Marcus Watson

Marcus Watson

Social Change Fellowship 2025
N/A
New South Wales

Focus are

An inclusive country

About me

I am the CEO of BackTrack, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering vulnerable young people and breaking the cycle of disadvantage. With a diverse background spanning the engineering, construction, and community sectors, I bring a wealth of experience as a senior leader in youth training initiatives, employment, and social entrepreneurship. I am proud to have spearheaded the BackTrack Network, scaling the impact of BackTrack's life-changing work, and to have established the social enterprise BackTrack Works, which provides a holistic approach to training and employment opportunities for BackTrack’s young people.
"This Fellowship feels like embarking on a road trip at just the right time in my leadership journey. It’s a chance to continue my journey, connect with experts, learn from those deep in the work, and have those crucial conversations that spark innovative solutions."

My passions

  • Social Enterprise
  • Building Networks
  • Employment Pathways
  • Alternative models for Education
  • Vocational Training