Experience

Value Creators Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Value Creators designs and delivers programs aiming to transform business and increase profits through managing change and developing resilience in an ever evolving business environment plus the vital link of developing and supporting people to give them a competitive edge in life.We develop core skills to focus on a successful future and enjoy personal and professional growth through interactive learning sessions to get the best outcomes and greatest benefits. Value Creators designs and delivers programs aiming to transform business and increase profits through managing change and developing resilience in an ever evolving business environment plus the vital link of developing and supporting people to give them a competitive edge in life.We develop core skills to focus on a successful future and enjoy personal and professional growth through interactive learning sessions to get the best outcomes and greatest benefits.



Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council (WA)

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council is a non-profit organisation managed by a professional team and overseen by a voluntary Board of Management covering industries across the three main sectors of Primary Production, Food and Beverage, and Furnishing and Textiles.The Council has three core functions: • Leadership role in promoting training to industry, including partnerships between industry and the training sector. • Supporting innovation and workforce development. • Provide forward looking advice to State and Commonwealth Governments on training needs and priorities for public funding.As a member of the Board, I would be happy to talk with you about how the Council can assist your business and industry sector.



Here Business & Wealth

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  What makes HERE Business and Wealth your Most Valuable Player … the exceptionally talented pool of Associates and Directors spanning strategy and advisory, accounting and tax, and wealth management. Ann Maree is proud to be part of this team that offers a high quality and premium service, including accounting, tax, strategy, finance, M&A, debt and equity funding, business consulting, coaching and mentoring, complex financial modelling and analysis. No matter where your business is at - if you are a start-up or considering an IPO or M&A transaction, or if your business is in a crisis situation, or you need assistance with the formulation of business growth strategies, re-structure, turnaround or succession / exit planning, the team at Here Business and Wealth can help.



Strategy Matrix

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Strategy Matrix is a consultancy business focused on facilitation, strategic planning and business development. We specialise in bringing people together to help them make sound business decisions. The business offers value via critical insights into people and group processes; strategy and business development; and expertise in agribusiness, and natural resources and land management. We are respected for our blend of strategic, creative and practical thinking. We have had terrific success helping SME’s, government, the community and industry to develop strategic business plans, build capacity and manage change. Our team has exceptional stakeholder engagement and consultation skills. We are keen to help you and your business transform and grow so call us on 0408 603 126 to chat about how we can help find your strategic pathway to success.



University of Western Australia

• Higher Education

• Adjunct Senior Lecturer

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Conferred the title of Adjunct Senior Lecturer within the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of WA. Ann Maree was awarded this title as formal recognition of her significant contribution to the work and activities of the University and her extensive linkages with agri-business. Ann Maree uses this role to enhance collaboration between academia and industry by providing the essential link to ensure practical outcomes and industry benefits. Conferred the title of Adjunct Senior Lecturer within the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of WA. Ann Maree was awarded this title as formal recognition of her significant contribution to the work and activities of the University and her extensive linkages with agri-business. Ann Maree uses this role to enhance collaboration between academia and industry by providing the essential link to ensure practical outcomes and industry benefits.



Indigenous Land Corporation

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Jun 2011

  Executive role focused on Indigenous business development related to land management, land acquisition, and strategic initiatives across WA. Significant results of my efforts included the development of collaborative funding for several new strategic projects, for example Farm Training WA; the state-wide pastoral-based Indigenous Landholder Service Program; and the Kimberley Ranger Program. These projects achieved significant targeted outcomes and delivered substantial Indigenous benefit. For example, the Indigenous Land Corporation Board and the State Government approved a joint investment of $8.1m over five years to fund the on-ground development of Indigenous-held Pastoral Leases, plus the overarching governance and management structure.

• Business School

  • 2009 - 2011

  My research project into the design of a business model for development of the Australian Bush Plum, a plant of local provenance to the Kimberley and of significant cultural importance for local Indigenous people, received the UWA Business School Dux award. I was awarded the inaugural (2011) University of Western Australia Business School Company Director’s Prize, a partnership between the University and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. My research project into the design of a business model for development of the Australian Bush Plum, a plant of local provenance to the Kimberley and of significant cultural importance for local Indigenous people, received the UWA Business School Dux award. I was awarded the inaugural (2011) University of Western Australia Business School Company Director’s Prize, a partnership between the University and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.



NSW National Parks & Wildlife

• Manager Community Consultation & Acting Manager Kosciuszko Planning

  • Mar 2002 - Dec 2004

  Senior roles focused on the development of a new 20-year Plan of Management for Kosciuszko National Park. I conducted extensive consultation and collaboration with farmers, peak conservation groups, local community and park neighbours, large corporate’s and business operators, recreation groups and park users, and Indigenous groups. I helped establish a highly successful community consultation process that built capacity for change. This included the Community Forum made up of 21 people; the Aboriginal Working Group; and the Independent Scientific Committee. Through facilitation, strategic negotiation, and rapport building, I helped them reach mutual agreement on



WA Department of Environment & Conservation

• Regional Bushcare Program Manager

  • Apr 1998 - Mar 2002

  My work involved being part of a regional, state and national team focused on landscape scale environmental change and methods to integrate biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. My success was based on my ability to establish long-term planning and thinking at both a local and regional scale. I was able to influence the change process via communication and strong leadership across government, community, and especially with land owners and managers. My approach was based on building capacity to achieve lasting change. A key result was the establishment of a rigorous on-ground project design, assessment, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation process.



WA Department of Environment and Conservation

• Regional Ecologist

  • Apr 1996 - Mar 1998