I am a professional, principled, enthusiastic and very well-connected strategic CEO and senior manager with more than 20 years experience in government and stakeholder relations, advocacy, media, policy research and development, program delivery and board governance. I have strong management and leadership skills with a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, successfully managing people and budgets and contributing to business and corporate planning.I pride myself on my superior communication and interpersonal skills and I have a proven ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences. My experience includes; public speaking and chairing panel sessions, providing media comment at a state, national and international level, liaising with state and federal parliamentarians and bureaucrats, engaging with members of the public of all ages and backgrounds, and delivering training to small business operators.A postgraduate MBA qualification builds on the skills and experience I have working in a range of environments, including senior positions in member based industry groups, the South Australian State Government and private enterprise, and through seven years serving as a Director on a private sector Board.