Jane Aslanidis GAICD is an award-winning global executive with a career spanning 10+ years in Australia and overseas (UK, Europe, US). She was listed in Australia’s Young Women to Watch in International Affairs 2022 and UNSW Business School’s Alumni Hall of Fame 2022.

Jane commenced her career at PwC in Sydney. Subsequently, she oversaw global programs as senior manager at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in London and delivered public private investment initiatives with UN agencies in Rome and New York.

Jane has been recognised for her notable work with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2020, World Food Programme, and as co-designer of The Earthshot Prize spearheaded by Prince William. She was selected from 2,700+ applicants across 140+ countries to serve as World Bank Group’s Climate Ambassador 2023.

Currently, Jane is an advisor to private and public organisations. She is also an author for leading publications, a guest lecturer at universities and a mentor to VC and accelerator-backed start-ups. She holds a Masters degree from UNSW.

  • "Recommended for her influence, contribution and advocacy for women's leadership. Jane is one of these rising stars - the next generation of female leaders in Australia."

    Australian Trade and Development Organisation

  • "Jane chaired the United Nations Women meeting with excellence, authority and grace."

    United Nations

  • "Jane, it has been absolutely fantastic working with you, and we’ve benefited hugely from your expertise and guidance."

    Global Foundation

  • "Jane’s strategic guidance was invaluable and we’re lucky to have this young Australian working on the big issues at a global level."

    Australian Foundation

  • "Jane has consistently been proactive, innovative and creative. During the Food Systems working retreat, Jane took an active role as co-facilitator, where she used her experience and character to guide the workshop and created a safe and positive space for all involved."

    United Nations World Food Programme

  • "Jane and her team did an amazing job helping the firm structure responses to clients. This enables us to dive deeper into clients needs and explore better, faster and cheaper solutions."

    Professional Services Company

AWARDS & HONOURS

  • United States Studies Centre supported by US State Department, Women in the Alliance Network 2023-24

  • UNSW Business School, Alumni Hall of Fame 2022

  • United States - Australia Alliance, Next Generation Leader 2022

  • Young Australians in International Affairs patron Governor-General of Australia, Young Woman to Watch in International Affairs 2022

  • Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women UK Delegate 2021

  • European Union - Australia Leadership Forum, Emerging Leader 2018

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE

  • World Bank Group Climate Ambassador, Sydney 2023

  • UN Country Lead, New York 2022

  • BCG Senior Manager, London 2019-21

  • WFP International Consultant, Rome 2018-19

  • UNSW President, Sydney 2016-17

  • PwC Senior Associate, Sydney 2010-16

PORTFOLIO

ADVISOR

Generated and delivered strategic advisory work for 30+ clients including:

  • Australian Government

  • Australian Trade and Development Organisation

  • Environmental Music Prize

  • Financial Services Companies

  • Google

  • Investors and Venture Capital

  • Nestlé

  • Professional Services Companies

  • Real Estate Companies

  • Sustainability Foundations

  • The Royal Foundation

AUTHOR

LECTURER

Guest lecturer and facilitator at universities in Australia and the UK:

  • London School of Economics and Political Science

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of New South Wales

  • University of Technology Sydney

MENTOR

Supported innovators solving sustainability problems: