DIRECTOR
Melissa has experience with NFP governance and strategic leadership. 30+ years of legal and business expertise.
Available for board appointments in Sydney and nationally.
With over three decades of legal and business experience, I bring strategic insight and governance expertise to board positions. As a qualified Company Director (following my successful completion of the Company Directors Course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors) and active board member, I specialise in guiding organizations through strategic growth, succession planning, and governance excellence.
Areas of Board Expertise
Strategic Planning & Risk Management
- Business succession planning
- Generational wealth transfer
- Risk framework development
- Strategic growth initiatives
Governance & Compliance
- Legal compliance oversight
- Corporate governance
- Regulatory framework expertise
- Policy development
Stakeholder Management
- Community engagement
- Member relations
- Strategic partnerships
- Professional networking
Current & Past Positions
- Board Member, Orana NSW Inc
- Treasurer & Committee Member, Miranda Musical Theatre Company
- Committee Member, Sydney Musical and Opera Society
Professional Qualifications
- Masters of Applied Law (Business Law)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Commerce (with Merit, major: management studies)
- Australian Institute of Company Directors, Company Directors Course Graduate
- Family Business Association Accredited Adviser
- Fellow of the ANZ College of Notaries
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales
- Solicitor of the Federal Court of Australia
Professional Memberships
I am particularly interested in board positions within:
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Arts and cultural institutions
- Professional services
- Community organisations
- Educational institutions
My unique combination of legal expertise, business acumen, and governance experience enables me to:
- Navigate complex regulatory environments
- Guide strategic decision-making
- Ensure robust governance frameworks
- Foster sustainable growth
- Facilitate effective succession planning
I believe in bringing a balanced approach to board leadership, combining:
- Strategic thinking with practical implementation
- Risk management with growth opportunities
- Governance excellence with operational understanding
- Professional expertise with emotional intelligence
I welcome discussions about board opportunities that align with my expertise and values. Please contact me to discuss potential board positions or speaking engagements.
