Chair Profile
‘People are every organisation’s most important asset, yet it’s often the people challenges that tie leaders in knots. I’m passionate about supporting the growth and development of leaders to help them unravel the knots.‘
After establishing a career in senior Human Resources and Industrial Relations roles, Heather Warner founded and grew a successful people and culture business for over 20 years consulting to a wide and diverse range of industries in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors from Health to Financial Services, Mining and Indigenous Corporations.
Working with Boards, CEOs and Executives, Heather has demonstrated capabilities in helping business leaders cultivate positive culture through practical guidance and support – including coaching individuals and teams, and building internal structure, systems and skills.
The unprecedented pace of change in our world has presented all organisations with significant challenges, the global pandemic adding a new level. Heather’s strategic and practical expertise in change management has been sought out by many organisations across all sectors to successfully navigate the changes and minimise risk to business culture and profitability including Qld and NSW state government departments.
Recognising the impact of mental health in workplaces, Heather worked with a private health service provider to develop a market first Employee Assistance Program “App” to support the company’s EAP offer to corporate clients.
As a member for over 5 years, Heather understands the value Vistage has provided her to remain contemporary and grow her own business to a successful sale.
Some additional highlights of her career include:
- Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Qualified Ontological Coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation
- 21 years successful business owner, company ranked in top 100 prior to sale.
- Broad multi-sector experience across most industries
- Cultural transformation and change manager
- Board experience in the Education and Health sectors