Autumn 2013 - Australian Institute of Company Directors

WAdirector
Issue 44 | AUTUMN 2013
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INSIDE
Tim Costello AO
2
State Manager’s corner
3
The next step in addressing
the Asian Century
4
Essential books for directors
and board members
5
The "Big Data" debate
6
Director Profile with
Linda Wayman GAICD
7
Director Profile with
Rob Rooke FAICD
8
Speed Networking event
9
NFP Forum:13
9
Leaders' Edge Lunch
with Geoff Raby MAICD
10 Funding for growth
11 Regional – Company Directors
Course in Albany
12 Mastering the Boardroom
and the experienced director
13 Long standing members
L to R: Ken Blakers, Elaine Burgess
and Brian Hill
L to R: Stephen Buckley GAICD, Chris Huish
and Thomson Naude
WA Christmas Long Lunch
14 Conference program highlights
15 Introduction of the new
global network of directors
16 How to obtain free DPD units
16 Company Directors' webinar program
Friday 7 December 2012
State Theatre, Perth
In early December the WA Division celebrated
the end to another year with the annual
Christmas Long Lunch, held on the majestic
Heath Ledger stage within the State Theatre,
Northbridge.
Guests were treated to an afternoon of
entertainment including Australia’s Got Talent
Opera Duo “DivaLicious”, a stellar performance
by local Perth band “Proof” and a thought
provoking key-note speech by Tim Costello,
CEO of World Vision Australia.
Tim’s over arching message that we should
be mindful of the “Cost of Life” more than
the “Cost of Living” resonated strongly
with the audience.
"As a result, over $10,000 was raised
to support communities in developing
countries around the world through World
Vision’s economic development work."
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20 Diary Dates
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STATE MANAGER’S CORNER
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Suzanne Ardagh MAICD
International Division Manager
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This quarter’s WA Director is a good snapshot of just how active
your Division has been over the summer months.
We were pleased to host Dr Geoff Raby to a lunch, speaking on
China and the new leadership, which complements the article by
Tamerlaine Beasley on addressing Australia in the Asian Century.
As you’d be aware, your WA Division also covers our International
activities and this fast growing membership division reflects just
how active Australian businesses are in the region. For those
travelling in the next few months, we’ve events in Singapore,
Jakarta and Hong Kong which will be listed on the website. It’s
free for members overseas, so our WA-based members are also
complimentary and welcome to take part, just contact our office.
Our international focus intensifies with the recent appointment
of CEO, John Colvin as Chair of the Global Network of Director
Institutes and you can read more about this organisation on
page 15. Also we’ve highlighted the upcoming conference to be
held in Singapore in May this year. It’s a short hop from Perth,
so we hope to see many of you up there. We’ll host a cocktail
party for the WA delegates prior to departure, so make sure you
join us at that event. Watch out for news on the website.
In this newsletter we’re sharing some of the take-outs from
recent WA events, for those who were not able to join us. A
very successful briefing “Funding for Growth” attracted a large
audience and “Big Data” was a discussion topic between ASX
200 directors at a roundtable sponsored by the CBA last year.
A very popular event “Speed Networking” gave Boards and
aspiring directors the opportunity to get together and we know
that board roles were taken up. It’s always a great event, so if
you are looking for a board role, or are a board with succession
plans in place, do make sure you join us for that one.
We are continuing our education around DPP (Director
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catch up on what you can do, for free.
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The next step in addressing
the Asian Century
Tamerlaine Beasley
Managing Director
Beasley Intercultural
The Asian Century is here
and now. To leverage the
opportunities it presents,
Australian CEOs and their
boards need to ensure their
organisations and people are
well equipped with the right
knowledge and capabilities.
The recent government
whitepaper, “Australia in the
Asian Century”, outlined that
more language and cultural
learning will occur in Australian
schools. However this will take
years, to the extent there is a
huge gap between now and when
this generation will be in the
position to lead our companies.
“the Australian preference
for ignoring hierarchy and
being highly informal and
using ‘banter’ to develop
rapport, is something
often misunderstood in
almost all Asian contexts.”
With 40 per cent of the world’s
economic activity in Asia, now
is the time for boards to be
considering how to ensure their
organisations have the necessary
skills so they can be competitive
in the Asia Pacific region.
There isn’t time to learn by trial
and error, and the risk of taking
this approach is huge as it can
have a significant negative impact
on the bottom line.
The next step boards need
to focus on is developing Asia
capability. This means being
effective and able to achieve
results when working in Asian
regions, or with people from
Asian cultures.
Being Asia capable is more
than learning Asian languages. It
is also about building knowledge,
skills and understanding of
different Asian cultures.
Achieving Asia capability is a
four step process:
1. Awareness: Understanding
what is cultural and what isn’t.
For example, when negotiating
in China the Chinese will
sometimes say something is not
possible for cultural reasons,
implying the other party is
being racist. Without a depth of
understanding of what’s cultural
and what’s not, this claim can be
a real challenge for Australian
negotiators who may not be able
to discern whether this is merely
a negotiation strategy or a reality.
2. Perspective: This involves
learning how your (Australian)
culture influences your
perspective, behaviour and
approach to business process,
and how this may be different
to the people you are working
with. In the highly complex and
culturally diverse context of the
Asian region, it’s hard to know
all cultures in detail. What is far
easier to do, is understand the
key elements of Australian culture
which are most foreign in the
region. For example, the Australian
preference for ignoring hierarchy
and being highly informal and
using ‘banter’ to develop rapport,
is something often misunderstood
in almost all Asian contexts.
3. Knowledge: So you can
understand the local context,
how and why it is the way
it is, as well as the unique
characteristics in relation to the
capability you need. For instance
business and meeting processes,
negotiation styles and governance.
Understanding these differences
leads to less confusion, greater
accuracy in predicting timelines
for achieving outcomes and greater
focus on the areas of activity
which will have the most impact.
4. Capability: Developing
the skills to adjust, adapt and
perform with and in other
cultures. When we are capable
we get results. With greater
capability in the region, we
“With greater capability
in the region, we can
better contribute to the
regional community,
ensure our organisations
are more successful and
secure a brighter future
for our children.”
can better contribute to the
regional community, ensure our
organisations are more successful
and secure a brighter future for
our children.
There are many challenges
associated with doing business
with Asian cultures. However
there are no shortcuts and no
way to skip the first three steps
outlined above. Developing
Asia capability requires long
term investment in developing
understanding and expertise
which results in greater
capability.
The Asian Century
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The "Big Data" debate
Jordan Early
Birchman Group
Define ‘Big Data’ in 50 words….
Having difficulty? Don’t worry
you are in esteemed company.
The Economist Newspaper
reported that at a recent
Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development
conference titled “Knowledge
Based Capital” 150 delegates
were asked to raise their hands
if they had heard of ‘big data’
before. Across the room 150
hands moved skywards.
