"The Centre for Strategy and Governance is a loose network of 18 former top officials and one of the most quietly influential networks in Canberra, although they each act independently as professionals."
The Mandarin, 1 September 2023
The Centre for Strategy & Governance is a network of independent professionals with a deep understanding of Federal, State and Territory governments and a shared interest in providing high-level strategic and governance advice.
Our members have served in senior executive positions in the Australian Public Service and in leadership roles in the corporate sector.
Government
- serve on boards, advisory boards and audit committees
- advise on transformational programs
- lead and assist with reviews
- undertake policy, effectiveness, and efficiency reviews
- executive coaching, mentoring and advice
- ethics and integrity advice and reviews
Corporate
- serve on boards and advisory boards
- advice on dealing with government
- sounding board for managing directors and chairs
- mentor senior executives
- strategic advice to international companies with Australian subsidiaries or operations
Not-for-profit
- effective governance and strategic planning
- strategic advice to boards and management
- issues management
- sounding board for the organisation
- mentoring and coaching senior executives
Centre for Strategy and Governance statement on arrangements and processes for appointment to public sector boards
https://www.csgstrategy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Integrity-in-Government-Appointments-7.23.pdf
Ian Govey AM, former Australian Government Solicitor, joins the Centre for Strategy and Governance
Liz Cosson AM CSC, former Secretary of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, has joined the Centre for Strategy and Governance