Raymond Spencer AM
Chair

Raymond Spencer returned to Australia in January 2009 following nearly 40 years of living and working in the USA, India and Europe.

His adult life and career has had three major phases:

- 20 years with ICA a global non-profit organization working in urban and village development including 7 years living and working in India. 

- 19 years in the private sector where he cofounded and led Kanbay International, Inc (KBAY) a global information technology company which was acquired by Capgemini in 2007 where Raymond was appointed CEO of Capgemini’s Financial Services Strategic Business Unit. 

- Since returning to Australia in 2009 Raymond has been engaged in a portfolio of business, non-profit, philanthropic and government endeavours focused on maximizing social impact and wellbeing. He has chaired the boards of the South Australian Economic Development Board (EDB), the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Scotch College Adelaide, the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), ZEN Energy and the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA).

Raymond is currently Chair of the boards of the Committee for Adelaide, GiveSA and Hentley Farm Winery. He is a Founding Partner of RSVP Ventures which has a portfolio of active venture capital investments in technology and craft spirits companies.

He and his wife, Tina reside in Adelaide and are involved with a number of not for profit organisations.

Kate Stock
Board member

Kate Stock is a Director of the Day Family Foundation, where she works alongside her parents and siblings to support a diverse range of small South Australian charities. Committed to encouraging more people to experience the rewards of giving, Kate played a key role in establishing 10x10 Philanthropy in Adelaide and has been involved with Young Impact100 SA since its inception. She is also a long-standing supporter of Impact100 SA and the South Australian Philanthropy Network. Well connected within South Australia’s philanthropic community, Kate is particularly passionate about involving the next generation in giving.

Kate’s interest in the not-for-profit sector began after the birth of her first child more than 18 years ago. Since then, volunteering with a variety of organisations has fostered a deep appreciation for community connection and collective action. With a professional background in organisational psychology and naturopathy, Kate is especially passionate about charities that help children and families flourish. She has volunteered with Youth Opportunities and the Raise Foundation and currently serves on the board of The Village Co.

Mark Pitcher
Board member

Mark Pitcher has 25 years CFO and CEO experience in private and public growth businesses across a range of sectors. He has co-founded 6 companies and delivered profitable exits via IPO's and several trade sales. Over the past 3 decades Mark has held over a dozen directorships including chair roles in successful private, public, listed and for-purpose organisations. He believes in the significant value of giving, and has created a giving foundation on which he presently serves as director and principal executive.

Julian Burton OAM
Board member

Julian Burton OAM is an Australian philanthropist, biotech entrepreneur and a survivor of the 2002 Bali bombings. 

After suffering third-degree burns to over 35% of his body in the Bali tragedy, Julian channelled his recovery into lifelong advocacy by founding the Julian Burton Burns Trust in 2003. As Australia's first national burns community organisation, the Burns Trust raised over $20 million for burn prevention, care, and support before closing in 2018.

Following its closure, Julian transitioned into advanced medical innovation. He partnered with leading burns surgeon Professor John Greenwood to develop a pioneering artificial skin technology that is now sold globally. Today, he continues this work as a Director of Beta Cell Technologies, an emerging biotech company focusing on cutting-edge treatments for cell therapies.

Alongside his corporate and scientific work, he co-founded the Burton Foundation, a family foundation that supports South Australian charities. His profound community impact earned him the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2006 and the title of South Australian of the Year in 2010.

Julian resides in the Adelaide Hills with his wife, Kay, and their five children.

Ana Koch
Board Member

Ana Koch is a lawyer, Notary Public, philanthropist and experienced non-executive director with a strong commitment to South Australia’s arts, cultural and not-for-profit sectors.

Ana is Chair of The Mill, a leading South Australian arts organisation, and a Director of Zoos SA. She is also a co-founder of the Ana and Christopher Koch Foundation, through which she supports arts, cultural and community initiatives, and has been actively involved in South Australia’s philanthropic community.

Her professional career spans private practice, corporate law and senior commercial roles in Australia and internationally, including with Ashurst and Yum! Brands. Ana brings to the GiveSA Board experience across governance, strategy, law, philanthropy and organisational leadership, together with a particular interest in strengthening South Australia’s culture of giving and connecting donors with organisations creating meaningful impact.