Diane has over 25 years experience in executive leadership roles , working across not-for-profit, commercial, local, state and federal government organisations. Her expertise covers organisational culture and leadership, strategic business planning, workforce development and change management. Diane continues to support businesses to attract and retain diverse workforces.
Diane is a passionate supporter of people with disabilities, having a younger brother born with an intellectual disability and autism. Currently living in Armidale NSW, Diane joined Westhaven as a non-executive director in September 2019.
Qualifications
- Masters in Business Administration – majors in Marketing Management, HR Management (completed 2009)
- AICD Company Directors Course (completed 2017)
- AICD Boardroom Mastery™ Program (completed 2023)
- Professional Coaching, Graduate in Business & Life Coaching (completed 2016)
- TAE40116 Cert IV in Training & Assessment upgrade (completed 2019)
- AUSTSWIM Presenter and Teacher (including Access & Inclusion)
Experience
- Business NSW Regional Director, New England North West: Sept 2023 to present.
- Executive Director and Lead Consultant, Change Play Pty Ltd: 2014 to present
- Non-Executive Director, Northern Inland Academy of Sport: 2008 to present, (Chair: 2012 – 2018)
- Regional Manager, Outreach and Engagement, Department of Industry, Science, and Resources: 2022 – Sept 2023
- Acting CEO & HR/QI Manager – Ascent Group: 2011 – 2014
- Councillor, Armidale Regional Council: 2017 – 2020
- President, NENW Regional Advisory Committee, NSW Business Chamber: 2014 – 2017
- Non-Executive Director & Secretary, Armidale Business Chamber: 2013 – 2018
Committee Membership
- Corporate Governance
- Culture working group
- Remuneration Committee