- Our Organisation
- Executive Team
Our Organisation
Executive Team
Meet the executive team, led by CEO Neil MacDonald. The team has extensive experience across multiple sectors, and together, they shape the organisation’s strategic direction.
The NAIF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is appointed by the Board for a period of up to five years. The CEO is supported by a dedicated team of experts.
Neil MacDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Neil MacDonald brings extensive leadership experience across private equity, investment banking, and government in Australia, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Neil is recognised for a thoughtful approach to navigating complex environments, building strong stakeholder relationships, and guiding business transformation. With a practical mindset and a focus on strategic thinking, analysis, and commercial negotiations, Neil aims to deliver value for shareholders.
Before joining NAIF, Neil served as Chief Financial Officer of National Intermodal Corporation Limited, Head of Corporate Finance for Klesch Group, and Head of Project Finance, Asia Pacific at J.P. Morgan.
Based in Cairns, Neil commenced the role in March 2026.
Stephen Land
Chief Investment Officer
Stephen Land is a banking and finance specialist with more than 20 years of experience, gained working both in Australia and internationally.
Stephen previously worked for major banks as an advisor and arranger to raise project and corporate financing across diverse industries and markets, as well as active portfolio and risk management.
His transaction experience covers financial advisory, structuring, and execution of project finance facilities, along with extensive business development across geographies, the development of customised structures to meet specific client needs, plus restructuring and distribution of assets.
Based in Sydney, Stephen commenced the role in May 2021.
Chris Collins
Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer
Chris is an experienced corporate and financial services leader with over 25 years of experience across global markets. He is a proven leader with strong technical skills, business acumen, and has developed and led prior solutions focused teams at Export Finance Australia, Transgrid, Westpac and White & Case with a focus on complex cross-border financings, capital raisings, ESG and corporate governance.
Chris is admitted to practice law in New South Wales (Australia) and England and Wales, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has an Executive MBA from Executive MBA from UNSW’s Graduate School of Management.
Based in Brisbane, Chris commenced the role in April 2022.
Cathie McBean
Chief Strategic Policy & Engagement Officer
Cathie is a communications and stakeholder leader with over 20 years of experience shaping reputation, engagement, and public trust across government, infrastructure, tourism, and major projects. She brings deep expertise in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, crisis and media management, and Indigenous engagement.
With experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programs in politically sensitive environments. She has a proven track record guiding government, industry, and communities through transformational infrastructure projects and major public events, fostering social licence, public confidence, and legacy outcomes.
Based in Darwin, Cathie commenced the role in November 2022.
Alicia Tuppack
Chief Operating Officer
Alicia Tuppack has approximately 20 years of experience in Australian Government roles, along with over a decade of executive management expertise. She has successfully led high-performing teams in executing strategic policy and driving transformation within dynamic risk environments.
With experience working across multiple sectors including state and federal Government and not-for-profit; Alicia brings a breadth of skills in leadership, strategy, risk, governance, quality assurance, compliance, project and change management, finance and IT.
Based in Cairns, Alicia commenced the role in September 2023.
Raveen Sritharan
Chief Risk Officer
Raveen Sritharan is a senior risk professional with more than 20 years of experience across credit, enterprise, ESG and reputational risk management.
He has extensive expertise in complex credit structuring, portfolio management, risk strategy and governance, with a career spanning both financial and non-financial risk disciplines. Raveen has held senior roles with major international and domestic banks in Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong.
His global perspective and technical knowledge strengthen NAIF’s capability in supporting sound investment decisions and prudent risk management.
Based in Sydney, Raveen commenced the role in September 2025.
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- About Us
- NAIF Board
- Leadership
- Executive Team
- Key Partners
- Reconciliation Action Plan
- Reconciliation Action Plan: Outcomes
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- Corporate Reports
- Freedom of Information
- Governance Policies
- Information Publication Scheme Plan
- Legal Notices
- NAIF Act and Investment Mandate
- NAIF Strategy Overview
- Net Zero Transition
- Public Interest Disclosure Statement
- Reforms
- Risk Management Framework
- Senate Opening Statements & Inquiries, and Reports
- Sustainability
- Disclosure Log relating to potential financed emissions