Then came the follow-up
question. Who feels confident
providing the group with an
accurate definition of ‘Big Data’?
Sheepishly, 90% of hands
slumped back to earth. It’s only
when you consider the audience
of this event that the importance
of this show of hands begins to
take shape. The OECD forum is
attended largely by government
officials responsible for determining
national strategies and policy
around how to manage Big Data.
“newly developed
technologies are
allowing organisations
and governments the
opportunity to analyse
harness an exponentially
growing pool of data,
often gathered from
external sources.”
It’s fair to say that ‘big data’
suffers an identity crisis of
sorts. The term was brought to
prominence by a Gartner analyst
in 2001 when he introduced
three 3 v’s of big data; volume,
velocity and variation. This
definition has been challenged
and evolved numerous times
since 2001, the addition of a
fourth ‘v’, vulnerability, has
even been floated. Put simply,
newly developed technologies
are allowing organisations and
governments the opportunity to
analyse harness an exponentially
Organisations are addressing the way they capture and process data
growing pool of data, often
gathered from external sources.
For mine, it’s too early to
weigh into the debate of defining
exactly what Big Data is, the
concept is still constantly evolving.
By trying to pin a definitive
description to Big Data now we
run the risk of narrowing the
scope of the concept before we
fully understand its potential.
I do however, believe Big Data
reflects a philosophical shift in the
way data is gathered, interpreted
and harnessed. The traditional
method of relying solely on lines
of internal data spat out of an
ERP system to make a decision
are long gone. Data is now too
fast and too large for typical BI
projects to keep up with.
Organisations are addressing
the way they capture data and
process it into information
in a far more contemporary
manner than ever before and the
outcomes are fascinating. Vast
rafts of information from nontraditional fields such as social
media, thought leaders, consumer
activity logs and browsing
histories are being processed to
provide a better understanding of
an organisations customer base
and society in general. Data that
was once considered trivial is
Insurance companies have
a better understanding of our
health, law enforcement agents
are entering hostile situations
with a sound understanding of
an assailant’s background and
Stanford University students
are using intuitive technology
to review thousands of pages of
government documents and blog
posts to understand how political
ideas are spread.
While these new information
sources provide a wealth of
potential customer insights it’s
important not to get carried away,
a number of age old information
management techniques still
hold true when dealing with
big data. Are you capturing
the right information, are you
organising the information in a
manner that is usable, how and
to whom are you presenting this
data to and are you able to act
on the information gathered?
“one thing is certain, Big
Data is not hype, it’s not
a buzzword, it’s already
become a part of our
everyday lives.”
It’s also worth mentioning that
Big Data solutions will not, at
least in the short term, replace
traditional data warehouses. The
challenge will be knowing what
mix for traditional data storage
and Big Data is right for your
organisation.
While a firm definition may
be some time off, one thing
is certain, Big Data is not
hype, it’s not a buzzword, it’s
already become a part of our
everyday lives. Isn’t it time your
organisation re-evaluated the way
it captures and manages data?
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Director Profile
What do you think are the
foundations of being a good
director?
LINDA
WAYMAN gaicd
General Manager
Southern Cross Austereo
Member since 2011
The art of inquiry and having
an inquiring mind are essential.
Part of that is the ability to listen
and absorb information, then
ask relevant questions. Both
being able to work in a team
but also having the courage to
ask questions, rather than just
take anything on face value, are
equally important. Accountability
is something I have always
been focussed on and so being
accountable yourself as part of a
Board but also holding others to
account is an important element
of being a director.
DIRECTORSHIPS
• Committee for Perth
PREVIOUS ROLES
• Executive Director on the
Board of Management for
Rally Australia,
• Non-Executive Director of
Football West and various
sporting advisory boards.
• Chairman of the Foundation
for the State Library of WA
“show respect for the
people with whom you
work– not just the
breakfast talent, but
everyone from the
receptionist to the on-air
talent to your executives
- and have a strong
customer service ethos.”
I think having eclectic and varied
business experience allows you
to sometimes have a different
perspective – see beyond the
obvious, perhaps. This, I would
suggest, is important to the
diversity of a Board. It also
brings a wider view as to how
the Board regards and deals
with risk. Obviously having an
understanding of financials is
important for any director for
their own sake, not just for the
sake of the company.
Integrity is critical. Table stakes,
obviously. I’d like to say a sense
of humour is also an important
foundation quality, but it’s not as
nearly as important as a sense of
responsibility, so I will opt for the
latter when it comes to the key
aspects of a good director.
Based on your experiences, what
is the best advice you can give to
aspiring directors?
I have made my decisions on
joining a board where they have
been challenges or an area I was
passionate about. For example, I
am not passionate about football
(soccer), but 10 years ago I
could see that the sport needed
a major overhaul and someone
with my experience in sports
marketing and administration
could make a contribution. It
was a challenge and ultimately
satisfying seeing the sport being
restructured and ultimately
resurrected in Australia. I am very
interested in the future of this
city, its design, its infrastructure,
its economic wellbeing, hence
why I stood for election for the
Committee for Perth. That’s the
passion side.
What is the best piece of advice
you have received over the years
and by whom?
When I started in this gig, the
then Executive Chairman and
former advertising guru, Peter
Harvie, advised me to “get close
to the talent and the clients.”
I have probably re-interpreted
that advice to mean: “show
respect for the people with
whom you work – not just the
breakfast talent, but everyone
from the receptionist to the
on-air talent to your executives
- and have a strong customer
service ethos.” That would be my
advice, anyway.
Who do you admire – either
a Director or business leader
and why?
Anyone who genuinely
demonstrates respect for the
“all my career decisions,
except one, have been
brilliant! This has been
down to my curiosity
and desire to seek out
challenges and make a
difference, rather than
intelligent well-thought
out decision-making.”
people with whom they work and
has a strong customer service
ethos. I do like a good brain too.
What has been your best career
decision?
Actually all my career decisions,
except one, have been brilliant!
This has been down to my
curiosity and desire to seek
out challenges and make a
difference, rather than intelligent
well-thought out decisionmaking.
The desire to make a difference
goes back a very long way.
When I was interviewed for a
cadetship for the West Australian
newspaper and asked why I
wanted to be a journalist, I
replied: “Because I want to save
the world.” Sadly, my 21-yearold tongue was only partially in
my cheek.
In fact, probably my best career
decision was to diversify from
a pretty successful journalism
career in Sydney into something
temporary and unknown. I was
offered the job of helping run
the America’s Cup Media Centre.
I said “yes” and gave up a role
as editor of a national yachting
magazine, in order to work in
obscurity in media liaison in a
big tin shed in Fremantle. Good
fun. Good move.
