Doug Taylor | Chief Executive Officer
The Smith Family

Doug Taylor was appointed CEO of The Smith Family in August 2021. He has built a 30-year career in the social sector with national and international experience in leading innovative social impact initiatives in partnership with the not-for-profit, government, philanthropic and corporate sectors. Prior to joining The Smith Family, Doug was the Deputy Executive Director at Uniting NSW and ACT. He has considerable experience in strategy and in managing large and complex organisations serving people experiencing disadvantage through human services, community and economic development, education, philanthropy, and social enterprise. Doug’s passion for creating positive and lasting impact is evident through his Board appointments which include Western Sydney University (for whom he is also a Community Fellow) the Wayside Chapel and Chair of the National Strategy for Volunteering Council. He is also a member of the Centre for Social Impact Advisory Board at the UNSW Business School where he is also an Adjunct Professor and facilitates the Governance for Social Impact course. He is also a member of the NFP Digital Futures Steering Committee. Previously Doug was, Chair of Warakirri College (a school for disengaged young people in Western Sydney), a Director of WorkVentures and The Australian Centre for Social Innovation. Doug has completed post graduate studies in management, attended the Stanford Executive Non-Profit Leadership Program and is a graduate of the Australian Institute for Company Directors.