MARIANNE PERKOVIC
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Marianne’s career spans three decades of experience across Executive, Board Director and Trustee roles in Banking and Financial Services, Financial Advice, Superannuation, and the Fashion Industry. Marianne’s journey as a contemporary leader and strategic thinker has been characterised by her ability to work in complex and challenging environments. Over Marianne’s career she has lead large, diverse teams (over 2,000 people), inspiring them to lead with authenticity and confidence.
Additionally, Marianne’s passion for driving sustainable transformation with a positive environmental and social impact led her to serve as the Chair of the Australian Fashion Council, where she advocates for innovation and growth in the fashion & fibre sector.
Marianne has held senior executive positions at KPMG Australia, where she contributed her expertise to the financial services sector. At the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), where she worked for over a decade, as the Executive General Manager of Commonwealth Private Bank and Wealth Management Advice,
In 2006, Marianne was appointed CEO of Count Financial Limited, making her the youngest female CEO of an ASX-listed company at that time.
Marianne’s contributions to the financial services industry have been recognised by the Financial Services Council, who in 2017 awarded her the Industry Contribution Award, recognising her significant contributions spanning over two decades. Her impact on the industry was further acknowledged when she became a finalist for the FINSIA Pinnacle Award for the Most Outstanding Woman in Financial Services and Money Management’s Female of the Year.
Marianne’s holds a Bachelor of Economics with a Business Law major from Macquarie University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science in Coaching Psychology at The University of Sydney, further deepening her understanding of human behaviour and evidence based coaching techniques.
Marianne is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, reflecting her commitment to corporate governance and ethical leadership. She is also a proud member of Chief Executive Women, an organisation dedicated to advancing women in leadership positions and promoting gender diversity in the corporate world.
Marianne current portfolio includes.
- Chair, The Australian Fashion Council
- Non-Executive Director and Trustee for Insignia Financial Group Investments & Superannuation Trustee Boards this includes.
- IOOF Investment Management Limited
- Nulis Nominees (Australia) Limited
- OnePath Custodians Pty Limited
- Oasis Funds Management Limited
- Non-Executive Director, RAM Essential Services Property Fund (ASX: REP)
- Non-Executive Director, Orygen Youth Mental Health Foundation
- Audit and Risk Committee Member, Luminesce Alliance
Marianne also is a facilitator for the CEW leaders Program and Syndicate Chair for the CEO Institute.
VANESSA VENNING
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Vanessa is a leading Executive Coach, engaging facilitator and presenter and has worked with hundreds of senior leaders and teams across global businesses. She helps executives to think beyond, to navigate personal and professional change, rediscover career confidence and design transition strategies for future executive careers, Non-Executive Board and Portfolio careers.
Vanessa draws on wisdom gained from a diverse and unique career – a registered nurse, a professional singer and recording artist, creating history recording the first multi-track digital single in Australia entering the National Film and Sound Archives, as well as being a television presenter with Seven Network.
Vanessa pivoted, returned to post graduate studies, and transitioned to a successful corporate career as a Human Resources Director and People and Culture Executive. Her decades long corporate career led the development and implementation of people and culture strategies that positioned business for the future; organisation and leadership development; and elevated change and transformation capability. Her experience spans diverse sectors including technology and business intelligence, professional services, travel, broadcast media, retail, luxury brands and medical devices.
As an experienced Executive Coach Vanessa is known for being challenging and supportive, creating fresh perspective and generating insights.
Vanessa identified an alarming trend, where executives, in particular women, suffered from a confidence plummet, despite being at a stage in their career where you would expect them to have it in spades. Curiosity led to further research and studies on this topic to understand the impact on the individual, organisations and society. Vanessa has subsequently co-author her first book on this topic and coaches executives to navigate pivotal career moments, to re-connect with confidence and build resilience to realise career success.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor and Master of Business| University of Technology Sydney. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD); Brain-Based Coaching Certification | Neuroleadership Institute; Foundations of Applied Neuroscience Certification | Neuroscience Academy; Accredited Whole Brain Thinking practitioner. She is a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation).