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What do you think are the
foundations of being a good
director?
ROB
ROOKE faicd
(Foundation Fellow)
Finance Company
Australia
Member since 1989
DIRECTORSHIPS
• Finance Company Australia
Pty Ltd – Managing Director
and owner
• FCA Financial Advisers Pty
Ltd – Managing Director and
part owner
• Proffessus Limited – NonExecutive Director with the
governance and compliance
portfolio.
While many outstanding
directors are self taught and
have been able to create,
grow and lead very successful
enterprises, I rank relevant
education as a key foundation,
education encourages
discipline, self motivation
and critical analysis. Other
key foundations include;
self awareness, strong
listening skills; the ability to
communicate at all levels, both
up and down the ladder; to
independently and critically
analyse information placed
before you and finally, but
certainly not least important, a
comprehensive understanding
of the business’ financials
with special emphasis on the
balance sheet, particularly the
gearing, liquidity and funding
and cash flow aspects.
Based on your experiences,
what is the best advice you can
give to aspiring directors?
Only become involved in
an entity in which you feel
you can make a genuine
contribution, the days of
passive board positions are
well past particularly with
the continuing strengthening
of legislation surrounding
compliance, governance and
personal liability. In this way
you will not only have the
opportunity to increase the
value of the entity but you
will achieve greater personal
satisfaction and recognition.
Be sure you have the time to
commit, not only to the regular
meetings, but to your personal
industry related research,
education and general
promotion of the entity.
Before you commit, spend time
understanding the existing
board structure and make sure
you are comfortable with its
aims and objectives and more
importantly, its culture.
What is the best piece of
advice you have received over
the years and by whom?
I have come across much good
advice, not one of which can
be treated in isolation. My
first employment was with my
father’s business who taught
me to work hard and deliver
the best quality outcome
possible and without exceeding
budget, since then however life
seems to have become more
complicated which leads me to
offer the following additional
advice; firstly, a young lawyer
from Parker and Parker, Dan
Blue, advised me to manage
stakeholders expectations
through fully understanding
what they expect of you and
your business and then if there
is a miss-fit resolve with it
quickly and positively.
"While many outstanding
directors are self taught
and have been able to create,
grow and lead very successful
enterprises, I rank relevant
education as a key foundation,
education encourages
discipline, self motivation
and critical analysis."
Secondly in my role as
Commercial Manager of the
Hong Kong Mass Transit
Corporation, the Project
Manager, Ludwig Tauschinger
taught me to bring potential
problems to the table early and
then be prepared to make and
effect the tough decisions.
Finally over the years several of
my mentors have given me the
same generalised advice which
is to stay focused and grow
through leveraging my personal
skills.
Who do you admire – either
Director or business leader
and why?
At the risk of generalising, I
admire all small business owneroperators for their passion,
tenacity and commitment. Also
throughout my international
experience I have had the good
fortune to have dealt with
a diverse group of business
leaders, managers and directors
at all levels, including some
internationally recognised
individuals. Each of these
people has contributed to
making me a better director and
business person.
What has been your best
career decision?
There have been several such
decisions. In 1970 I took up
a role with Rolly Tasker in
Hong Kong which resulted
in a 12 year period in Asia
in manufacturing and selling
product to North America
and Europe, this exposure
resulted in my appointment
as Commercial Manager to a
multi-national joint venture
building the Mass Transit
Railway. Secondly on return to
Australia, I changed direction
completely by starting my own
finance business; subsequently
selling that business into an
ASX listed finance company
before the GFC and then
buying it back at the onset of
the GFC.
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Speed Networking event
Wednesday 28 November 2012
Perth Concert Hall, Perth
As an emerging director,
finding a board position can
be challenging as it involves
developing connections with
relevant people and organisations.
Many directors start with boards
in the not-for-profit sector but
where and how do you begin?
In November we hosted our
third annual Speed Networking
Event which was facilitated by
Mike Horabin FAICD, Principal
of Board Advice and supported
by Volunteering WA.
More than ten boards were
represented at this event
balanced with more than 40
directors seeking board positions.
We will be hosting another
Speed Networking event later
in the year.
Speed Networking in action
For more information, please
contact Karen Spencer, Events
Executive t: 08 9320 1703.
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Dave Hewson GAICD and Sandra Lee GAICD
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NFP Forum:13
Tuesday 12 February 2013
University Club of WA
Perth was the first city to deliver
a renewed focus on the NFP
sector with the The Not-forprofit Forum:13 held in February.
A capacity audience of 230
members and guests convened
at the University Club of WA
to hear the latest updates and
challenges in this sector.
Attendees received an update
on the regulatory changes by
John Harte FAICD and heard
anecdotes from our panel
including David Gilchrist FAICD,
David Flanagan FAICD and Robyn
Ahearn FAICD. The discussion
focused on the key areas
affecting WA’s NFP organisations
“Attendees received an
update on the regulatory
changes happening across
the NFP sector.”
such as governance and
composition around the board,
funding reforms and commitment
to the cause.
The NFP Forum:13 is the first
event in our new WA based NFP
Series for 2013.
Leaders’ Edge Lunch with Dr Geoff Raby maicd
Thursday 21 February 2013
Parmelia Hilton, Perth
More than 150 members, guests
and Corporate Partners attended
our first Leader’s Edge Lunch for
2013 on the China Leadership
Transition.
"Geoff Raby is the former
Ambassador to China
and sits on the boards of
Fortescue Mining Group,
Yancoal Australian and
OceanaGold"
Geoff Raby, who currently
resides in China, is the former
Ambassador to China and sits on
the boards of Fortescue Mining
Group, Yancoal Australian and
OceanaGold. Geoff gave his
thoughts of the new leadership
in China and how it will implicate
the business operations of
Australian companies in China.
Guests included Tim Netscher
MAICD, Barry Carbon AO FAICD
and Vanessa Guthrie MAICD.
John Clegg FAICD and Tara McIntosh
Geoff Raby MAICD
Guests tuned in to the China Update
L to R: Nicholas Ellery, Barry Carbon AM MAICD
and Peter Millington FAICD
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Funding for growth
Russell Quinn
Bankwest Media Manager
November 2012
Entering a new calendar year
presents many businesses with
the opportunity to tackle key
challenges and identify new
prospects for growth.
Regardless of the size of the
operation or the industry in
which it competes, the question
of growth is often a key challenge
in itself. And accessing the
necessary funding to launch and
then perpetuate that desired
growth is paramount for company
directors in 2013.
Late last year, Company
Director members were treated
to a lively panel discussion as
part of the SME Series on the
topic of “Funding for Growth”,
which involved some of Western
Australia’s business elite.
Bankwest Managing Director,
Rob De Luca was joined by
experienced company director,
Samantha Tough and Aaron
Hood, Executive Director of
private equity group, Catalyst
Investment Managers, in tackling
the issue of funding in what
remains a muddied economic
environment.
