Board Director and Advisor

Louise Cummins is a qualified and experienced non-executive board director and advisor with strategy, marketing, finance and digital transformation skills.

Qualifications

  • Australian Institute of Company Directors - Advanced Not for Profit Governance

  • Australian Institute of Company Directors - Foundations of Directorship

  • Women on Boards – Getting on Boards course

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Board & Advisory roles

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Australian Marketing Institute AMI (2021-2023) - Non Executive Director

AMI is the requisite organisation for professional marketers and authoritative voice of Marketing in Australia. With the largest network of marketers in Australia, the Australian Marketing Institute has been supporting progress in the careers of our members and advancing the marketing profession since 1933. Served on the Finance and Risk sub committee, including being appointed Chair. Also served as an educator running a module on personal branding.

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Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre (2017-2022) - Non Executive Director

Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre (SDECC) is an organisation that specialises in providing free counselling and support for young people aged 14 -25 with problematic alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use and their families. SDECC works within a family inclusive, trauma informed framework and our highly qualified counsellors understand the complexities of AOD use, including any mental health issues.

In addition to governance and strategy support the role included serving on the sub committee to recruit a new CEO, development of new brand, and launch of online education program modules. During my tenure as an NED the organisation demonstrated strong growth and the team achieved 2020 Best Workplace certification.

Chairperson Body Corporate Strata (2015-2022)

“I served alongside Louise in her role as Non-Executive Director on the SDECC board. Louise brought a wealth of strategic experience and energy into her governance role. She was able to provide creative thinking and pushed for innovation to further operational excellence. These skills along with her governance knowledge and ability to collaborate made her a really valuable member of the board.”

Nick Dillenbeck, Management Consultant

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“Louise served as a Non-Executive Director for the Australian Marketing Institute. During her tenure, she provided strong strategic guidance, questioned assumptions, championed innovation, and lead discussions on effective risk management. I highly recommend her for future board and governance roles.”

Bronwyn Powell GAICD, CEO - Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)

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