Advisory Board Centre

𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲+ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 In the final days of March, our Advisory Board Centre team were proud to deliver and facilitate the Strategies & Insights Lab, welcoming nearly 50 innovative Queensland companies to kick off this year’s program. Over two dynamic days, participants explored market visibility, customer connection, sales fundamentals, growth structuring, funding pathways, and strategic intent, equipping them to accelerate their growth journeys. There was fantastic energy with vibrant discussions, new peer connections and powerful insights shared across the room. Now, we're excited to enter the next phase of the program, connecting these promising businesses with the phenomenal program mentors: Angie Hammond Linda Ginger Ram Castillo Carolyn (McSweeney) Grant Jan Easton FABC Paul MacRae Chris Burnett Dale Cook (GAICD) Gavan S. Porter. Mary Goodwin FABC Mark Cranny Rebecca Ramsay Roger Phare David Nash Gorana Saula GAICD EMBA and Jane Beaumont Thanks to the Advance Queensland team – Ian Gilbert Sandy Mott Sarah Smith and Helen Burrell – for your unwavering support to participants and investment in the future of Queensland business. We can’t wait to see our cohort companies soar! Advance Queensland #IgnitePlus #Innovation #AdvisoryBoards #QueenslandBusiness

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 (𝗙𝗔𝗕𝗖) Join a select group of senior advisory professionals who are shaping the future of best practice. Becoming a Fellow is a mark of distinction for Certified Chairs™ who demonstrate outstanding expertise, leadership and a commitment to advancing the advisory sector. Fellowship offers more than just recognition – it’s an opportunity to: ✨ Engage with senior leaders through exclusive Fellow Forums 📚 Influence the development and refinement of advisory frameworks 🔬 Contribute to research that strengthens the advisory profession. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Fellows play a pivotal role in enhancing advisory standards, and this is a unique opportunity to be recognised for your contributions and collaborate with other leaders committed to advisory excellence. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? Admission as a Fellow is by application or invitation. Some criteria include: ✅ Demonstrated advisory experience and application of best practice  ✅ Letter of endorsement from an organisation or a Certified Chair™ ✅ Case study demonstrating application of best practice in an advisory board environment. For full eligibility details, visit the link below. 📅 Applications close: 30 April 2025 🔗Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d39e5YsD #FABC #CertifiedChair #AdvisoryBoards 

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿™ 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲! These experienced professionals are now equipped to effectively chair advisory boards, executive committees, councils, panels and board-level meetings following structured frameworks and professional tools. Rod Brugman Ferzad Bharucha Goran Dubljevic Delyth Samuel Warwick Talbot Kate Thiele FAICD Suzanna W. Gillian Woodhouse A special mention for our long-standing members Goran Dubljevic and Kate Thiele FAICD — congratulations on building on your credentials and becoming Certified Chairs! We’re thrilled to see your continued growth and commitment to excellence. Thank you to Paul Healey for sharing your practical experience and insights as the guest Chair for this program. Our Certified Chairs™ are in a strong position to leverage their wisdom, curiosity and experience to guide strategic decision-making and support positive outcomes in their advisory roles. For more on our Certified Chair™ Executive Program, visit: https://lnkd.in/g9uFxH-g Interested in establishing or building out an advisory board for your organisation? Reach out to our Advisory+ team: https://lnkd.in/gZqVWuJS #AdvisoryBoards #ElevateYourExperience

🪞 2025 UK Joint Conference - Upon Reflection 🪞   Thank you to all that attended the 18th year of the Annual UK Joint Conference!   'The Veronica's' did an incredible job as MC's, despite having less than 24 hours' notice Veronica Johnstone, Veronica Beilby FCA, Assoc CIPD. They provided humour, charisma, warmth and knowledge to ensure the day remained well on track and on time.    Our SAICA representatives worked wonderfully alongside us Sarah Varney, Sarah-Jane Arscott, Catherine Nichas CA(SA). Led by Veronica Johnstone, the JC Committee provided valuable input.   A special shoutout to our strategic sponsor ACCA, specifically Helen Brand, Amanda Thurlow, Melanie Venes and their team. It was fantastic to see ACCA CEO Helen Brand and CA ANZ CEO Ainslie van Onselen speak on a panel discussion surrounding the 'Attractiveness of the Accounting Profession' alongside CA ANZ Group Executive (Advocacy and International Development) Simon G. as Moderator.   Our sponsor representatives from ACCA, Robert Walters and the Advisory Board Centre provided excellent overviews of their involvement with CA ANZ. We heard from Dr Dinusha Weerawardane (PhD, FCCA, NTF, PFHEA) from ACCA, Elizabeth Wooliscroft, Dom Horne from Robert Walters and Veronica Beilby FCA, Assoc CIPD from the Advisory Board Centre.   The day began with Mandipa Soni who discussed the topic 'Global Taxation: Navigating Tax Challenges in 2025'. With over 13 years of experience in corporate and international tax, Mandipa delivered an insightful, engaging view on current trepidations of tax.   Leading futurist Andrew Grill discussed 'The Workplace of the Future Under AI - What Does the World Look like Under Generative AI?' He outlined the need to be curious about technology, whilst showcasing impressive use-cases of AI tools. His book 'Digitally Curious' sold out on the day! Post lunch, CA ANZ Board Chair, Non-Executive Director John Palermo lead the Heads and Tails tradition. Founder and Host of the 'Race Forward' Podcast, Lydiah Igweh spoke eloquently on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The audience was moved and awakened by her description of belonging, and what it is to be truly one's unapologetic self. We loved dancing alongside you Lydiah!   Longstanding presenter Ross Walker spoke on the '2025 UK Economic Outlook - the 'Prospect for Economic Growth, Inflation, the Labour Market and Interest Rates.' It was fantastic to see the warmth that resonated from the crowd towards Ross Walker's return.   Keynote Speaker Professor Suzie Imber provided an incredible presentation on her experiences with the UK Space Agency, NASA, Qineteq and Virgin Galactic. She has travelled to a number of the most inhospitable places on the planet, and her adventures truly wowed the room!   The opportunity to receive a complimentary headshot this year was expertly executed by our photographer Peter Livingstone UK CA ANZ Team Sophie O'Donnell Charlotte Kirkland Sophie Cropper

