The strategic path to your portfolio career
Empowering accomplished women to confidently navigate the transition into non-executive and portfolio careers – with clarity, strategy, and real-world insight.
We remove the guesswork from your next chapter. Our approach is built on experience – because we’ve been where you are, and we know what works.
Ready to take charge of your non-executive career?
Our Services
ANEW supports accomplished women in building successful non-executive and portfolio careers through two key offerings:
Resident Director Services
Overseas entities operating Australian companies need Australian Resident Directors to meet regulatory requirements. Hence, we connect qualified local Non-Executive Directors with overseas entities operating in Australia who need Australian Resident Directors.
These positions can be difficult to access without the right networks. However, ANEW can bridge that gap by helping experienced governance professionals find opportunities and assist foreign-owned companies in securing trusted, compliant local representation.
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Learning & Coaching
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ANEW teaches the social and strategic game of landing board roles.
We help women hone their networking skills and facilitate introductions and access to the hidden board roles market thus empowering them to succeed on their own terms.
Who are our services for?
ANEW empowers qualified Non-Executive Directors to advance their careers and for organisations to reap the benefits of diverse, balanced governance.
- We aim to support women in building portfolio careers by connecting them with paid, flexible part-time and contract-based roles that are both engaging and impactful.
- We assist overseas businesses entering the Australian market to appoint experienced Resident Directors skilled in the local corporate, final and legal environment.
Who We Are
Australian Non-Executive Women (ANEW) is majority-owned and run by successful Non-Executive women passionate about facilitating the growth of diverse representation on boards that reflects the world they influence.
Jennifer Cook
CEO and Non-Executive Director
Jennifer is a Non-Executive Director of Centuria Property Fund Ltd (No.2) trustee for ASX200 listed Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX:CIP), and Australia’s largest volunteer emergency service, Surf Lifesaving Australia. She also has a property consulting business, Jennifer Cook Strategy.
Jennifer is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business.
Dan Liszka
Program Director
Dan’s career spans coaching, business advisory and capital raising. For the past seven years he has worked with accomplished female directors, creating a program that supports them to transition into listed board roles.
He is the Founder and CEO of the Humans United by Business (HUBB) business owners community and Executive Director of Humans United by Law. Dan is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors (GAICD).
Our Advisory Board
Joanne Ford
Joanne is a Non Executive Director of Deka Australia, and the Catholic Education Network, where she also Chairs the People, Culture and Renumeration Committee.
She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.
Kelly Humphreys
Kelly is an experienced ASX Chair director, currently serving as Chair of Raiz Invest Limited (ASX:RZI), Executive Chair of Toys R Us (ASX:TOY) and Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit, Risk and Finance Committees on the Boards of The National Stock Exchange (ASX:NSX), and Latrobe Health Services.
Kelly is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD), has a Master of Management and a Diploma of Financial Services.
Sara Watts
Sara serves on the boards Nuix (ASX:NXL), of Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR), Trajan Scientific and Medical (ASX:TRJ), Uniting NSW/ACT, the Sydney Opera House Trust and the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s audit committee.
Sara is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD). She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and a Master of Business Administration.
Special Advisor
Ruth Medd
Ruth is best known as a Founder of Women on Boards. For more than 20 years she supported women to realise their directorship aspirations. She is the Executive Chair of Australian Chocolate Pty Ltd (Charley’s Chocolate) an innovative SME.
She is the former Chair of the Australian Health and Science Institute Pty Ltd, director of the National Foundation for Australian Women, trustee of the NSW Historic Houses Trust, chair of Australian Ethical Superannuation Ltd and director of The Infants Home Ashfield.
Connect With Us
Ready to take the next step on your strategic path to board success? Need local Australian Resident Directors for your company or client?
We’re here to support your transition with clarity, confidence, and insight. Get in touch to explore how we can help you build a fulfilling non-executive or portfolio career.
