Deirdre has extensive Australian and Asian experience as a management consultant, corporate executive and academic, helping organisations implement business strategy and improve business performance through effective people management.

Deirdre has consulted to domestic and global organisations across diverse industries including banking and financial services, consumer products, hospitality, utilities, agriculture, transportation and education.

She is also actively involved in leadership development, executive coaching and mentoring programs in Australia and Asia. Deirdre completed three terms as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of OBE Organic, the world’s oldest organic beef exporting company. She was also on the Board of Outward Bound International, a global non-profit network of experiential outdoor education organisations.

Deirdre is a former Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of
Company Directors, and current Member of the Australian Psychological Society.