From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Andrew MacLeod
Andrew MacLeod
Andrew MacLeod Early years and education
School Swim Team. MacLeod second from right.
MacLeod was born in Melbourne, Australia. He was ed-
CEO CfM and UN Humanitarian Expert ucated at St Michael’s Grammar School, where he was
School Captain, in Melbourne. He won colors for swim-
Born Andrew MacLeod ming, football and drama and was a member of the first
Melbourne, Australia
ever school team to compete in the Wild-treck Winter
Nationality Australia and British n Classic two day adventure race.
He volunteered early as a surf lifesaver first as a ju-
Occupation Chairman United Nations Global Compact
Principles for Social Investment, CEO nior ’nipper’ (age 6-12) and then as Junior Club Captain at
Committee For Melbourne. the Surf lifesaving club in Point Lonsdale Victoria.
He obtained Bachelor of Law and Arts degrees from
Known for Humanitarian Operations
the University of Tasmania. Whilst there MacLeod was
Awards Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal plus President of the Student Sports Council, Vice President
clasps for Balkans and Great Lakes. of the Student Union, Manager of the Student Housing
Australian Defence Medal.
Scheme and was a ’bouncer’ at the University bar.
Silver medal for humanity (Montenegro red
Cross) MacLeod went on to gain a Masters of International
Law at Southampton University, where he became the
Andrew MacLeod is the CEO of the Committee for Mel- top debater in Britain for that year. Later he was part of
bourne, Foundation Chair of the United Nations Global Melbourne University’s Asia Pacific Centre for Military
Compact Principles for Social Investment and a member Law and was a Visiting Fellow at the Graduate Institute
of the United Nations Expert Group on Responsible Busi- of International Studies in Geneva. MacLeod also holds a
ness and Investment in High-Risk Areas. He is a patron graduate Diploma in International Law from the Univer-
of Swags for the Homeless and is an Ambassador for the sity of Melbourne.
Victorian Youth Mentoring Alliance.
An author of two fiction novels and a contributing au- Career
thor to non-fiction, he is a valued speaker and motivator.
Previously MacLeod was a senior international hu-
Military
manitarian official, emergency management specialist
and post disaster recovery expert, who most notably MacLeod was commissioned in 1991 as an officer with
served as Chief of Operations in the United Nations Emer- the Australian Army. MacLeod and colleagues where part
gency Coordination Centre in the International response of an experimental model of Officer Training called "the
to the 2005 Kashmir earthquake (2005 Kashmir earth- Brighton model" that combined both university studies
quake). and military training through the Australian Army Re-
serve. This experiment went on to create the now de-
funct "Ready Reserve" scheme.
During his military service MacLeod served attach-
ments with the British Army’s Royal Green Jackets and
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International Humanitarian Expert
International Red Cross
MacLeod training Rwandan NCOs in Laws of Armed Conflict
before the Invasion into DRC.
After working on a number of high profile legal cases
in Australia MacLeod joined the International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was given responsibility for
negotiating security and access guarantees in the former
Yugoslavia during the Yugoslav wars. It was for this de-
MacLeod on duty with the 4th Battalion Royal Green jackets in ployment that MacLeod was awarded his first Humani-
the UK. tarian Overseas Service Medal.
In 1996-1997 MacLeod created a joint program with
was awarded the Australian Defence Medal. He remains the International Lifesaving Federation, The Belgrade
on the ’Inactive Reserve’ list. Centre for the Prevention of Drowning and the Yugoslav
Red Cross to establish Serbia and Montenegro’s first ever
International Maritime Law water rescue program (now Montenegro).[4] This pro-
gram was based on the model of Surf Life Saving Australia
Admission and still is in existence today.[5] For this work the Mon-
After graduation from university in 1992 MacLeod was tenegro red Cross awarded MacLeod the Silver Medal for
admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of Victoria humanity.
