About Me

I have vision and leadership skills that helped kick-start and guide the green building movement in Australia, and then to drive a corporation’s sustainability initiatives and strategy across diverse global teams and businesses.

I am used to working at the highest levels, building and developing teams, and successfully engaging with stakeholders. I have extensive experience of governance, strategy, organisational and market transformation, and business development, in corporate, not-for-profit, professional and industry organisations. I have contributed to and reviewed strategies for businesses in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States. I have presented at numerous conferences worldwide.

As a strategic thinker I tackle complex issues and then present them in a clear and engaging way. I have proven ability to drive productive discussion and achieve consensus within diverse groups. I believe in joining forces to achieve better outcomes. I build and share networks and connections easily. My achievements of which I am most proud are in envisioning and mobilising change - being able to articulate what needs to be done, how to do it and attract funding to get it done.

I have received Australian and international recognition for my expertise and achievements in sustainability leadership and corporate social responsibility, particularly in the real estate and construction industry.

In 2006, I was honoured to receive a United States Green Building Council Leadership Award recognising outstanding leadership and commitment to green building and broader sustainability agendas on a global scale. In 2012, I was awarded a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) for "service to the construction and real estate sector, particularly as a leader and contributor to environmentally sustainable building development in Australia".

Key roles have included:

Global Head of Sustainability and Executive, Lendlease Limited - An Australian public company with global operations (market capitalisation of A$4.8 billion and circa A$15.0 billion funds under management 30 June 2013);
Founding CEO, Green Building Council of Australia - The global green building movement, which is not-for-profit, started with a handful of employees in 6 countries and now represents more than 90 countries and a market that is projected to be worth more than $170 billion by 2015.
Eastern City District Commissioner, NSW Government Greater Sydney Commission - Co-creating strategic plans for Sydney to be more productive, sustainable and liveable https://www.greatercities.au/eastern-city-district-plan

ADVISORY APPOINTMENTS

· Chairperson for the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction - not-for-profit, Switzerland.

· Advisor Birdi, Aerial Intelligence and Drone Platform SAS, Australia.

·       Advisory Board Member of the Australian Circular Economy Hub, Planet Ark, Australia.

·       Advisor and Investor in Nirman Ventures, Global

·       Advisor Capitaland, Singapore, Viretnam, China and Australia.

PREVIOUS ADVISORY ROLES HAVE INCLUDED:

·     Advisor to Powerledger, energy, and environmental commodities blockchain and AI software business, Global (2017-2023).

·     Independent Chair of the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) Sustainability Advisory Committee, Global (2020-2022).

·     Director Bingo Industries Limited, S&P/ASX 200, Australia Chair of the ‘People and Culture’ Committee,
Member ‘Risk & Audit’ and ‘Zero Harm’ Committee’s (2017-2021)

·     United Nations Finance Initiative Property Working Group Advisory Council, Global (2013-2019)

· Advisor New South Wales State Government Climate Change Council, Australia (2008-2019)

· Director US Studies Centre, Not-For-Profit Research and Education, Australia (2015-2020)

· Eastern City District Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission – State Government, Australia (2016-2018)

· Director, The Ethics Centre, Chair Strategy People and Culture Committee - NFP, Australia (2012- 2018)

· Director, The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust - State Government, Australia (2014-2018)

· Director, Australian Renewable and Energy Agency - National Government, Australia (2016 – 2018)

· Member, Green Building Council Appeals Panel - Not-For-Profit, USA (2015-2017)

· Member, City of Sydney Design Advisory Panel - Local Government, Australia (2007 – 2016)

· Director, The Global Foundation - Not-For-Profit, Australia (2011 – 2015)

· Member, Building & Construction Authority's International Panel of Experts - Government, Singapore (2007 – 2015)

· Member, Climate Change & Climate Adaptation Flagship Stakeholder Advisory Group - Government, Australia (2009 – 2014)

· Chair, UN Environment Programme Sustainable Buildings & Climate Initiative - France (2010 - 2011)

· International Director, US Green Building Council - Not-For-Profit USA (2010 - 2011)

· Member (Industry), Building Codes Board - National Government, Australia (2006 – 2010)

· Director, Banksia Environmental Foundation - Not-For-Profit Australia (2005 – 2009)

· Co-Chair, World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Sustainable Construction - Global (2008 – 2009)

· Director, Green Building Council - Not-For-Profit, Australia (2002 – 2009)

· Director, World Green Building Council, Not-For-Profit, USA (2002 – 2009)

· Member, Sustainability Action Committee, Facility Management - Industry Association, Australia (2005 – 2006)

· Member, Environmental Labelling Association - Eco-label Council - Not-For-Profit Australia (2005 – 2006)

· Member, Property Council Division Council and Chair Sustainability Committee - Industry Association, Australia (1999 – 2002)

· Member, New South Wales Deputy Premier’s Sustainability Advisory Committee - State Government, Australia (1999 – 2002)