Karen Halligan appointed as chair of UnLtd

UnLtd, the industry’s social purpose organisation, has appointed Karen Halligan as the new chair of the UnLtd board of directors.

Halligan (pictured third from left), CEO of OzTAM, has served on the UnLtd board of directors for six years. She will commence her duties as chair from January 2025.

Together with the board and the UnLtd leadership team, she will help guide UnLtd to its next stage of growth and the launch of ‘UnLtd 2.0’.

Says Halligan: “I’m honoured to assume the role of chair at this pivotal and transformative moment in UnLtd’s journey. The next stage will see UnLtd move to a more cause-centric model, leveraging the collective power and expertise of our industry on a larger scale, to drive meaningful and lasting societal change. Creating a brighter and more equitable future for the next generation is a cause that resonates deeply with me and I’m looking forward to guiding the team and the board as we transition to UnLtd 2.0.”

Halligan continued to thank the industry for their continuous support: “UnLtd exists because of the widespread support and passion of so many individuals and organisations in the media, marketing, tech and creative industry. We are so grateful to all our partners and supporters and I’m looking forward to spending time with them as we continue our journey to even more impact.”

The previous co-chairs Adam Furness and Rebecca Darley, will step down from the board this month after over 30 years of combined service.

Both Furness and Darley have been integral to UnLtd’s growth journey, helping achieve over $380M of social impact value over the past 20 years.

Says Kerry McCabe, founder of UnLtd: “On behalf of the organisation and the industry, I would like to congratulate Karen on the chair appointment and to thank Adam and Rebecca for their tireless service, navigating UnLtd through a big couple of years. This movement does not exist without the committed volunteering of our leaders and dedicated engagement from hundreds of companies. Their combined 30+ years says everything about who they are and how a unique entity like UnLtd can thrive and give hope and belief to so many young people in need. They embody the very spirit of UnLtd.”

The 2025 UnLtd board of directors will be: Karen Halligan (chair), Kerry McCabe, Paul Sigaloff, Kristiaan Kroon, Mark Coad, Justin Graham and Professor Maree Teesson.

(Pictured L-R: Rebecca Darley, Stephen Hunt, Karen Halligan, Adam Furness)