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿™ Join us in NYC over 29-30 April for the Certified Chair™ Executive Program – an elite professional development experience designed to elevate senior leaders, advisors and directors to the highest standard in advisory board practice. This isn’t about unlearning what you know. It’s about sharpening your expertise and refining your ability to: 💡 Lead conversations enabling critical thinking, curiosity and robust discussion that uncover the “why” (and the “why not”) behind critical decisions 💡 Evaluate and optimise advisory models following best practice to align with shifting organisational priorities 💡 Build a portfolio that reflects where your expertise is most valuable and impactful. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿? This credential is ideal for those who: ✅  Have significant experience in senior leadership roles and as a professional advisor, advisory board member or a non-executive director ✅ Embrace forward-thinking approaches and seek to stay ahead of emerging trends ✅ Value and are seeking structured frameworks and professional tools to use when chairing advisory boards. 📍 Location: Fordham University, New York City 📅 Dates: 29–30 April 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 – 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. 👉 Learn more and enrol: https://lnkd.in/gx7PQFbW #CertifiedChair #AdvisoryBoards #ElevateYourExpertise #ProfessionalDevelopment #NewYork

Don’t miss the pinnacle Advisory event of the year! The 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 offers a unique opportunity to elevate your advisory craft through formal keynote sessions, interactive discussions, practical workshops and informal networking — expect to engage with your peers throughout the day and walk away with a wealth of new connections! 💡Highlights include: ➤ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸: The current challenges and opportunities facing the governance sector. Keynote address by Mark Rigotti, Managing Director & CEO of Australian Institute of Company Directors ➤ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀:  The emerging role of advisory boards in this growing sector. Talk and panel Q&A with Catherine Sayer, CEO of Family Business Association (AU) ➤ 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲:  How does the current volatility impact our region and the advisory profession at large? Fireside chat and moderated Q&A with Jeremy Dicker, Former Diplomat & Managing Editor, International Intrigue ➤ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳: Comprehensive global updates on the trends shaping the future of the sector. Briefing with Louise Broekman, Founder & Head of Faculty of the Advisory Board Centre And much more! --- If you are interested, engaged, or exploring the future of the advisory board sector, join us to discover what’s next on the horizon! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗲 | 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 👉https://lnkd.in/gBKfvcZN #MegatrendsSummit2025 #AdvisoryExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment #NextHorizons

‘𝗛𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀’   Managing Director at Alto Cognito and Certified Chair™ Chris Chan WJ delved into governance and advisory boards for hedge funds in an article published in our March newsletter – arguing that those who embrace independent oversight will lead the industry, and those who resist will be left behind.   📖 Read here: https://lnkd.in/gv9bz2Ak   #AdvisoryBoards #AdvisorInsights 

We’re excited to welcome Mark Rigotti, Managing Director & CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, to the 2025 Megatrends Summit. In his keynote address, Mark will unpack the urgent concerns facing boards today – shedding light on the complex risks, strategic inflection points, and emerging opportunities that lie ahead. Through a thought-provoking moderated conversation and live audience Q&A, Mark will also explore what is keeping Directors awake at night and examine the role of advisory boards and their relationship with the broader governance ecosystem. This will be a must-attend for directors, executives, and advisors navigating today’s fast-shifting landscape. Seats are limited – secure your spot today. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gBKfvcZN

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This week we held the Certified Chair™ Executive Program in Singapore, where 16 advisory professionals honed their skills in effectively leading advisory boards and committees through evidence-backed theory and practical application. Congratulations to Stephen Beng Louis Berton Raymond Lau Lynette Lim Andrew Nicholls Eliza Ong Catriona Paterson PREMILA SIVAM, Chartered FCIPD, CKPIP Chris Smart Hariharan Subramanian David MH Tan Paul van Brenkelen 溫寶林 QRD® CESGA® GCB.D ISB® Stijn Welkers Lina Wynn Ronald Wight and Yuki Yasui – and welcome to our global best practice community! Thank you to Peter Bagge for being our guest Chair for this program. Singapore has long been one of the most consequential countries in the region when it comes to advisory boards, governance and economic growth, and this cohort will continue to contribute to this dynamic and growing sector. The Certified Chair™ is a unique qualification designed to support the evaluation, implementation and chairing of advisory boards, executive committees, councils, panels or board-level meetings. As advisory boards are distinct in their purpose and operation from statutory or fiduciary governance boards, engaging in dedicated professional development is crucial for effective chairing and membership. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx7PQFbW    #CertifiedChair #AdvisoryBoards #BestPractice