Expertise | Denise Morton

STRATEGIST & GOVERNANCE EXPERT

As an experienced board advisor with exposure to many different boards,
I bring expertise in working with the chair and the board. I have:

Worked with over 70 boards with differing legal structures.
Guided boards on their strategic direction.
Enhanced the performance of good boards.
Brought about realignment within the governance framework.
Worked with boards to resolve conflict between directors
and between the board and the executive.
Assisted boards in crisis.
Developed an extensive director network.

WH&S FOCUS

During my career I have:

Developed a range of knowledge and skills which I can adapt to
different organisations.
Developed a broad understanding of many different industry sectors.
Gained expertise in developing strategy gained through operational experience and consulting to boards.
Identified risks (both negative and opportunistic) within an organisation.
Applied governance principles effectively and efficiently in
client boardrooms.
Have a strong workplace health and safety focus developed from a career at WorkCover Queensland, having worked in numerous policy and claim roles.

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES FOR NED ROLE

I have the following personal attributes which allows me to be a valued
member of a board:

A strong work ethic.
A strategic thinker.
An ability to develop strong working relationships without becoming too personal.
An ability to rapidly acquire new knowledge.
A strong ability to analyse information to identify key issues.
A preparedness to ask appropriate questions.
A willingness to listen and hear other perspectives.
Flexible and adaptable to change providing a good argument is put forward.
Independent thinker.
A strong moral compass to guide my decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration
University of Queensland
Completed in 2002 – 2004

Company Directors Course Australian
Institute of Company Directors
Completed in 2006

Certificate in Financial Markets
Securities Institute of Australia
Completed in 1994