Liam Harte is a purpose-driven leader with extensive experience across the not-for-profit, government, academic and corporate sectors. A proud Freshwater Saltwater man from the Dunghutti Nation on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Liam works at the intersection of people, policy and systems - shaping strategies that deliver measurable social and economic impact. His practice centres on social equity, inclusion and sustainability, helping organisations design frameworks and partnerships that create long-term value with communities.

Liam has led significant work across the renewable energy, infrastructure and health sectors, guiding projects that strengthen social outcomes and embed equity throughout delivery. He has worked on workforce design, governance reform and partnership models that connect communities, industry and government. Drawing on his experience in education and systems design, Liam has developed scalable tools and programs that enable organisations to learn, adapt and lead with confidence in complex environments.

As a Founder and Director of Tika EQ, Liam brings strategic clarity, empathy and structure to complex environments. His work focuses on creating systems that are transparent, accountable and designed for shared benefit. Through his leadership, Tika EQ continues to bridge the gap between vision and action, building pathways that foster collaboration, equity and enduring change.

Appointments

Board of Directors – South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)

Board of Directors – Board of Directors, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. (NSWICC)

Luke is a trusted strategist in social equity, working across Australasia and North America to reshape policy and practice. With deep expertise in supplier diversity and economic inclusion, he has advised all levels of government and major corporate partners, bringing equity to the centre of procurement, investment, and development decisions.

Over two decades, Luke has spearheaded numerous impact ventures and led transformational change within complex organisations, bridging the gap between policy intent and lived community outcomes. After several senior roles in financial services, he co-founded a global Indigenous procurement consultancy and has since worked extensively within Australia’s most remote communities to design and implement grassroots economic models that empower local enterprise.

Luke divides his time between strategic advisory, fieldwork, and as an Adjunct Lecturer in social enterprise, ethical business, and Indigenous supplier development. His background spans corporate leadership, entrepreneurial ventures, and community development, affording him a rare capacity to navigate boardrooms and communities alike with authenticity and cultural intelligence.

Proudly Takatāpui and originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Luke draws strength and purpose from his whānau's diverse background of Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Maniapoto, and European heritage.

Appointments

Member – Aboriginal Business Taskforce, NSW Premier’s Department

Adjunct Lecturer – University of Sydney Business School

Chair – LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation