Vic Alhadeff OAM

Appointed to the SBS Board on 30 September 2021, Vic Alhadeff OAM has extensive experience in media and multicultural affairs, having dedicated his career to building a more resilient, respectful and inclusive society. He has held a range of leadership positions in media and community organisations, including Chair of Multicultural NSW, CEO of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Editor of the Australian Jewish News, and Chief Sub-Editor of the antiapartheid Cape Times in South Africa.

From 2015-2018 Vic led a campaign which resulted in the successful passage of Section 93Z, a new provision of the NSW Crimes Act, outlawing incitement to violence on the basis of race, religion, gender or sexual identity. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by the University of Sydney in 2025, a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2024, and the NSW Premier’s Award from Premier Gladys Berejiklian in 2021 in recognition of his contribution to civil society.

Vic is also the author of two books on South African history and has run 25 marathons. He grew up in Zimbabwe to parents who were born on Rhodes Island, Greece.

Vic is the Chair of the Community Advisory Committee, a member of the Codes Review Committee, and was a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.