Aaron McNeilly

Aaron McNeilly is a multi-faceted leader with a strong background in philanthropy, social impact, and entrepreneurship. He is currently the Managing Director (i.e. Alchemic Orchestrator) at The Alchemists Global, where he focuses on strategic philanthropic initiatives. His expertise lies in brokering cross-sector collaborations, securing funding, and coaching teams to achieve measurable social impact. He also serves as an Advisor for Strategic Projects at The Funding Network. com+1

With over 22 years of experience, Aaron has founded, scaled, and advised businesses with a focus on creating impactful solutions for global challenges. This includes his early entrepreneurial journey with retail outlets and founding RioLife, a health food company committed to the triple bottom line and donating 1% of its revenue to charity. He also co-founded CP Ventures to support innovative startups with funding and networking. clay

Aaron is deeply committed to fostering entrepreneurship and has played a significant role in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. He served as President for the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (G20 YEA) in Australia, advocating for access to smart funding and global markets for early-stage companies. He has collaborated with UN agencies on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in climate change and diversity, and has served on B20 SME Development Task Forces in various countries. clay+1

He has a strong connection to community engagement and social justice, evident in his roles with the Australian Communities Foundation, where he serves as Engagement and Advisory Lead, and as an Interim Board member for the Southside Community Foundation. As a co-founder of Amity Guild, he worked to progress conversations around Indigenous affairs, including a notable collaboration on a suit line with Indigenous artwork. org+2

Academically, Aaron combines an engineering background (Product Design Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology) with studies in finance and business management (Graduate Diploma in Finance from Griffith University and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University). This diverse educational foundation underpins his pragmatic problem-solving and systems thinking approach to social impact. com+1