Tim Middlemiss
About Tim Middlemiss
Tim Middlemiss serves as the Leader for Asia Pacific at the Obama Foundation and is a Principal Consultant at Pale Blue Advisory. He has extensive experience in communications and social impact, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including World Vision Australia and Agency | Strategic Creative.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Tim Middlemiss serves as the Leader for the Asia Pacific region at the Obama Foundation. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the foundation's mission of empowering individuals and communities across the Asia Pacific. His role involves strategic leadership and engagement with various stakeholders to advance social impact initiatives.
Previous Experience at Agency | Strategic Creative
Tim Middlemiss worked at Agency | Strategic Creative in various capacities from 2013 to 2018. He began as Partnerships Director, then transitioned to Communications & Partnerships Director from 2014 to 2016, and later served as Managing Director (Sydney) from 2016 to 2018. His tenure involved overseeing strategic communications and partnership development.
Background in Social Impact and Development
Tim has a robust background in social impact, having worked with World Vision Australia in multiple roles, including Regional Relationship Manager and Chief of Staff to the Chief Advocate. His experience spans youth engagement and global youth conferences, demonstrating his commitment to social development and community engagement.
Education and Qualifications
Tim Middlemiss holds a Master of Communications and Media from UNSW, achieved in 2010. He also studied at the University of Technology Sydney, focusing on Measuring Social Impact in 2021. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Education (Secondary: Humanities) Honours and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, completed in 2009.
Expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility
Tim possesses extensive knowledge in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His experience includes guiding organizations in integrating social impact into their operations and navigating complex social challenges across diverse environments.