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Join Carmel Ackerly, Interim CEO of the Australian Institute of Management VT, as she shares her experiences and insights on the transition from Director to CEO. Learn about the importance of efficient board processes, separation of roles, and nurturing the board team. Discover valuable strategies for effective board meetings, member selection, and managing risks in the ever-changing business landscape.
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Better Boards ConferenceFrom Director to CEO – A Personal Journey Carmel Ackerly
Carmel Ackerly – Who am I? • Carmel Ackerly is Interim CEO of the Australian Institute of Management VT and Interim CEO of Idria • Carmel has a Masters of Management (Norwegian Business School), two Graduate Diplomas in Education and she is a CPA • She represented AIM VT on the Victorian Premier’s recent Super Trade Mission to China and at the American Training & Development Conference in Denver, USA .
Carmel – continued….. • Prior to joining AIM, she was the Executive Director of Hyland Business Services Pty Ltd for 12 years. • Her client list included: the Australian Institute of Management; NAB; Family Life; GM Holden; the Guild Group; Franchise Council of Australia; Bridgestone; Bakers Delight; and Barwon Health.
Board Experience • State Sports Centre Trust Nine Years • Driver Education Centre Australia Five Years • BFC (Bristol Decorator Centres) Two Years • Electrical Safety Commission One Year
Executive Leadership • Interim CEO 10 Months • Director Client Solutions Two Years • Principal Director 12 Years
The most important relationship • Separation of roles • Efficient Board processes • An analytical approach to issues management
Board operational processes • Nurturing the Board Team • Run efficient Board Meetings • Relationship with the Chair
The Board ‘WRAP’ What is the issue Risks and challenges Actions and decisions Position
Key Questions Does the business of the entity serve and protect its: • Money • Brand • Customers/Clients
Be ‘One Eyed’ Balancing Priorities: Present vs Future Internal vs External environment The staff team vs the Board team
A critical partnership • Separation of roles • Efficient Board processes • An analytical approach to issues management