Kugan is an accomplished Executive Director - Finance with more than 25 years of executive leadership and financial management experience across the not-for-profit, payments, banking and financial services sectors.

He is passionate about supporting purpose-driven organisations that create meaningful social impact and is committed to strengthening services that ensure no person in Australia faces their darkest moments alone.

With extensive expertise in strategic finance, operational leadership and organisational transformation, Kugan brings together commercial acumen and mission-focused outcomes to support sustainable growth, service excellence and community impact.

He is highly experienced in financial controllership, strategic and operational planning, financial analysis, governance, risk management, business continuity, project management, and organisational transformation.

“Having seen the profound impact crisis support, suicide prevention, and volunteer services have on individuals and communities, I am passionate about contributing my finance and executive leadership experience to strengthen organisational sustainability, enhance volunteer and frontline support services, and help deliver meaningful outcomes for those who need support most.”