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Reconciliation Victoria appoints a new CEO!
Reconciliation Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Christoforou as Chief Executive Officer,
effective 19 October 2026.
Chris is a non-Indigenous man who comes to Reconciliation Victoria with three decades of experience working with First Peoples across education, health and community services, including as former Director of Operations at the Yoorrook Justice Commission. He brings strong peak body leadership experience to this role, most recently as CEO of the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association and previously as CEO of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria. He has served as a Board Member of the Victorian Council of Social Service since 2021 and is a current Board Member of the Australian Council of Social Service. Chris was an inaugural member of Victoria's Anti-Racism Taskforce and serves on the Winston Churchill Trust Community Services Panel for Victoria.
On behalf of the Board, I welcome Chris and look forward to his leadership as we continue to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. He is joining us at a time when major movements are occurring in the political and social landscape and strong leadership is needed.
The Board would also like to wholeheartedly thank Alistair King for his work in managing our organisation through a transitional period and positioning it to leverage the opportunities and the challenges ahead. His willingness to accept the role of Interim CEO demonstrates deep commitment to the cause of reconciliation and is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with him as he resumes his seat on our Board.
Chris has responded to his appointment as follows:
"I'm honoured to be given this opportunity to contribute to the reconciliation movement. I look forward to working with Reconciliation Victoria's staff and Board, the Cultural Council of First Peoples, members and partners and Local Reconciliation Groups. I also look forward to engaging with the hundreds of organisations across our state who share a commitment to reconciliation and the transformation of Victoria through actions that prioritise the experiences of First Peoples. The reconciliation movement remains integral to deepening shared understanding and to creating opportunities that strengthen Aboriginal self-determination and healing in our community."
Please join us in welcoming Chris to this important role.
Prof Andrew Gunstone
Co-Chair Reconciliation Victoria
effective 19 October 2026.
Chris is a non-Indigenous man who comes to Reconciliation Victoria with three decades of experience working with First Peoples across education, health and community services, including as former Director of Operations at the Yoorrook Justice Commission. He brings strong peak body leadership experience to this role, most recently as CEO of the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association and previously as CEO of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria. He has served as a Board Member of the Victorian Council of Social Service since 2021 and is a current Board Member of the Australian Council of Social Service. Chris was an inaugural member of Victoria's Anti-Racism Taskforce and serves on the Winston Churchill Trust Community Services Panel for Victoria.
On behalf of the Board, I welcome Chris and look forward to his leadership as we continue to promote deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. He is joining us at a time when major movements are occurring in the political and social landscape and strong leadership is needed.
The Board would also like to wholeheartedly thank Alistair King for his work in managing our organisation through a transitional period and positioning it to leverage the opportunities and the challenges ahead. His willingness to accept the role of Interim CEO demonstrates deep commitment to the cause of reconciliation and is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with him as he resumes his seat on our Board.
Chris has responded to his appointment as follows:
"I'm honoured to be given this opportunity to contribute to the reconciliation movement. I look forward to working with Reconciliation Victoria's staff and Board, the Cultural Council of First Peoples, members and partners and Local Reconciliation Groups. I also look forward to engaging with the hundreds of organisations across our state who share a commitment to reconciliation and the transformation of Victoria through actions that prioritise the experiences of First Peoples. The reconciliation movement remains integral to deepening shared understanding and to creating opportunities that strengthen Aboriginal self-determination and healing in our community."
Please join us in welcoming Chris to this important role.
Prof Andrew Gunstone
Co-Chair Reconciliation Victoria
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