Tom Snow

Background

About Tom Snow

Tom Snow has invested over A$100 million into Australian medical research over the last 3 years as Chair of the charity Snow Medical Research Foundation. He is also Founder and Chair of Equality Australia, which protects the rights of LGBTIQ Australians. In addition, he a director of Canberra Airport and is the longest-serving director of Rhodes Scholarships in Australia. Tom was a founder and Co-Chair of the Equality Campaign, which led and won the successful YES marriage equality postal plebiscite. He personally led the creation of the Equality Campaign and led the fundraising and political advocacy efforts. He is a founder of Whitehelm Capital, which has assets of over $4.5 billion under management and $15 billion under advice, and he led the sustainability efforts in its portfolio, including the sale of its coal generating assets, and acquisition and development of its wind generating assets. As a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he has had roles including director of Perth Airport, Canberra Airport, Bankstown Airport, Port of Adelaide / Flinders Ports, Etihad Stadium, Peninsula Link, International Parking Group and Whitehelm Capital. Tom has served as Chair of the Canberra Convention Bureau, director on the Australian Science Festival and he has been a major supporter of the marriage equality movement. He is a Rhodes Scholar and is a proud father of three kids with his partner Doug Pengilly.