Simone Garske is the CEO of Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation.

With expertise in major philanthropic campaign strategy and execution, and delivering impact in medical research and donor relations, Garske has been instrumental in leading RBWH Foundation through the most significant transformation in its 35-year history.

Garske is a Certified Fundraising Executive. She has served as director on the Asia-Pacific Board of the Council for Advancement & Support of Education and has a bachelor’s degree in business (communication) and a master’s degree in business administration from QUT.

Garske is inspired about truly excellent health research and advancement through partnerships and philanthropy.