainability. He is admitted to legal practice in Australia and Canada and holds a Master of Laws in Global Sustainability and Environmental Law. He has previously served in a range of executive roles in government and the not-for-profit sector, in areas including environmental policy, international relations, sport, competition and consumer law.
Dan is currently based in lutruwita / Tasmania and loves to be outside and active with his wife and two children as often as possible.
Dr Evan Center
Senior Manager, environment and climate change
Dr Evan Beaumont Center is an experienced environment and climate change professional with expertise in environmental research, strategy and partnerships. At the UNGCNA, Evan manages our activities and programming related to Environment and Climate Change—in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global Compact Network’s Ten Principles.
Evan’s career has been driven by a passion for environment, climate change and other sustainability initiatives. He holds a PhD in Communication (University of Kansas) and has published and presented extensively on environmental communication in relation to advocacy, enterprise and economics. Prior to joining the UNGCNA, he utilised his research expertise to develop cutting-edge programmes and partnerships within university, corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Outside of work, Evan loves to cook and finds any excuse he can to play in the ocean.
Catie Shavin
Senior Manager, Business and Human Rights
Catie is a trusted independent advisor who works with businesses and other organisations to strengthen business respect for human rights and support a just transition to a sustainable world. She will be joining the UN Global Compact Network Australia as Senior Manager, Business and Human Rights, in early 2025.
For the past 16 years, Catie has been immersed in the business and human rights field in Australia and at a global level. Catie brings extensive experience leading programs and initiatives that support peer learning to strengthen business practices and approaches, collaboration to address complex challenges and leadership to help shape key legal and policy developments.
Catie is admitted to legal practice in Australia and holds a Master of Laws and a Postgraduate Certificate in Poverty Reduction: Policy and Practice. She is currently based in London and looks forward to returning to Naarm/Melbourne in the new year.
Julia Bourke
Senior COORDINATOR
Julia has a background in International Relations as well as International Development. She has a passion for service and improving the lives of others and is pursuing a career in the spheres of development and sustainability.
Before joining the team as Programmes Coordinator, Julia completed an internship at the UN Global Compact Network Australia as part of the Environment and Climate Change team. She has completed a Bachelor of Global Studies and Master of International Development Practice at Monash University.
Outside of work, Julia enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Featured:
- Co-author, Business integration of Human Rights Due Diligence in Australia: Modern Slavery and Beyond (August 2023), UN Global Compact Network Australia and Pillar Two
- Co-author, The sustainable supply chain ambition: Driving sustainability impact through supply chain action (August 2023), UN Global Compact Network Australia and EY Australia
- Co-author, Modern Slavery Risk Management, A playbook for Australian SMEs to identify, manage and mitigate modern slavery risks (June 2023), UN Global Compact Network Australia
- Contributer, Modern Slavery within Maritime Shipping Supply Chains (December 2022), UN Global Compact Network Australia and Maritime Union of Australia
Lara Taylor
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Lara is the Program Coordinator with a background in Risk and Compliance specialising in ethical sourcing and sustainability in the retail sector. She holds a Bachelor of International Studies (Development) and a Masters of Regulation and Compliance focused on ESG regulation. Lara’s passion lies in corporate development practice, where she strives to align businesses with ethical and sustainable principles. With a background in the corporate sector, Lara has a deep understanding of the challenges and benefits of human rights and sustainability development for corporations.
Outside of work, Lara loves playing soccer, reading, and watching live music.
Farah Dirgantoro
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Farah holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Sustainability and a Bachelor of Global Studies with further specialisation in International Studies from Monash University.
Through her passion for social justice and climate action, she has experience in climate-related projects and programming – including decarbonisation, Just Transition, and circularity strategies. Farah has also furthered her work in these fields through her experiences with overseas sustainable development and environmental justice programs, in both China and Borneo.
Farah also speaks Indonesian and Korean. She enjoys travelling and connecting with others. In her free time, Farah can be found running or spending time with friends and family.
Chloe Luu
MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Chloe is a marketing professional with a Master of Marketing and Brand Management from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. With six years of experience in the food service industry, she has proven expertise in managing events, marketing, establishing strategic national partnerships, and executing communication campaigns to enhance brand perception.
While in Paris, she actively promoted food sustainability projects, along with inclusion and diversity campaigns. Now based in Melbourne, Chloe is Marketing and Events Coordinator at the UNGCNA and also Co-president of the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) Victoria – Young Professionals, which aims to create a platform for young professionals to connect and advance the UN SDGs.
Chloe is fluent in French, English, and Vietnamese. She is committed to continuous learning and acquiring new skills. In her free time, she indulges in pottery, which showcases her creativity and individuality.
Neha Nithin
DATA coordinator
Neha moved to Melbourne in 2023 and is currently pursuing a Master of International Business at the University of Melbourne. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Christ University, Bangalore.
Prior to commencing her postgraduate studies, Neha worked in a global audit firm, playing a significant role in both auditing and client engagement planning and coordination.
Neha harbours a strong passion for environmental sustainability and the challenges of climate change, actively pursuing opportunities to broaden her insight and capabilities in addressing these critical issues.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading mystery thrillers and exploring Melbourne.