The talented trio debated the
pros and cons of the various
funding arrangements available
including support from banks,
private equity firms and high net
worth individuals.
In terms of financing
arrangements with banks such
as Bankwest, Mr De Luca
highlighted the significance of
establishing and maintaining
strong relationships with the
respective financial institution.
“The interaction you have with
your bank, or your relationship
manager at the bank, is
absolutely vital for the longevity
and overall success of your
business,” Mr De Luca explained.
“In this post-GFC environment,
discussions around proactive
financial support, and potentially
increasing facilities to enable
growth, are tougher than they
were just a few years ago.
“At Bankwest, we have one of
the best relationship manager to
customer ratios in the industry
and this enables our corporate
and business customers to have
unrivalled access to the bank and
the expertise we can provide.”
Ms Tough - chairman of
Southern Cross Goldfields,
Remco and Structerre, and nonexecutive director with Strike
Resources - has successfully
your presentation, or what I call
your ‘sex appeal’.
“I don’t mean a high profile
board, and I’m sure Rob will back
me up here, and Aaron as well they are looking for a board with
gravitas, with either technical,
corporate or a mix of skills.
“And they’re looking for an
executive team who know their
business.”
L to R: Samantha Tough, Graeme Sheard, Rob De Luca and
Aaron Hood MAICD
L to R: Adriano De Luca, Drew Byrd and James Giannas
raised $15 million in the last
10 months.
She agreed that the funding
paradigm had dramatically changed
following the impact of the GFC.
“Prior to the GFC, you could go
to a funding meeting and say ‘do
you like us and do you like the
business area?’,” she said.
“After the GFC it’s ‘do you
know your business?’
“The key things you must do
as a customer before you go and
see any funder - whether that be
private equity, banks or high net
worth individuals - is work on
Mr Hood also warned
businesses need to be aware
of the hooks that came with
seeking funds in a constrained
environment, highlighting that
private equity firms require an
attractive exit strategy when
contemplating an investment.
And he cited the significant
difference in time required
to secure funds through
private equity as another key
consideration for directors,
explaining that six to nine
months was the current norm for
evaluating and then sanctioning
“The key things you must
do as a customer before
you go and see any funder
- whether that be private
equity, banks or high net
worth individuals - is work
on your presentation, or
what I call your ‘sex appeal’"
an investment, compared to six
weeks in some cases back in 2006.
If a business is looking to
expand internationally, for
instance, there can be challenges
in accessing working capital and
managing cash flow to support
business growth, or to establish a
presence in an overseas market.
Bankwest has a dedicated team
of Trade Finance specialists who
can provide end-to-end solutions
which cover a comprehensive
range of specialised import &
export trade finance products for
SMEs and Corporate clients.
The key for businesses seeking
funding for growth, whether that
be to boost production, increase
staffing levels, enhance points of
presence or to establish overseas
markets, is to assemble a watertight financing proposal that
potential financiers can easily
evaluate for consideration.
And perhaps most importantly,
seek advice and guidance from
your bank and other partners
who can help you grow your
business.
In 2013, the SME Series has
been re-branded to “The Future
Series” and will include such
topics as Innovation, Megatrends,
Survive to Thrive through Good
Governance and Philanthropy.
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Regional
2013 Leaders’ Edge Lunch
with Diane SmithGander faicd
Speaker
Diane Smith-Gander FAICD
Non-Executive Director
Wesfarmers Limited
Event Details
Kalgoorlie: 28 June
Albany: 9 August
Geraldton: 4 September
Albany: 8 November
with David
Flanagan faicd
Speaker
David Flanagan faicd
Executive Chairman, Atlas Iron
Director, Giving West and Youth Focus
Event Details
Kalgoorlie: 27 March 2013
Bunbury: 12 June 2013
Geraldton: 24 July 2013
Company Directors
Course in Albany
Erin Timu
Education Manager
February 2013
For our inaugural Regional Partial
Scholarship Company Directors
Course, we returned to the Great
Southern Hub of Albany.
Mr Carl Beck, CEO of
South Coast Natural Resource
Management (NRM), hosted the
program in conference room. Set
in a serene, leafy area of Albany
the program was conducted to the
sounds of the Wattlebirds chirping
outside the windows.
The course was attended by
16 of our regional members
and their contributions and
interaction (mixed with a little
humour) ensured the success of
the program.
A special thanks to our
Australian Institute of Company
Directors team members
"The course was
attended by 16 of our
regional members and
their contributions and
interaction (mixed with
a little humour) ensured
the success of the
program."
Deon Jacobs, Chair of the Greater
South, Ellen Milne and the
committee for their support.
The location for the 2014
Regional Scholarship course
has not been confirmed. If you
would like the Company Directors
Course brought to your town,
please contact our membership
team to register your interest.
Site Visit
Illuka Resources
Join us for an exclusive
tour of Illuka Resources
in the Capel region of the
South West.
This half day networking
event includes a site visit
of the operations plant,
a presentation on Illuka's
produce and operations
and a sundowner at
Casellas in Bunbury.
Event Details
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Venue: Illuka Resources
Time: 12.30pm - 5.30pm
Albany Company Directors Course attendees
For more information contact the WA Office
t: 08 9320 1700 or companydirectors.com.au
Regional events sponsored by:
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Mastering the boardroom and the experienced director
different from any public company.
After being appointed as a
director in 2007 I realised that
I had a significant amount to
learn, and I wanted to ensure
that my formal qualification
complimented the responsibilities
which I had accepted.
Graham Addison FAICD
Non Executive Director
Australian Red Cross
Member since 1998
Most people believe that the
Australian Red Cross Blood
Services is a charity when in actual
fact it is a multi mullion dollar
blood manufacturing business
funded by State and Federal
Government yet controlled by the
parent, the Australian Red Cross.
The appointment of director is no
"The course was one
of the most challenging
yet rewarding experiences
in my career as a director.”
course gave me the opportunity
to focus on a public company
directorship as this closely
mirrored the commercial facets of
the Australian Red Cross Blood
Services. I was able to assess my
abilities against other candidates
in a non-threatening environment,
contribute, learn and identify my
own strengths and weaknesses.
In summary I learnt a lot
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personal strategy for the future
and believe I became a more
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director. I would not hesitate to
recommend the course to any
director new or experienced.
