Peter Bongiorni JP(Qual) MAICD is the President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. A proud Ukrainian-Australian, Peter is passionate about community-building, cultural preservation, and strong, effective advocacy for Ukrainians across Australia.
Peter has served on the Management Committee of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. (UCQ) since 2009, including six years as Treasurer, and has held the role of President since 2018. During his tenure, UCQ has experienced a period of revitalisation and strategic growth, with Peter leading major community events, securing significant grant funding, strengthening government and media engagement, and advancing long-term plans for financial and organisational sustainability.
His leadership has focused on increasing membership, deepening partnerships, and elevating the Ukrainian voice within Queensland’s multicultural landscape.
In recognition of his contributions, Peter received the Queensland Minister’s Multicultural Award in 2023 and was honoured to serve as an Australia Day Ambassador in 2025. He is also a respected community spokesperson and public speaker, representing the Ukrainian community at major civic, cultural, and industry events.
Professionally, Peter is a senior leader in Australia’s PropTech sector. With more than 14 years of experience in commercial operations, sales, and customer success across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, he is known for his strategic thinking, people-first leadership, and commitment to helping organisations grow through partnership and innovation.
Peter plays a key role in connecting local, state, and national efforts to support the Ukrainian diaspora, while fostering strong relationships across all levels of government, media, civil society, and multicultural networks.