(1994), Supreme Court of New South Wales(1994) the Following Yugoslavia, MacLeod was sent, in 1998, to
High Court of Australia(1994), and in England and Wales Rwanda to work in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan
(1995). During this time he worked for law firms such as Genocide and ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Repub-
Withnell and Co in Australia, Watson Farley and Williams lic of the Congo. He negotiated and implemented Law
in the United Kingdom and Norton Rose in the UK and of Armed Conflict training programs within the military
Greece. factions of those conflicts, which contributed to im-
proved access for aid workers.
Notable cases Together with the then Military Prosecutor General,
His work included assisting Rod Withnell in acting for Lt Col Andrew Rwigamba, MacLeod wrote and imple-
passengers who survived the sinking of the MS Mikhail mented the first Army wide code of discipline that help
Lermontov which resulted in a lengthy legal judge- start the process of professionalisation in the post-geno-
ment.[1] cide Rwandan military.
The arrest of the vessel Rokko San[2] was a case that
highlighted the shameful state of many merchant ves- International Commission of Jurists
sels[3] that often left crew in enormous danger or strand- Under the auspices of the International Commission
ed with their vessel arrested. MacLeod, with the team of Jurists he monitored the 1999 independence referen-
from Watson Farley and Williams was able to have the dum in East Timor, evacuated several pro-independence
crew returned home, the ship decommissioned and leaders in the violent aftermath, the 2001 parliamentary
scrapped. elections in Sri Lanka and conducted a scrutineer school
for local party officials in the lead up to the 2002 Presi-
dential election in East Timor.
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ing Council in the Philippines with similar work through
2008.
MacLeod was part of the United Nations Development
Program expert group that helped formulate new post
disaster recovery rules and guidelines.
MacLeod remains on the United Nations Roster of de-
ployable post disaster recovery experts and disaster re-
sponse coordination experts through the United Nations
UNDAC system.
Victorian Bush Fires Recovery
When bush fires struck central Victoria in 2009, MacLeod
wrote early advice to the government of Victoria,and to
local Federal MPs on how to set up the post disaster man-
MacLeod With Bill Clinton in East Timor at the handover from agement for rebuilding and reconstruction. His advice on
the United Nations to the first free Timor government. permanent recovery mechanisms have now been incor-
porated into governemtn recommendations.
United Nations Expert
Business
Committee for Melbourne
MacLeod during aid delivery in remote Pakistan.
MacLeod Speaking at the Committee for Melbourne 25th An-
In 2003 MacLeod he worked with the High Commis- niversary dinner.
sioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in reviewing and updating
UNHCRs Early Warning and Emergency Preparedness In 2010 MacLeod was appointed CEO of the Commit-
procedures and worked on UN system wide improve- tee For Melbourne[8] taking over from Sally Capp. The
ments through the Inter-Agency Standing Committee. Committee, founded in 1985, is an independent member
Following the Pakistan earthquake, one of the most network of Melbourne leaders working together to en-
difficult natural disaster response conducted by the Unit- sure Melbourne’s liveability and economic prosperity.[9]
ed Nations in recent years,[6] MacLeod worked as Chief The Committee for Melbourne had previously been re-
of Operations of the United Nations Emergency Coordi- sponsible for the Docklands, Victoria project, City Circle
nation Center which coordinated the delivery of aid and Tram and many other projects aimed at enhancing Mel-
relief. bourne liveability.
MacLeod, together with Maj-Gen Nadeem Ahmad
modified an experimental model of coordination for the Responsible Investment
earthquake response known as "Cluster Approach", MacLeod remains an unpaid advisor to Responsible In-
based on a series of recommendations made during a full vestment[10] which is an independent consultancy that
review of humanitarian operation conducted through specialises in assisting investment institutions to create
2005. Whilst it was then a new and untried method, the and implement responsible investment practices.
"Cluster Approach" is now used as a model for global dis- Previously with RI MacLeod had advised BHP Billiton
aster management.[7] and other companies on how to more effectively use
This model has now been applied to other countries, their Corporate Social responsibility spending to assist
with MacLeod assisting the National Disaster Coordinat- with bringing under developed economies out of pover-
ty.
