Ben Thurlow
As the executive Head of Foundation & Hospitality at Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) and Deputy Company Secretary, I operate across executive strategy, donor engagement, and commercial partnerships – brokering multi-year commitments, developing philanthropic initiatives, and managing high-profile events that support both financial growth and community outcomes.
Prior roles include Client Partner at OnTalent (specialising in executive recruitment for the for-purpose sector), Campaign Manager for The University of Queensland’s $500M ‘Not If, When.’ campaign, and Foundation Manager at Villanova College. I’ve also developed and delivered major engagement campaigns for Harlequins Rugby Club, London Irish RFC, and the Queensland Reds.