Mastering the Boardroom
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I chose to complete the
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Congratulations long standing members
10 years
Dr David Blyth FAICD
Managing Director
Horizon Pty Ltd
Dr Paul Biggs GAICD
Manager
Leighton Contractors
Dr Russell Rieck MAICD
Chairman
4HR
Mr Andrew Drummond FAICD
Executive Director
Minemakers Limited
Mr Anthony Finucane GAICD
Director
Fremantle Ports
Mr Anthony Usher GAICD
Principal
Usher Global Consulting
Mr Ben Bartholomaeus GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
DR Capital Pty Ltd
Mr Brendan Gore FAICD
Managing Director/CEO
Peet Limited
Mr Brian Darling GAICD
General Manager
RAC Finance Limited
Mr Chris Benthien MAICD
Managing Director
JourneyOne
Mr Donald James GAICD
Chief Operating Officer
WesTrac Pty Ltd
Mr Hamid Sheriff MAICD
Chief Operating Officer
ALS Ammtec
Mr John Di Giovanni GAICD
Managing Director
Westlink Logistics Pty Ltd
Mr Joseph McKay FAICD
Company Secretary
Intierra Pty Ltd
Mr Kevin Farrell FAICD
Deputy Chairman
GESB
Mr Luke Reinecke MAICD
Director
Stirling Capital
Mr Marcello Cardaci MAICD
Partner
Gilbert + Tobin
Mr Mark Puzey FAICD
Partner, Advisory
KPMG
Mr Mark Tory MAICD
Managing Director
Crescent Gold Ltd
Mr Michael Bourke GAICD
Chief Operating Officer
AGC Ausgroup Pty Ltd
Mr Norman Ashton FAICD
Managing Director
Mentoring Services for Business
Mr David Bowden MAICD
Director
G2G Solutions Pty Ltd
Mr Peter McEwen FAICD
Executive Chairman & CEO
AACL Ltd
Mr David Thomas MAICD
Director Chartwell
Consulting Pty Limited
Mr Peter McIver FAICD
Partner
Ernst & Young {WA}
Mr Erik Thornton FAICD
Non-Executive Director
Biogenerics Australia Pty Ltd
Mr Richard Affleck FAICD
Director
MPM
Mr Marc Loftus MAICD
Partner
BDO
Mr Michael Jefferies FAICD
Executive Director
Guinness Peat Group
(Australia) Pty Limited
Mr Robert Edel FAICD
Partner
DLA Piper Australia
Mr Peter McIntyre FAICD
Managing Director
P S McIntyre Pty Ltd
Mr Michael Lowe FAICD MD
Korijekup Estate
Mr Ronald Aitkenhead FAICD
Director
Skywest Airlines Ltd
Mr Robert Brown MAICD
Executive Director
Westland Group
Mr Ronald Grogan MAICD
Chief Executive Officer
ALS
Mr Seuk Cheah GAICD
Chief Financial Officer
Summit Rural (WA) Pty Ltd
Mr Thomas Perrigo FAICD
Chief Executive Officer
National Trust of Australia (WA)
Mr Todd Hutchison GAICD
Chief Executive Officer
People Rich Pty Ltd
Mr Trevor Harvey FAICD
Manager
Energy Procurement Synergy
Mr William Bloking FAICD
Managing Director
Australia Asia Energy Pty Ltd
Mr William Mills FAICD
Director
Marama Pty Ltd
Mr Roderick Brown MAICD
Chairman
RCR Tomlinson
Mr Roderick Cooper FAICD
Managing Director
Wessex Estates & Securities
Mr Clive Hartz MAICD
Managing Director
Commercial Properties
Group of Companies
Mr Peter Wallace FAICD
Director
HBF Health Ltd
Mr Rodney Gailey GAICD
Director
Australian Automotive Group
Mr Wayne Negus FAICD
Director
Capricorn Society Limited
Ms Catherine Ferrari GAICD
General Manager
Communications Water
Corporation
Mr William Crossley FAICD
Project Manager
Reed Resources Ltd
Ms Ruth Maitland MAICD
Managing Director
Maitland Consulting
Group Pty Ltd
20 years
Mr Andrew McKenzie FAICD
Managing Director
Euroz Securities Ltd
Mr Barry Cusack FAICD
Director
Macmahon Holdings
Mr Peter Munachen FAICD
Chief Executive Officer
Norwest Energy NL
Ms Carolyn Anderson MAICD
Non-Executive Director
Grand Theatre Co Pty Ltd
Ms Alison Gaines FAICD
Global Practice Leader,
Board Consulting
Gerard Daniels
Dr Margaret Nowak FAICD
Professor, Graduate
School of Business
Curtin University of Technology
Mr Lynton McRostie FAICD
Mr Ross Ledger FAICD
Director
R E Ledger Pty Ltd
Dr Salvatore Sparta FAICD
Director
Frace Pty Ltd
15 years
Mr John Poynton AM FAICD
Executive Chairman
Azure Capital Ltd
Mr Simon Taylor MAICD
Chairman
Archduke Resources PLC
Mrs Erica Starling AAICD
General Manager
Indian Ocean Fresh Australia
Ms Tracey Horton MAICD
Director
Navitas Limited
Mr Gregory Martin PSM FAICD
Director
Greg Martin Transport Strategies
Pty Ltd
Mr William Ryan FAICD
Chairman
Tamar Gold Limited
Prof Dudley Kingsnorth FAICD
Managing Director
Industrial Minerals
Company of Australia Pty Ltd
Professor John Maloney FAICD
Director
Consulting International
Partnerships
25 years
Mr Andrew Mostyn FAICD
Executive Director
Craig Mostyn Group
Mr Christopher Perrott FAICD
Chairman
Westar Lobster Pty Ltd
Mr Craig Munro FAICD
Chairman
Bathurst Resources Limited
Mr Marco D'Orsogna FAICD
Director
D'Orsogna Ltd
Mr Danny Murphy MAICD
Managing Director
LWP Property Group Pty Ltd
Mr Peter Horobin MBE FAICD
Managing Director
Warranang Pty Ltd
Mr Duncan Fairlie GAICD
Chief Operating Officer
Resolute (Tanzania) Ltd
Mr Stuart Kamper FAICD
Project Director - Oil and Gas
GHD Pty Ltd
Mr Edwin Boyd FAICD CS
Anatolia Energy Limited
30 years
Mr Eric Streitberg FAICD
Executive Director
Buru Energy Ltd
Mr Ronald Doubikin AM FAICD
Chairman
Arnold Doubikin Pty Ltd
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Conference program highlights
This year’s Company Directors
national conference, to be held in
Singapore from 8-11 May 2013,
is themed “Directing in the Asian
Century”. Its many areas of focus
include achieving a productive
and resilient Australian economy,
developing capabilities, operating
in growing Asian markets,
building sustainable security and
achieving deeper and broader
relationships in Asia.
Peter Church OAM FAICD,
chairman of Company Directors’
Singapore Committee and a
member of its International
Conference Committee, believes
Singapore, as the economic hub
of South East Asia, will be an
ideal location for directors to
explore these issues.
