The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia FECCA has announced the appointment of Prerana Mehta as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure beginning on 29 June 2026.
FECCA Chair Peter Doukas OAM said Mehta brings extensive experience across advocacy, strategic communications and senior leadership roles, making her well placed to guide the organisation’s next phase. He described her as an inclusive and values-led leader with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, public policy and organisational leadership, noting her work aligns closely with FECCA’s focus on equity, inclusion and community participation.
Mehta, a Zambian-born migrant of Indian heritage, has held senior executive positions across government, the private sector and not-for-profit organisations, working across Vietnam, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Australia. She said she was honoured to take on the role at a time when multicultural communities are navigating complex social and political conversations.
She said FECCA has an established record in advocacy and that she looks forward to working with member organisations, government and community partners to strengthen inclusion and a sense of belonging. She also pointed to the pressures facing social cohesion, including rising racism and ongoing debates around identity that, at times, exclude multicultural perspectives, adding that leadership in this space needs to be both strategic and grounded in lived experience.
The appointment follows a competitive national recruitment process that attracted a wide field of candidates from across Australia. FECCA said it looks forward to working with Mehta as it continues its advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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