Our Leadership Team

  • Luke Edwards, Fundraising and Technology Director

    Leadership

    Luke leads our devoted Fundraising and Technology department and joined Greenpeace in 2016 after stints at Amnesty International, Fairfax Media and The Guardian. He is passionate about people working together to create positive change and make a green and peaceful future.

  • David Ritter, CEO

    Leadership

    Hi, I’m David Ritter. It is my privilege to lead the team at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, where we are campaigning for a green and peaceful future for all. On this page, you can connect with me and find out about what I’m doing in my role as Chief Executive Officer. 

  • Terry O'Donnell, COO

    Leadership

    Terry joined Greenpeace in 2000 as an accountant from North Queensland. He quickly immersed himself in all aspects of the organisation and now, more than two decades on, serves as Chief Operating Officer.

  • Kate Smolski, Program Director

    Leadership

    Kate has been an environmental advocate for nearly twenty years between Australia and the United States. She has fought for the protection of nature and action on climate change as a grassroots organiser, campaigner and organisational leader. Kate is passionate about harnessing the power of people and movements to win real action on climate change.