Andrew Obrien

Background

About Andrew Obrien

A highly effective and innovative senior executive with broad-based expertise in operations, finance, and business development disciplines. Proven ability to analyse key business drivers and develop strategies to accelerate bottom-line growth. Not-for-profit and commercial industry knowledge, with a tenacious commitment to driving sales and growth metrics, both in government and non-government organisations. Demonstrated excellence in identifying and troubleshooting critical issues impacting operations, productivity, cost, compliance, marketing, sales, and finance. Thorough understanding of people management and development principles. With more than 20 years’ experience in the human services industry, my expertise spans across all aspects of organisational management, leadership and governance, internal and external stakeholder management as well as developing policies across a broad range of services. I have played key roles in the mental health and out-of-home care sectors, building strategic partnerships with clients, government and non-government organisations. My latest achievement is the development and implementation of the first social impact investment model for mental health in Australia that integrates psychosocial and clinical supports for people who have long periods of hospitalisation. I am a published author with publications in various state and national journals, and have co-authored a book about working with young people.