Ben Hawthorn

GAICD, B.Sc (Double Major), Post Graduate DipEd

Committee

Audit Committee

Appointed January 2025

"The future of community services needs to change so that people can live their best lives. I'm deeply passionate about this, and I'm thrilled to be part of the Chorus journey, paving the way toward that future, from community services to community connector, unlocking local resources and building real relationships to create thriving communities."

Ben looks forward to contributing his expertise and experience in scaling impact, social entrepreneurship, digital innovation, impact investment & measurement, community development & partnerships, as Chorus navigates the journey from service provider to a community connector.

Ben was previously an Executive Manager at Ruah, a Non-Executive Board Director at Shelter WA and WA Blue Sky, and the CEO and Founder of the social enterprise, Suitsme, an app based mental health NDIS service. Ben brings diverse skills having worked internationally and locally across various industry sectors, including community services, health, education, engineering and renewable energy. He has a proven track record in delivering high quality results and successfully leading major organisational change strategies. Outside of working hours he’s involved in creative pursuits such as co-producing a narrative podcast with ABC RN and publishing articles on social media platforms such as So Perth.

Current Appointments:

  • Chief Commercial Officer, Humdrum
  • Director, Rumina Maternity