Professional Experience
Neil Pharaoh is a government engagement and campaigning guru with a depth of experience in social purpose, government, public policy, and advocacy. Having led corporate affairs, business development and marketing teams, he has been the driving force behind leading social policy and advocacy campaigns, as well as national and international philanthropic and development work, in child welfare, education, refugee and LGBTI issues.
A principled and ambitious leader with a passion for creating social purpose strategies that synergise and amplify business, government and community outcomes, Neil has proven success in delivering industry and country-first outcomes.
Neil’s knowledge and experience encompasses government relations; community engagement; building advocacy capability; market entry design and execution; strategy review and income generation; building sustainable and profitable operating models; business development; management systems, procedure and processes; sales, marketing and communications strategy; and stakeholder and partnership engagement.
After many years working across the not-for-profit, private and government sectors, both in Australia and internationally, Neil co-founded Tanck, a social purpose consulting firm. In a few short years, Tanck (formerly Pharaoh + Associates) has already delivered a range of highly successful government engagement, advocacy, business development and funding outcomes for a variety of clients spanning different sectors. United by shared purpose, Neil and the Tanck team are committed to building highly motivated, engaged and effective teams within social purpose organisations.
Prior to establishing Tanck, Neil worked as Director of Veracity Worldwide in Sydney, Director of Capital and Growth for the Akilah Institute for Women in New York, Director of Partnerships for the Foundation for Young Australians, and Senior Marketing and Communications Manager for the Children’s Protection Society, as well as Electronic Data Systems (a HP company) and other professional roles.