Lisa is an exceptional global leader, Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, Keynote Speaker, an accredited executive coach, and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is strategically minded, results focussed and customer centric. She has a passion for agri-food, people and the planet, coupled with innovation all of which have been strong themes throughout her career.
With a successful corporate career of over 25 years in the FMCG and Retail sectors, culminating in her most recent corporate role where she was a member of the Nestle Executive Team. This came with responsibility for the governance of a $3 billion portfolio including the vision, strategic direction, and culture of the organisation. Her global experience, along side her ability to think strategically and stay calm and focused, in a crisis has supported her delivery of brand and business turnarounds with the consumer at the heart.
Lisa’s listening skills and ability to think through and contribute with probing questions in complex environments have inspired new and innovative approaches and strong results. In 2019, this translated into a hugely successful Executive Coaching practice where she supports individuals on an accelerated leadership development journey, challenging them to move from “success to significance”. She has an extensive list of clients including Westpac, The Arnott’s Group, the ABC and Endeavour Drinks.
In 2020 Lisa joined the Boardroom. With her strong commercial judgement and financial knowledge, she creates a sense of discipline and rigor, ensuring the team is focused on both short-term and long-term objectives. She is currently the Chair of the Steinhardt Group, Chair APAL (Apple & Pear Industry Body), and a Non- Executive Director of Priestley’s Gourmet Delights.
Her purpose is to empower human leadership to transform the world of business, and she has a vision to globally anchor leaders in human generosity to impact change. Great leadership, and inspiring others to walk the journey with confidence takes the head, the heart, and the feet resulting in commercially led ethical outcomes and brilliant organisational culture.
Lisa and her husband David have 2 daughters, Isla, and Neve, whom they aim to inspire to follow their dreams and be all they can be.
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