Christine Locher

Chairman of the Board at Matthews Hospitality Group
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Adelaide Area
Languages
  • Greek -
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Credentials

  • FAICD
    Australian Institute of Company Directors
    Oct, 2010
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Matthews Hospitality Group
    • Australia
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chairman of the Board
      • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Adelaide Central Market Authority
    • Australia
    • Consumer Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Exec Director
      • Jul 2020 - Present

  • Beerenberg Pty Ltd
    • Australia
    • Food & Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Jul 2015 - Present

  • VUCA Trusted Advisors
    • Australia
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Dec 2014 - Present

      VUCA was founded in 2014 by its 5 founding partners, Christine Locher, Kevin Osborn, Greg Connor, David Spear and David Travers; all trusted advisors and accomplished leaders with extensive experience in effective board and executive practice. VUCA also benefits from the counsel of its Senior Associates a group of experienced thought leaders that share its passion to build and optimise individual and organisational excellence. The team is further enhanced by its outstanding cohort of psychologists and human resource professionals. VUCA’s goal is to provide high-impact, practical solutions to companies seeking lasting and measurable improvement in the effectiveness and performance of its Board and Executive at an individual and organisational level. Furthermore VUCA is driven by the passion to develop leadership practices within its client organisations to better position them to lead effectively and thrive in a business world characterised by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience VUCA’s Directors and Senior Associates collaborate closely with key decision makers within their client’s organisation to define requirements and success factors. This approach ensures a highly customised solution is developed including a rigorous and effective approach to building capability and optimising individual and organisational performance. Our service offering extends to: Board - advisory boards, governance, board performance, NED search, coaching Executive Leadership – C suite search, retention and development, coaching Consultancy – IR/ER, change management, organisational restructure and review.

  • Solutions@Locher Pty. Ltd.
    • Principal
      • Jan 2011 - Present

      Established in 2011 Solutions@Locher provides to its clients insight and advice in areas related to organisational review and restructure; change management; strategic planning; Board Director search; Board effectiveness; peer to peeer executive development; coaching. Christine and her highly experienced team provide services to clients including SA Power Networks (formerly ETSA); Viterra; Attorney-General's Department; University College of London UCL SERA; The University of Adelaide; SA Water; ACH Group; Anglicare-SA; Motor Accident Commission; Sage Automation; The Australian Centre for Social Innovation; Cancer Council; Campbell Page; and Adelaide Festival Centre Trust amongst others.

  • University of Adelaide
    • Australia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Council Member
      • May 2015 - Dec 2021

      Appointed as a member of the Council of The University of Adelaide from May 2015. Established in 1874 and with over 25,000 students and 3,500 staff, The University of Adelaide is consistently ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide.Convenor, People and Culture CommitteeThis Committee is responsible for advising Council on the strategic people priorities for the University.

    • Business School Advisory Board Member
      • Jul 2009 - Jun 2015

  • Business SA
    • Australia
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Director
      • Dec 2013 - Nov 2021

  • Public Trustee
    • Australia
    • Accounting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member Audit and Risk Management Committee
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  • Australian Dance Theatre
    • Australia
    • Performing Arts
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Director
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Think 180
    • Chair Advisory Board
      • Jun 2011 - Jun 2015

      www.think180.com.au www.think180.com.au

  • Locher Human Resources
    • Executive Chair
      • Apr 2001 - Dec 2010

      Founder of the company in 2001 - providing integrated recruitment, retention and develoment strategies to private and public sector. Founder of the company in 2001 - providing integrated recruitment, retention and develoment strategies to private and public sector.

  • Select Staff
    • Executive Director
      • Jun 1991 - Jan 2001

      Built up the Select Staff division of Speakman & Associates from a green field site to t/over of $80m Pioneered self insurance resulting in disciplined approach to contractor health and safety and competitive advantage. Responsibility for over 2500 employees and contractors across SA Built up the Select Staff division of Speakman & Associates from a green field site to t/over of $80m Pioneered self insurance resulting in disciplined approach to contractor health and safety and competitive advantage. Responsibility for over 2500 employees and contractors across SA

  • Drake International
    • Senior Consultant
      • 1983 - 1991

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