Natalie is a highly skilled and experienced leader, with over a decade of experience delivering complex and strategic projects for government with a focus on the human services sector. She has a strong track record of success in managing teams, driving change, and implementing significant reform projects.

Prior to taking on the role of Executive Director, ICPA, Natalie ran the South Australian Department for Correctional Services’ Strategic Policy, Projects, and Partnerships Unit. She has also been responsible for successfully delivering significant operational reforms within South Australia’s prison system. Natalie has formal qualifications in project management and is an expert in program and project management methodologies.

Gustav Tallving is the Executive Director of EuroPris, the European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services, overseeing long-term planning, management, and reporting to the Board of Directors. He holds a master’s degree in Sociology and a second master’s in business administration (both from Stockholm University). 

For 17 years Gustav was working at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (SPPS). Prison officer, probation officer, staff training specialist and DG advisor are some of his previous roles. Gustav participated in the creation of a national research unit and was for several years responsible for the SPPS research programme. Later he was heading a unit for operational development, covering both prison and probation.

During a two-year secondment at EuroPris, Gustav developed member communications and content for EuroPris activities. At that time, he was equally involved as an expert in the SPPS unit for international affairs, supporting the agenda for international cooperation, UN missions and international aid projects.