Executive Manager for Workplace Giving and Indigenous Affairs
Commonwealth Bank

CommBank’s corporate responsibility plan, Opportunity Initiatives, drives positive change through education, community and good business practice. A key commitment within the plan is to support employees to contribute their money, time and skills to local communities. Through their employee charity, CommBank Foundation, over 13,000 employees regularly donate to their employee giving program, Community Grants. From 2017-2020, Community Grants will provide over $9m in grants to youth-focused charities. FY17, their Pro bono activity contributed $1.2m of in-kind support to community organisations.

Prior to her current role at Commonwealth Bank, Sharona was the General Manager, Programs and Partnerships at Reconciliation Australia.