“In my opinion, as Hong Kong
becomes more and more Chinafocused, Singapore is increasingly
perceived as the gateway to the
10 ASEAN countries as well as
to the markets of South Asia and
the Middle East,” he says.
“By attending the
conference, I believe
participants will be able
to plug into the Singapore
melting pot and where
appropriate, make side
trips to relevant countries
before and after.”
The topics at the 2013
conference aim to equip
delegates with the tools for
increased performance and
will provide input on issues
that are at the forefront of
efficient governance today. The
conference will examine which
countries are leading the charge in
competitiveness and productivity,
what lessons can be learnt from
them and how business leaders
can play a key role in helping
Australia raise the bar.
Delegates will also have
the opportunity to ask Dr Ken
Henry AC, special adviser to the
Prime Minister, about his recent
white paper, Australia in the
Asian Century, and the role he
believes directors should play in
ensuring Australia embraces the
Asian century.
Mark Johnson AO FAICD,
senior adviser at Gresham
Investment House and Asialink
Taskforce, will lead an expert
panel on integrated Asia-Pacific
financial markets. It will discuss
the rise of Asia’s middle class,
how its savings and investments
are expected to produce soaring
growth and how financial market
efficiencies, costs and accessibility
can be improved.
Manu Bhaskaran, a director
of Centennial Group, will lead an
in-depth analysis of macro trends
in Asia, including what can be
expected in the coming years and
the opportunities for Australia
and Asia to engage further and
ensure strong economic growth.
International speaker Alice
Schroeder, Bloomberg columnist
and author of The Snowball,
Warren Buffet and the Business
of Life, will discuss how
successful organisations prosper
through their risk management
strategies. Named by Risk and
Insurance Magazine as “one
of the most respected – and
fearless – thinkers on Wall
Street”, Schroeder will draw
from her study of decisions
made by hundreds of insurers,
financial institutions an risk
managers and examine the value
they have created, and their
success or failure after natural
disasters, mass tort claims, 9/11
and economic bubbles.
In a further expected
conference highlight, Gary
Banks AO, former chairman
of the Productivity Commission
and Michael Rennie MAICD,
managing partner of McKinsey
and Company, will discuss the
threats and opportunities that
need to be addressed to ensure
a buoyant and prosperous
Australian economy.
They will also help delegates
gain a clear understanding of how
to identify and develop strategies
for growth and resilience. When
it comes to what keeps directors
awake at night, James Strong
AO FAICD, chairman of the
Australian Institute of Company
Directors, will lead a panel
focusing on how directors digest
the chaos when they have so
much to deal with on a daily basis.
To assist boards in preparing
for the future, the CSIRO and
a panel of directors will share
their thoughts on how directors
can understand and prioritise the
growing list of future issues that
will affect their organisations and
ensure that sufficient planning
occurs while still focusing on the
here and now.
Always the most popular
session at our conferences,
“Tales from the Corporate
Battlefield” returns for more
confronting boardroom stories,
this year from Paul Cooper,
former chairman of Centro, and
Brendan Stewart, managing
director of Overhaul Consulting
(formerly AWB). It is sure to be
a session not to be missed.
The conference program
will also allow delegates to
choose two specialised offsite
forums and includes an exciting
social program that showcases
the best of Singapore and
provides numerous networking
opportunities.
For a detailed program, please
visit companydirectors.com.au/
directorship13.
This year’s Company Directors national conference, to be held in Singapore from 8-11 May 2013
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Introduction of the new global
network of directors
Steve Burrell
General Manager
John Colvin FAICD, Chief
Executive and Managing Director
of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors, has been
unanimously elected chairman
of the new Global Network of
Director Institutes (GNDI).
“The member institutes
of the GNDI represent
directors from over nine
countries, with this number
anticipated to grow in
coming years as other
director institutes from
around the world join the
organisation.”
GNDI is an international
partnership between nine
leading membership organisations
for corporate directors in
Australia, Brazil, Canada,
Europe, Malaysia, New Zealand,
South Africa, the United
Kingdom, and the United States.
John Colvin will be supported
in his role by Stan Magidson,
President and CEO of the
Institute of Corporate Directors
(ICD) in Canada, who will serve
as deputy chairman.
“The GNDI brings together
the leading associations serving
corporate directors around the
world to complement the work
of its member organisations,
providing a global voice and a
forum for sharing knowledge,
insights and leading practices,”
said John Colvin.
“I am pleased to have been
elected the Chair of this group
which will discuss issues that
are having an impact globally
on corporate governance,
promote best practice and
advocate on relevant governance
matters that cut across national
boundaries,” he said.
Work to establish the group
and develop a charter has been
ongoing over the last two years
and culminated in the first
formal meeting of the group
in Wellington, New Zealand
in December 2012. At this
meeting it was agreed that GNDI
members would collaborate to:
Anticipate and explore
emerging issues having global
impacts on corporate governance;
Develop and promote leading
practices and programs that
enhance the ability of corporate
directors to ensure long-term,
sustainable performance for
the benefit of shareholders and
other stakeholders; Educate
key influencers regarding the
benefits and values of exemplary
leadership in the boardroom;
and Amplify the voices and
perspectives of corporate
directors on matters related to
boardroom leadership.
“The Australian Institute of
Company Directors is committed
to governance best practice
and to raising the standard of
governance,” said Mr Colvin.
“Being a part of GNDI allows
us to draw from international
experience and successes to help
us to achieve our aims both in
Australia and internationally,”
he said.
The member institutes of the
GNDI represent directors from
over nine countries, with this
number anticipated to grow in
coming years as other director
institutes from around the world
join the organisation.
The following membership
organisations are members of
GNDI and collectively represent
more than 100,000 corporate
directors worldwide:
• Institute of Directors in New
Zealand (IoDNZ)
• Institute of Directors in
Southern Africa (IoDSA)
• Institute of Directors (IoD) in
the United Kingdom
• Malaysian Alliance of Corporate
Directors (MACD), and
• National Association of
Corporate Directors (NACD) in
the United States.
• Australian Institute of Company
Directors (AICD)
• Brazilian Institute of Corporate
Governance (IBGC) in Brazil
• European Confederation of
Directors Associations (ecoDa)
• Institute of Corporate Directors
(ICD) in Canada
For further details please go to
gndi.org Media contact: Steve
Burrell, General Manager, Public
Affairs and Communications,
Australian Institute of Company
Directors t: 02 8248 6627.
“The Australian Institute
of Company Directors is
committed to governance
best practice and to raising
the standard of governance”
GNDI partners up nine member organisations worldwide
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How to obtain free DPD units
March 2013
DPD units can be accrued by
undertaking and/or engaging in
a combination of professional
development activities offered by:
• The Australian Institute
of Company Directors
• Other organisations
of appropriate professional
standing
Professional development activities
which are eligible for DPD units
include both formal (eg education
courses) and informal learning
(eg events, briefings, professional
reading), which are designed to
contribute to your skills,
capabilities and currency in
the field of governance and
directorship.
