- Join the Accela Research Board — Expressions of Interest now open
- Help shape where climate meets capital through strategic governance
- Voluntary Board Position

Accela Research invites expressions of interest from suitably experienced, values-aligned professionals for appointment to its Board. We are seeking up to two volunteer Board Directors as part of our ongoing Board renewal and succession planning.

Accela Research is a leading not-for-profit, investment-grade climate transition research house for investors. We exist to shift capital and accelerate corporate decarbonisation by changing how climate transition is understood, assessed and valued. We bring the financial analyst voice to the climate transition - grounded in real companies, real disclosures and real-world constraints.

As we grow our research offering, partnerships and global impact, we are seeking Directors who bring governance capability, specialist expertise, strategic judgement and a commitment to helping integrate climate transition into investor-company engagement and financial decision-making.

The Chance

As a Board Director, you will provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight to ensure Accela Research delivers on its mission to integrate climate transition into investor-company engagement and financial decision-making, meets its legal obligations and operates sustainably.

You will contribute your expertise, networks and independent judgement to guide the organisation through its next stage of growth, supporting sound governance, financial stewardship, risk management, organisational culture and strategic alignment.

This is a volunteer position, reporting to the Chairperson of the Board.

About You

We are seeking expertise in one or more of the following areas:





- Strategy and commercial growth – a proven track record of developing strategy, commercialising and scaling a start-up or growth-stage organisation, driving sustainable growth, and strengthening organisational performance through strategic leadership and business development.
- Philanthropy and fundraising – experience in donor engagement, fundraising strategy, partnership development, and securing sustainable revenue to support purpose-driven organisations.
- In addition, specialist expertise in people, culture and safety; finance, accounting or audit; legal or regulatory compliance; marketing; climate research; investment banking; risk management; or IT, AI and cyber security would be highly regarded.

You will bring strategic thinking, sound judgement, integrity, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. You will also reflect the character of our work: independent, rigorous, purposeful and partnership-oriented.

This is a remote / hybrid appointment, with Melbourne preferred for successful candidates.

Why join Accela Research?

This is an opportunity to help shape how climate transition is understood and valued in capital markets — and to support investor action on one of the world’s most consequential economic challenges.

As a Board Director, you will support an independent, rigorous and outcome-oriented organisation at a critical growth stage. You will help guide strategy, governance and sustainability as Accela expands its investment-grade research, services and partnerships.

How to apply

Please submit a resume of no more than 2–3 pages and a short cover letter addressing your relevant experience. For a confidential discussion, please contact Renee in our People & Culture Team at [email protected]

📌 Board Director (Melbourne)
🏢 Accela Research
📍 Melbourne