Our People

LACHLAN ANDERSON

BFin – Chair

Lachlan, a partner at a prominent financial planning firm in Melbourne, brings his extensive knowledge and experience to his role at Destiny Rescue. With a degree in finance and other specialised industry accreditations, Lachlan is well-equipped to assist in our mission. His dedication to helping people, evident in his everyday life and work, is a testament to his commitment to Destiny Rescue.

He has been in the financial services industry since 2010 and involved with Destiny Rescue since 2015. This experience and expertise provide valuable insights and input to our vision and strategies that will help us achieve our goals. After visiting some of Destiny Rescue’s projects in 2015, Lachlan strongly believes in the positive difference we are making in the lives of those who perhaps need it the most!

CHRIS LAWLEY

Director

Chris is a long-term active volunteer for Destiny Rescue. His contributions have extended in various aspects beyond his directorship, including taking advantage of opportunities to speak at fundraising events and varied frontline work overseas. Chris is also a non-executive director for DRI (Destiny Rescue International). He has held leadership roles for global organisations in the SaaS industry (Software as a Service) and brings skills to the organisation in commercial leadership and cyber security.

VENECIA PILLAY

CA (SA), ACMA, CGMA – Board Secretary

Venecia is an experienced Finance Manager with a demonstrated history of working various industries. Skilled in Income Tax, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, External Audit, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Strong finance professional with a CA (SA) and CIMA qualification focused in Accounting and Finance.

JOSH WERMUT

Director

Josh is an experienced entrepreneur and venture builder having worked with multiple businesses across the Consumer, Tech, Finance, and Health sectors. He combines a human-centric approach alongside high commercial and technology acumen, and has advised senior executives and boards at many of Australia’s ASX top 50 companies as a leader in McKinsey’s Digital & Analytics practice.

He is deeply committed to rescuing children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation, and utilising his capabilities to support Destiny Rescue in achieving this critical mission.

GREG BRADLEY

BA (IntRel), MBA – Chief Executive Officer

Greg Bradley is the CEO of Destiny Rescue Australia and brings more than two decades of experience working with organisations focused on helping children and communities flourish.

Greg first encountered the realities of child trafficking over 20 years ago while travelling and working overseas. Since joining Destiny Rescue in 2023, he has visited frontline projects and observed rescue operations across several countries, remaining deeply grounded in the organisation’s purpose to rescue children from sexual exploitation and equip them to stay free.

As CEO, Greg leads Destiny Rescue Australia in building partnerships, raising awareness, and securing critical funding to expand impact. He previously spent twelve years with World Vision Australia and seven years in the tertiary education sector, and has travelled extensively across Africa and Asia, gaining first-hand insight into international development and sustainable change.

Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations and an MBA. He lives in Australia with his wife Naomi and their four children.

GEOFF HARRISON

MBA – Chief Operations Officer

Geoff has spent the last 25 years helping guide Australians to care for the poor and marginalised in this world. He has a particular focus on women and children and helping charities grow. Prior to Destiny Rescue, Geoff ran a consultancy helping NFPs with marketing, fundraising, and capacity.

Geoff joined the Destiny Rescue team in 2018 and has had the privilege of helping grow the organisation exponentially.

Geoff holds a Masters in Business Administration and a Cert IV in Training and Assessment. Geoff is passionate about seeing the rescue of children who, through limited choices, are forced into abuse and trafficking.

VENECIA PILLAY

CA (SA), ACMA, CGMA – Chief Financial Officer

Venecia is an experienced Finance Manager with a demonstrated history of working various industries. Skilled in Income Tax, Financial Accounting, Consolidation, External Audit, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Strong finance professional with a CA (SA) and CIMA qualification focused in Accounting and Finance.

DENISE JENSEN

BCom(HR) – HR Manager

Denise is driven by a deep passion to see justice restored to the most vulnerable women and children, and to support those who have experienced exploitation. This calling has taken her around the globe, where she has spent many years on the front lines supporting women and children across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, and helping establish an anti-trafficking ministry.

With more than a decade of experience in Human Resources and leadership development, Denise has lectured, trained and mentored emerging and established leaders in team dynamics, organisational health and personal growth. She now brings together her HR expertise and global field experience to support Destiny Rescue’s staff—cultivating an encouraging, empowering environment and strengthening the organisation’s mission to pursue justice and reflect Christ’s heart toward the vulnerable.

Denise holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, and has completed further studies in Communications and Advocacy.