As indicated below, some of
our unit values can be earned
at no cost to members and are
in recognition of members’
contribution to directorship and
governance knowledge.
Formal Company Director programs/courses
and informal director development
DPD units
The Essential Director Update
Two-hour expert presentation plus Q&A resource materials
(Hosted in Perth in September 2013)
free to
members
10
Professional reading
• Journals, publications, online materials, Company Director magazine
and books and/or
• LinkedIn and member sub-groups on LinkedIn reading and discussion
free to
members
10
5
5
$0
5
5
(some webinars
do incur a fee)
Cost
$0
$0
• The Australian Institute of Company Directors Member Group
Round Tables
Expert-led small group discussions (by invitation)
Via the website
• Webinar discussions and downloads
$0
• Facilitator and expert-led online discussions on director-focussed issues
Voluntary contribution to director development
• Writing and delivering a presentation
15
$0
• Writing an article
10
$0
• Company Directors director development activity, e.g. mentoring program
5 per meeting
$0
• Representation on Company Directors professional committees
5 per meeting
$0
Company Directors’ webinar program
Our webinars provide directors
located anywhere in Australia
and across the world with the
opportunity to access expert
knowledge on specific topics.
As with all our education
programs, webinars are
developed and facilitated
by practicing directors with
expertise on the topic. They are
simple to access, making them
a great way for time-poor or
internationally located members
to earn DPD units; each webinar
is worth 5 DPD units. A few
webinars each year are provided
complimentary to members.
Live webinars are interactive.
They are held at a specific time
and participants are encouraged
to ask questions and make
comments throughout the
session by typing into a ‘chat
box’. For those who prefer to
access the sessions in their
own time, a recording of the
Our webinar schedule for the
next 6 months is now available
on our website and includes
the following topics:
webinar is available. At the end
of each webinar, participants are
informed of upcoming related
events, courses and resources
available through Company
Directors.
Our webinar program
commenced in 2010, with
just under 650 participants
over the year. Interest and
participation in the program
has since grown exponentially;
in just the last six months close
to 2000 members and nonmembers have participated
in our webinar program. The
feedback to date reinforces
that members appreciate the
standard of facilitation, the
level of interaction and the
convenience that this learning
format provides.
The Benefits of Good
Governance for SMEs
Wednesday 20 March
12pm AEDT (60 minutes)
The Role of the
Not-for-Profit Director
Thursday 11 April
12pm AEST (90 minutes)
Getting Started as a
Director: Key considerations
before accepting your first
appointment
Thursday 23 May
12pm AEST (60 minutes)
Signing Off Company
Financial Accounts
Wednesday 19 June
12pm AEST (60 minutes)
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CONGRATULATIONS
Company Directors Course Graduates
Mr Bruce Baker GAICD
Ms Anne Fox GAICD
CAPT Wendy Malcolm GAICD
Mr David Richardson GAICD
Ms Bronwyn Barnes GAICD
Mr Andrew Gibson GAICD
Mr Anthony McAnuff GAICD
Mr Jeffrey Roche GAICD
Ms Tenille Bentley GAICD
Mr Graham Goerke GAICD
Mrs Gail McGowan GAICD
Mr Bradley Russell-Lane GAICD
Ms Dianne Bianchini GAICD
Mr Mark Gray GAICD
Mr Leon McIvor GAICD
Mr Noel Ryan GAICD
Miss Amanda Bott GAICD
Ms Cathryn Greville GAICD
Mr Philip Melling GAICD
Mrs Jill Stajduhar GAICD
Mr Neil Brodie GAICD
Mr Simon Haigh GAICD
Mr Rasmus Moerch GAICD
Mr Peter Thomas GAICD
Mr David Cattach GAICD
Mr Chris Hall GAICD
Mr Peter Moore GAICD
Mr Chris Toohey GAICD
Mrs Jennifer Chaplyn GAICD
Mr Evan Hambleton GAICD
Mrs Fiona Morgan GAICD
Mr Joseph Totten GAICD
Mr Simon Cook GAICD
Mr Rob Hennessey GAICD
Mr David Morgan GAICD
Mr Allan Turner GAICD
Mr Gordon Cowe GAICD
Ms Linda Keane GAICD
Mr Philip Murphy GAICD
Dr Dorothy Wardale GAICD
Mr Michael Crevola GAICD
Mr Stephen Keenihan GAICD
Mr Philip Murphy GAICD
Ms Elizabeth Western GAICD
Mr Michael Davies GAICD
Mr Donald Lamond GAICD
Mr Andrew Ngeow GAICD
Mr Chris Wheatcroft GAICD
Mr Paul Downie GAICD
Ms Christina Lange GAICD
Mr Raymond Parry GAICD
Mr Brett White GAICD
Mrs Deborah Evans GAICD
Mr Brad Lemmon GAICD
Mr Lucky Poulos GAICD
Mr Winton Willesee GAICD
Mr Robert Evans GAICD
Mr Paul Lynch GAICD
Mr Nicholas Preece GAICD
Mr Brendan Williams GAICD
Ms Nicole Fernandes GAICD
Mr Alister MacPherson GAICD
Dr Helen Rhodes GAICD
Mr Clinton Bradbury GAICD
Residential Course
Whether
The Company Directors
Course is the key to unlocking
your director potential
you’re
looking
to
establish your career as a
director, enhance your existing
director status or expand your
knowledge of governance, the
Company Directors Course is
the course for you.
29 April - 4 May 2013
Quay West Resort, Bunker Bay
To enrol visit companydirectors.com.au
t: 08 9320 1700 e: [email protected]
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Corporate partners
Thank you to our 2012/2013 Corporate partners of the Western Australia division
Allens
Conducive Pty Ltd
iiNet Limited
Pitcher Partners
Allion Legal
Cooperative Bulk Handling
Iluka Resources
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Ashurst
Limited
Jackson McDonald
Rio Tinto
Atlas Iron Limited
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
RSM Bird Cameron
Australian and New Zealand
Banking Group Limited
Coventry Group Ltd
King & Wood Mallesons
Shell Development
Crowe Horwath
KPMG
(Australia) Pty Ltd
AustralianSuper Westscheme Division
Crown Perth
LandCorp
St John of God Health Care
Curtin University
Lavan Legal
Synergy
Deloitte
Link Market Services Limited
The Royal Automotive Club
Edith Cowan University
Litmus Group
of WA (Inc)
Ernst & Young
Macmahon Holdings Limited
The University of Western
Gerard Daniels
Manso Consulting
Australia
Clayton Utz
Gilbert + Tobin
Middletons
Verve Energy
Clifford Chance
Grant Thornton
Murdoch University
Water Corporation
Commonwealth Bank of
Australia
HBF Health Ltd
Nido Petroleum Limited
Wesfarmers Limited
Herbert Smith Freehills
Patersons Securities Limited
Woodside
Azure Capital Limited
Bankwest
BDO
Cedar Woods Properties
Limited
This invitation-only event is a
unique occasion, bringing together
our Fellows in Western Australia,
recognising their contribution and
providing a wonderful opportunity
for you to meet and reconnect with
your colleagues and peers.
