Alan Burrell (Managing Director of Mercy Ships Australia) BSc, MBA

Alan Burrell is Managing Director of Mercy Ships Australia and an impact-focused leader working across philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and humanitarian initiatives.

In addition to leading Mercy Ships Australia’s work in support of free surgery, training, and health-system strengthening, he is also Founder of Burrell Family Office, where he works at the intersection of purposeful capital, venture philanthropy, and long-term resilience.

His broader interests include global health, medical supply systems, cross-sector collaboration, and scalable solutions for underserved communities.