About Serge
Serge has enjoyed a vast and varied career across the private, for-purpose, and government sectors. From humble beginnings as an Italian migrant growing up in a working class Melbourne suburb, Serge’s entrepreneurial nature drove his early success as a small business owner up until his decision to return to study and follow his passion for psychology.
Serge worked as a therapist for several years until he moved onto organisational psychology as a management consultant assisting companies with cultural change, leadership and team development. He worked with companies across various sectors including mining, banking, telcos and manufacturing, and across South East Asia, the Middle East and the Australian outback.
Having accumulated nearly 20 years experience as a CEO and non-executive director for not-for-profit and government organisations, Serge has built a reputation built on values-driven inclusive leadership, strong ethical underpinnings and a passion for diversity of all kinds.
Serge remains a registered psychologist and has an MBA qualification complemented with strong commercial experience. He is passionate about supporting people to be the best they can be and his own personal journey has developed a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
Personally, Serge enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a keen sailor, skier, and enjoys hiking and camping.
Current Positions
Chair, member of the Audit, Risk & Finance Committee: Tenants Victoria is a for-purpose specialised community legal centre work to promote and protect the rights of renters.
Non-executive Director: The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is Australia’s leading organisation committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm.
Non-executive Director: Windana provides services across Victoria for adults and young people experiencing alcohol and other drug harms, family violence, mental health challenges and social disadvantage.
Advisory Council Member: EPA helps organisations secure long-term, high-value funding through strategic planning and hands-on support.
Previous Positions
Eight years as non-executive Director, Chair Governance and Remuneration Committee, Member Audit & Risk Committee: Scope is one of the largest disability service providers supporting thousands of people with complex disabilities, operating across Victoria and NSW supporting more than 5600 people.
Six years as non-executive Director, Chair Finance & Governance Committee: FRSA is the national peak body for family and relationships services in Australia and is committed to policy engagement and representing the needs and interests of members and the families and communities they service.
Eight years as CEO: Better Place Australia is a community services organisation providing a range of mental health, family dispute resolution, financial counselling and services for older people across Victoria.
Five years as CEO: Adopting a public health approach, the VRGF was established to support people affected by gambling harm, including family and friends, with a focus on prevention, early intervention and support services.
Five years as CEO: AHRI is the national peak membership body for HR professionals and sets the professionals standards, builds capabilities and facilitates connections.