"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