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Social Investment Sport
In 2010 the United Nations Global Compact created the
Principles for Social Investment to encourage the further He was an active sportsman having won the Silver Medal
expansion of the private sector’s involvement in social for the 200m Butterfly at the World Masters Games in
investment. MacLeod is the foundation chair of the prin- 2002 and spent many years as a volunteer Surf lifesaver
ciples for Social Investment Secretariat, based in Mel- at Point Lonsdale in Victoria winning medals as part of
bourne Australia. Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club’s R&R Team in the
early 1980s.
Boards, Advisory Panels and Professional
Bodies Prize Winning Photographer
MacLeod sits on the Boards of:
• The Committee for Melbourne [11],
• The United Nations Global Compact Principles for
Social Investment,
• La trobe University External Sustainability Board,
• United Nations Global Compact Cities Programme
Advisory Council,
• The Australian Davos Connection Future Summit
Advisory Board,and
• People.Productivity.Planet Advisory Board [12].
MacLeod formerly sat on the Boards of:
• The Mandala Foundation [13],
• The Office of Knowledge Capital [14],
• The United Nations Global Compact Network
Australia [15],
• The Building Melbourne Interim Board
• Australians for Just Refugee Programs (1999–2002)
• The Australian Republican Movement (1999–2002)
MacLeod is a member of the Australian Institute of Com- MacLeod’s Asian Geographic prize winner taken in Bicol,
pany Directors a former Member of the Law Institute of Philippines.
Victoria, The Law Society (England and Wales) and the
Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand. MacLeod is a keen amateur photographer and has won
Additionally, MacLeod is a patron of Swags for the several international competitions including a gold
Homeless and is an Ambassador for the Victorian Youth medal with underwaterphotography.com [17] for his im-
Mentoring Alliance [16] age in Antarctica in 2006.
Andrew is also a life member of Antarctic Circle Expe- • Winning Shot from Antarctica
ditioners and the Society of Antarctic Divers. Sample of other prize winning shots
• Asian Geographic contest
Australian Politics • DEEP Indonesia contest
• Other underwater shots
MacLeod was the Australian Labor Party candidate for MacLeod has published several coffee table photograph
the Australian House of Representatives seat of McEwen books from places like the Antarctic, Burma, Philippines
for the 2001 National Election. MacLeod first joined the and others on his photographic website.
Australian Labor Party as a student in the late 1980s and
had many active party roles chairing various branches
and policy committees over the years.In 1992 MacLeod Author
stood for the Tasmanian seat of Franklin where he re- MacLeod is a contributing author to "The Pulse of Hu-
ceived the lowest vote of all Labor candidates. At the 2001 manitarian Action" ISBN 978-0823227167.
election MacLeod achieved a swing nearly 2% better than He is the author of the fictional piece "Doing Good
the ALP national swing, making him the best performed by Mistake - a humouros look at NGOs in disaster" ISBN
candidate in that seat at any election from 1998-2007.[11] 978-1463600273.
Following the 2001 Federal Election failure MacLeod
worked as a electoral officer for the Victorian Deputy
Premier John Thwaites[12] before undertaking the major-
ity of his United Nations work.
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Non Fiction • Protection must be colour blind: Issues on the
Australian Aboriginal Children - The Melbourne Age.
The Pulse of Humanitarian Action: Synopsis • With proper planning we’ll bounce back. Bushfire
Understanding the complex nature of international hu- Reconstruction. The Melbourne Age.
manitarian action-particularly following natural disas- • Non-Interfering Coordination: The Key to Pakistan’s
ters or armed conflicts-has been the mission of this Successful Relief Effort (with Lt Gen Nadeem) in The
unique series. This book explores the cutting-edge con- Liaison Volume IV Issue 1, Centre for Excellence in
cerns that will affect how assistance is offered in the fu- Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.
ture. • The Pakistan Earthquake (with Lt Gen Nadeem) in
Featuring twelve original essays by leading practi- Cahill (ed) The Pulse of Humanitarian Assistance,
tioners, policymakers, and scholars, the book is a state of Fordham University Press.
