Margaret Hartley

A highly regarded leader with board and executive experience gained in, or with extensive knowledge of, the science, technology and innovation policy and delivery, NFP service delivery environments and regulatory functions. Underpinning her practical and in-depth knowledge of public administration and corporate governance is her ability to analyse information, think strategically, appropriately question to make informed decisions and assess performance. An excellent, calm and engaging communicator and adept at navigating complexity. Skills include • an influential leader building strong collaborative networks across government, industry, and public interest groups and consumers with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills. with a proven track record in successful delivery of business transformation and operational reforms and streamlining. • Influencing government policy development through provision of trusted, independent, innovative and evidence-based advice with proven impact over many years. Known as a quiet achiever and influencer. • Impactful stakeholder engagement by building consensus through inclusion and seeking win-win outcomes for all parties, for both national and international (eg as chair for OECD and WHO major chemicals programs and successfully representing the Australian Government at UN Environment Program chemicals treaties negotiations. • Committed to gender equity, diversity and inclusion for some 40 years reflected in her reputation for creating respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces that embrace diversity and people driven innovation.