Ros Abercrombie / Executive Director

Ros has a strong background in leadership in the not-for-profit and for-purpose sector and brings a dynamic and strategic approach to operational management and advocacy.

A collaborative thinker blending practical and academic experience, Ros is committed to fostering equity and inclusion, specifically improving access, participation and success in regional and remote areas.

A signature of her approach is cross-industry stakeholder engagement, championing ethical workplace culture and institutional innovation. Ros is committed to reciprocity and new organisational models and implements a broad, consultative approach to all aspects of her practice.

Ros is the Executive Director (CEO) of Regional Arts Australia (RAA) and is actively engaged in national policy, holding advisory roles with the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group, the National Alliance for Regionalisation and Community Council for Australia’s COP31 Collaboration Group. As a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Ros is committed to best practice in governance, strategy, risk and financial stewardship.