YMCA Australia Executive and Leadership Team

Peter Schwarz, the Chief Executive Officer at YMCA Australia, directs the overarching strategic vision for youth services across Victoria. By aligning organizational goals with the mission of supporting young people, the Chief Executive Officer ensures that programs like Youth Parliament and the YMCA Bridge Project maintain high standards of community impact. Peter Schwarz manages relationships with state government partners and corporate stakeholders to secure long-term sustainability for the organization. This leadership role involves constant evaluation of service delivery models to address the evolving needs of diverse youth populations. Through rigorous oversight of the not-for-profit framework, the Chief Executive Officer promotes growth in learning and leadership initiatives. By prioritizing the expansion of Y Spaces, the Chief Executive Officer strengthens the regional presence of the organization. Ultimately, the Chief Executive Officer secures the future of these vital community services through disciplined governance and proactive engagement with the broader Australian social sector.

Naomi Edwards, the PA To Chief Executive Officer at YMCA Australia, coordinates the complex administrative requirements of the executive office. By managing high-level scheduling and communication flows, the PA To Chief Executive Officer enables the leadership team to focus on strategic youth development initiatives. Naomi Edwards facilitates essential interactions between the executive office and external stakeholders, including government bodies and community partners. This role involves organizing board meetings and tracking progress on key organizational objectives related to the YMCA Bridge Project and other youth training programs. By maintaining efficient operational workflows, the PA To Chief Executive Officer supports the seamless execution of organizational goals across Victoria. The PA To Chief Executive Officer ensures that all administrative processes align with the mission of providing high-quality support to young people. Through meticulous attention to detail, the PA To Chief Executive Officer optimizes the productivity of the executive leadership team.

Peter Cargin, the Group Chief Financial Officer at YMCA Australia, manages the fiscal health and resource allocation for all youth service operations. By overseeing financial planning and reporting, the Group Chief Financial Officer ensures that funding for programs like YMCA Rebuild is utilized effectively to support young offenders. Peter Cargin directs the budgeting process to maintain the financial stability of the organization while pursuing growth in learning and leadership initiatives. This leadership role involves monitoring revenue streams from government grants and corporate partnerships to ensure alignment with the long-term mission. By implementing rigorous financial controls, the Group Chief Financial Officer mitigates risk and promotes transparency across all regional activities. Peter Cargin collaborates with the executive team to evaluate the economic viability of new community projects. Through disciplined financial stewardship, the Group Chief Financial Officer secures the resources necessary to sustain the vital work performed by the organization throughout Victoria.

Shane Riddel, the Chief Information Officer at YMCA Australia, architects the digital infrastructure necessary to support youth services and community engagement platforms. By implementing secure data management systems, the Chief Information Officer ensures that information regarding youth training and the YMCA Rebuild program remains protected and accessible. Shane Riddel oversees the integration of technology across all Y Spaces, enhancing the ability of the organization to connect with young people throughout Victoria. This leadership role involves modernizing digital tools to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. By aligning technical capabilities with the broader mission of the organization, the Chief Information Officer drives innovation in how programs reach diverse youth populations. Shane Riddel manages the cybersecurity posture of the organization to maintain trust with government and business partners. Through strategic investment in scalable technology, the Chief Information Officer supports the long-term digital transformation of the entire service network.

Jay Holl, the Chief Marketing Officer at YMCA Australia, designs the communication strategies that amplify the impact of youth services and community programs. By promoting initiatives like the Youth Press Gallery and Student Leadership Days, the Chief Marketing Officer increases public awareness and engagement across Victoria. Jay Holl manages brand positioning to ensure that the organization remains a trusted partner for businesses and local governments. This leadership role involves crafting narratives that highlight the success of the YMCA Bridge Project and other employment-focused programs. By utilizing data-driven marketing campaigns, the Chief Marketing Officer expands the reach of the organization to underserved youth populations. Jay Holl collaborates with other C-suite leaders to align promotional efforts with the core mission of fostering potential in young people. Through strategic outreach, the Chief Marketing Officer drives community participation and strengthens the overall market presence of the organization within the Australian not-for-profit sector.

Greg Jennings, the Chief Operations Officer at YMCA Australia, executes the daily operational functions required to deliver youth services across the region. By supervising the logistics of Y Spaces and training programs, the Chief Operations Officer ensures that all service delivery meets the high standards expected by the community. Greg Jennings manages the internal processes that support the YMCA Bridge Project, focusing on the efficient coordination of education and employment services for young people. This leadership role involves optimizing operational workflows to improve the quality of interactions with youth populations. By aligning field operations with the strategic goals set by the executive team, the Chief Operations Officer drives consistency in service quality throughout Victoria. Greg Jennings monitors performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in program delivery. Through proactive management of operational resources, the Chief Operations Officer ensures that the organization remains responsive to the needs of the community.