Giles has over 30 years of experience building and leading teams across global organisations. Giles combines corporate leadership with financial and governance expertise in the not-for-profit sector. Giles holds multiple volunteer directorships across international aid, human rights, climate action, disabilities, education, arts, and sports and serves on advisory boards for the United Nations on Climate & Health and Sustainable Finance.

In 2023, Giles was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to social welfare and the community and a Monash University Fellowship for distinguished service to business and society. He also received Oxford University’s Outstanding Alumnus Award for innovation in impact-focused business.

Giles holds academic qualifications from Oxford University, Melbourne University, Monash University, and the Financial Services Institute of Australia. He is currently completing a PhD in impact investing with a focus on affordable housing and marginalised communities.