the field report on problems, threats, and opportunities • The UN System Explained, in The Humanitarian
facing relief efforts in today’s world. Journal, Australian Aid International
The issues include military and civilian cooperation • Why Aid Workers Are in the Crosshairs. The
in large-scale disasters, with special attention to the Melbourne Age.
growth of private armies. How traditional nongovern- • Iraq - The West’s Moral Dilemma. The Melbourne
mental organizations and faith-based agencies adapt to Age.
newchallenges is also explored. Ways to strengthen secu- • A Challenging Time for Labor Too. The Melbourne
rity for humanitarian workers, refugees, and internally Age.
displaced persons and those in transition after wars are • The International Criminal Court Will Strengthen
also considered. Bringing together diplomatic, military, Australia’s Global Standing. Australian Financial
medical, legal, political, religious, and ethical perspec- Review.
tives from experiences in Darfur, West Africa, Iraq, Pakis-
tan, and other areas, the essays offer an authoritative in- Awards and recognition
ventory of where humanitarian relief has been, and how
it must change to save lives and communities in peril.
Fiction
Doing Good By Mistake: Synopsis
Doing Good by Mistake is a novelette that takes a humor-
ous side swipe at the aid world.
One man struggles against the in-built corruption of
the aid ’system’.
Whilst his personal struggle was lost, he put in place
a series of events that caused an unexpected gain.
Norman swayed as he stared out the window. He
looked down the five floors to the car park below. ‘The MacLeod (left) with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd after the ADC
Fat Man’ was struggling to pull himself from the new award ceremony.
Mercedes and would undoubtedly heave his huge frame
up the stairs to Norman’s office. MacLeod was awarded:
“Christ the man is fat” thought Norman. He took one • The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal for his
last pull from the bottle of Jack Daniel’s in preparation actions in the Balkans (1996–97),
for the torment that was fated to follow. Norman often • The Silver Medal for Humanity in Montenegro (1997)
wondered how a man could get so fat, and drive a • Awarded The HOSM a second time for his actions in
Mercedes - be driven in a Mercedes - in a country crip- Rwanda (1998–99).
pled by war and international sanctions. • Awarded by the Australian Government for his
“Another meeting with this corrupt pig,” he thought. service in East Timor in 1999.
So begins "Doing Good by Mistake" • A third nomination for the HOSM has been made for
If you ever thought donating to large charities was his actions in Pakistan (2005–06).
good, this book will make you think again. • Awarded the Australian Defence Medal for service in
the Australian Armed Forces.
Articles published • The Australian Davos Connection (ADC) leadership
award for his work in encouraging Corporate social
• Docklands is different, but that’s no reason to write
it off. The Melbourne Age.
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Business positions
Preceded by CEO of the Committee For Melbourne Incumbent
Sally Capp 2009–present
responsibility engagement in emergency assistance [7] [6]
settings in 2008. [8] [7]
[9] [8]
[10] http://www.responsibleinvestment.com.au/
Sources [11]
[12]
[9]
[10]
• United Nations Development Program Pakistan
• Centre for Excellence in Disaster Management
• The aftermath of the Earthquake - IRIN news site
External links
• The aftermath of the Earthquake, moving to • Andrew MacLeod - Photography site
recovery - IRIN news site • United Nations - Official site
• Cambridge University Field Trip • Cluster Approach - Official UN site
• Australian government Awards site • The Liaison - Non-Interfering Coordination
• Relief web report • The aftermath of the Earthquake - IRIN news site
• archive of MacLeod’s 2001 election site Australian • Responsible Investment home page Responsible
National Library site Pandora Investment
• University of Tasmania • The aftermath of the Earthquake, moving to
• The University of Melbourne recovery - IRIN news site
• United Nations/Government of Pakistan Early • Public Facebook page - Facebook
Recovery Plan Persondata
• Government of Pakistan Annual review
Name Macleod, Andrew
Alternative names
References Short description
[1] The Mikhail Lermontov Date of birth 1966
[2] [1]
[3] [2] Place of birth Melbourne, Australia
[4] [3] Date of death
[5] [4] Place of death
[6] [5] Reliefweb.com, 17 November 2005, retrieved 23
February 2006
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