Playgroup Victoria Welcomes New Interim CEO - Zac Hatzantonis

"Zac brings a depth of experience across the early childhood sector, strategic and analytical capability, government and stakeholder relationships. Zac has extensive experience working with organisations to understand complex issues, identify risks and plan practical future directions. We are excited by Zac’s appointment as we head towards the end of 2026 and into 2027."- The Playgroup Victoria Board.

Zac Hatzantonis brings more than 25 years of experience in public policy and national reform. She combines deep early childhood sector expertise, strong strategic and analytical capability and longstanding government and stakeholder relationships to help organisations understand complex issues, manage risk, invest strategically and set a sustainable future direction.

Before joining Playgroup Victoria, Zac was a partner and sector leader at major global professional services firms where she led national social sector practices spanning early childhood, school education, workforce and skills development, justice and human services. She has led influential program reviews and service capacity and capability building projects for federal and state governments, peak bodies and service providers. Prior to entering professional services, she spent more than a decade in senior roles at the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Treasury and Finance, delivering significant budget, financial and program reform advice across a range of portfolios.

"I am proud to be joining Playgroup Victoria to help it transition into its next chapter of serving as a critical connection and support for parents, caregivers and children." - Zac Hatzantonis

Learn  more about Playgroup Victoria here: https://www.playgroup.org.au/