Dr Lynn Arnold AO
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare SA

Dr Lynn Arnold commenced in the role of chief executive of Anglicare SA on March 10, 2008, after eleven years with World Vision International. Lynn is responsible for overseeing South Australia’s largest non-government agency involved in aged care, welfare delivery and community development. Anglicare SA, with over 1200 staff, and an annual budget of over $60 million, works in the areas of aged care, families, vulnerable people & communities, housing and economic participation.

From October 2006 Lynn had served as senior director  for World Vision International and had been World Vision’s regional vice- president for Asia and the Pacific since 2003. He served for six and a half years as chief executive officer of World Vision Australia  also served on a number of professional boards including the Australian Foreign Minister’s Aid Advisory Council, and the Australian Council for Overseas Aid (now ACFID).

Before joining World Vision in 1997, Lynn Arnold served for over two years as an executive consultant with a large Spanish media company, helping to direct investment growth. Between 1979 and 1994 he served as a member of the South Australian parliament, including more than 11 years in cabinet.  His service in government included ten years serving in a wide range of senior ministries (including education, state development and agriculture), he also served as Premier of South Australia in 1992–1993.

Lynn Arnold holds a PhD, and bachelors of arts and education from the University of Adelaide. He holds a diploma in senior company administration from the Escuela Superior de la Alta Dirección de Empresas (ESADE) in Barcelona, Spain.

In 2004, he was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his services to Australia through the South Australian parliament as premier, and internationally through development and humanitarian aid assistance. In 2001 he received the centenary medal for his services to the Australian community.

Lynn Arnold is married to Elaine and they have five children, including two sets of twins.

What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8

To contact Dr Arnold, email admin@anglicare-sa.org.au
Telephone Anglicare at 8305 9200