Fitted for Work has named Donna de Zwart as its new CEO. She will replace inaugural CEO Jane Hunt.
Fitted for Work provides women facing disadvantage with the tools required to secure employment.
Zwart will ensure that organistaion continues to withstand the challenges that face the not-for-profit sector in terms of long-term sustainability. A highly motivated leader with over 20 years’ experience in consulting and education, she has worked with a range of VET, higher education and commercial organisations, including many of Australia’s top 100 companies.
Zwart has a proven track record of creating commercially viable organisations that provide a meaningful service to those who are experiencing disadvantage. She has held a number of executive roles which have centred on the development of innovative strategies that empower diverse groups.
Mary Crooks, Chair of Fitted for Work said, “We were keen to find someone with strong leadership skills and business experience in the social enterprise space. So we are delighted to have Donna on board. Donna’s wealth of knowledge and experience of diversity and inclusion issues place her perfectly to grow our advocacy programs, as well as extend our pre- and post-employment services.”
“I’m really excited about joining the Fitted for Work team. I hold a great admiration for the work of the organisation. Considering they receive no recurrent government funding, what they have achieved in nine years is simply extraordinary,” says Zwart.