THE ROTARY FOUNDATION TEAM

 

We are thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar that promises to provide invaluable insights for Rotarians across our region into family philanthropy and intergenerational giving. This event will feature Rotarian Quinto (Quin) Scalzo AM FAICD, Founder and Executive Chairman of Scalzo Food Industries, and his daughter Cathy Scalzo, CEO of Scalzo Family Office. The Scalzo family established the Grace and Emilio Foundation, which is committed to ensuring that children and young people at risk of not meeting their full potential are given the support they need to thrive. The Foundation funds the work of numerous charities in Australia and globally.

 
Webinar Details:

  • Date: Monday, 16 March 2026
  • Time: 2PM AWST / 4.30PM ACDT / 5PM AEDT / 7PM NZT
    Please register here: ZOOM LINK 


 

 

 
Quinto (Quin) Scalzo AM FAICD, Founder of Scalzo Food Industries and Member of Rotary Club of Melbourne

Quin migrated with his family from Italy to Australia in 1955.
Quin became the founder of Scalzo Food Industries, one of Australia and New Zealand’s Top 50, privately-owned, board-run food businesses that began operations in 1977. Their capabilities in ingredient supply, as partners to retailers and manufacturing expertise have fuelled their development - as an agile, growth orientated business that focuses on innovation and adding value to drive mutually beneficial partnerships.
Scalzo Foods is located in Melbourne with a network of manufacturing capabilities, offices and warehouses across Australia and New Zealand. They have also made a large commitment to Agricultural in Australia with investments in Farms in regional Victoria and a Plant Protein facility, which has extended their capabilities in the export market.
Quin is a dedicated Rotarian and is the past President of the Rotary Club of Melbourne. He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in May 2018.
He is married to Lina and they have 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
 
 

 

 
 
 
Cathy Scalzo, CEO of Scalzo Family Office

Cathy is CEO of the Scalzo Family Office and Trustee of the Grace and Emilio Foundation. She is Chair of Australians Investing in Women, Deputy Chair of the Mornington Peninsula Foundation and on the board of the Social Impact Hub. Cathy served on the board of ygap for 6 years until 2025.  Cathy was previously General Counsel of Scalzo Foods, one of Australia’s largest privately owned food businesses,  worked as a senior associate at Allens specialising in workplace and anti-discrimination law and was a diplomat at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Join us for this fantastic opportunity to gain insights from Quin and Cathy on their interests in and passions for business, philanthropy, legacy, and structured giving. Their stories and experiences can provide inspiration to elevate your own Rotary giving.

Please share this invitation with your club members!

Whether you are a regular donor or new to philanthropy, don't miss out on the chance to learn from your peers and enhance your understanding of joys and challenges in intergenerational giving.
(The webinar will be recorded and made available on demand, too.)
 
We look forward to your participation!
 
With warm wishes,
 
The Rotary Foundation team, South Pacific & Philippines