Thursday 18 April 2013
6.30 - 10.00pm
Matilda Bay Restaurant
Perth
To register visit companydirectors.com.au t: 08 9320 1700 e: [email protected]
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Welcome new staff to the WA Division
Courtney
Blechynden
Events Coordinator
Tell us a little about yourself
I’ve been working full time in
functions and events for the past
five years in both the hospitality and
local government sector and have a
Diploma in Events Management. I
have a great passion for delivering
memorable events and have worked
on a variety of functions in the
past, including weddings, dinners,
community events and building
openings. I enjoy the variety that
comes with this career and am
very excited to be working with
Company Directors. In my spare
time I enjoy spending time with
my friends, reading and playing
competitive netball. I have recently
travelled Europe and hope to get
back there some day.
What do you like best about
working at Company Directors?
Although I have not been with
Company Directors for long, I am
very excited about the possibilities
that this role has to offer. I am lucky
to be working along side a fantastic
team.. The Events role is constantly
varied and offers me an excellent
opportunity to be creative and try
new things. The role will provide
me with great experience and
challenges, which is an important
aspect of any career.
Jacqueline
Pace
Education Coordinator
Tell us a little about yourself
I have always lived in Perth and
love the carefree attitude that
is Perth and being able to travel
overseas though haven’t been for a
few years now. I guess my favourite
places are the UK and Switzerland.
My next big trip, I hope to travel to
the south of France and the Greek
Islands. My weekends are generally
spent either catching up with
family and with friends for a lazy
Sunday brunch that turn into long
lunches and during the summer
months, the outdoor cinemas.
What do you like best about
working at Company Directors?
After only being here for a few days
I can only say that the working
environment is great, casual yet
professional and the team are
brilliant to work with.
Where did you previously work?
Before commencing at Company
Directors I worked for the City of
Kwinana as their Functions Officer.
I was in that role for two and a
half years. I was able to work on
a variety of functions, such as
Citizenship Ceremonies, Council
Dinners, the Annual Mayoral Dinner
and the 2010 annual PETScapade.
I worked closely with the Mayor
and Councillors as well as my own
team and learnt a lot of valuable
skills. Before I secured the Functions
Officer role at Kwinana, I worked
at Burswood on Swan Function
Centre and the Eastern Metropolitan
Regional Council.
Sponsors
The WA Division would like
to thank our event sponsors
for their generous support
of the Australian Institute
of Company Directors
between December 2012
and March 2013.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
In ten years I would love to still be
working in events in some capacity.
As Perth’s events industry grows,
more opportunities will become
available and our city has the potential
to set the benchmark for top notch
events. My role with Company
Directors is an excellent opportunity
to learn and develop my skill set, so I
hope to gain as much experience and
knowledge as I can here and carry
that with me into the future. I also
hope to travel a little more, hopefully
to the US, in the next five years.
Where did you previously work?
I previously worked at the Law
Society for a couple months and
before that was at the Institute
of Chartered Accountants for a
very long stint (sevebn yrs)
working in various roles from
looking after the CA Program to
Event Coordinator, working in
Relationship Management to
Office Administration.
Where do you see yourself in
10 years?
I really don’t know where I see
myself in 10 years as life never
goes to plan, but in saying that,
I would hope to be living a fine
life somewhere in an idyllic
location ...guess I need to win
Lotto first huh?
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WAdirector | AUTUMN 2013
Diary dates
For all enquiries regarding events and courses t: 08 9320 1700 e: [email protected]
Tuesday 12 March
West End Briefing
Governance for Mining
Service Companies
Kings Park Function Centre
Friday 15 March
37th Annual Rottnest Forum
Rottnest Island
18 - 22 March
Company Directors Course
Five day program
Hyatt Regency Perth
Tuesday 19 March
Emerging Director Briefing
Transition from Executive
to Board Director
Burswood Park Function
Centre
Wednesday 27 March
Wednesday 8 May
Thursday 6 June
Leader’s Edge Lunch
with David Flanagan maicd
Danny’s Restaurant Kalgoorlie
In Focus Course
Developing Your Director Career
Duxton Hotel Perth
Foundation of Directorship
Course
Finance for Directors
Duxton Hotel, Perth
8 - 10 May
Friday 7 June
National Conference
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Foundation of Directorship
Course
Strategy & Risk
Duxton Hotel, Perth
Tuesday 9 April
Iluka Resources Site Visit
Capel
Wednesday 10 April
Director Toolkit Briefing
Executing Good Strategy
The Old Brewery, Perth
Wednesday 10 April
In Focus Course
Evaluating the Board
Duxton Hotel Perth
15 - 19 April
Tuesday 14 May
In Focus Course
Leadership in the Boardroom
Duxton Hotel Perth
20 – 24 May
Company Directors Course
Five day program
Hyatt Regency Perth
Company Directors Course
Five day program
Hyatt Regency Perth
Thursday 30 May
Foundation of Directorship
Course
Finance for Directors
Duxton Hotel Perth
Tuesday 18 April
Director Breakfast
The Property Playground
Duxton Hotel Perth
Tuesday 26 March
Tuesday 23 April
The Future Series Briefing
The world of innovation
with Google
Crown Perth
Foundation of Directorship
Course
Strategy & Risk for Directors
Duxton Hotel
Wednesday 27 March
29 April - 4 May
In Focus Course
The Not for Profit Board
Duxton Hotel
Company Directors Course
Five Day Residential
Bunker Bay Resort South West
Tuesday 26 March
Fourth Annual Fellows Dinner
Matilda Bay Restaurant Perth
BOARD ADVICE
10 - 14 June Company Directors Course
Five day program
Hyatt Regency Perth
Wednesday 12 June
South West Leader’s Edge
Lunch
with David Flanagan maicd
Capel Vale Winery, Capel
Wednesday 19 June
In Focus Course
The Board & the CEO
Duxton Hotel, Perth
Tuesday 14 May
Friday 28 June
In Focus Course
Leadership in the Boardroom
Duxton Hotel Perth
Leader’s Edge Lunch
with Diane Smith-Gander faicd
Danny’s Restaurant Kalgoorlie
Wednesday 5 June
Foundation of Directorship
Course
Governance for Directors
Duxton Hotel, Perth
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