Vanessa Hughes

Vanessa Hughes is an accomplished executive officer and senior executive assistant administrator with a vast array of experience in executive and board support in diverse organizational settings, including an ASX-listed company and statutory authority.

With a career spanning over 12.5 years, Vanessa has excelled in roles supporting Managing Directors, Ministers, Chairs, and major change programs, showcasing her ability to navigate complex business functions with senior-level decision-making accountability.

Vanessa's proficiency lies in advanced multisector relationship building and management, where she has cultivated lasting partnerships with board members and stakeholders across public and private sectors, contributing significantly to business success.

Her areas of expertise encompass executive support, administrative management, business process improvement, people and team management, coaching, reporting, communications development, project coordination, and executive liaison.

Vanessa's educational background includes an Associate Diploma of Business from Rockhampton College of TAFE, a Senior Certificate from Toowoomba State High School, and training in PRINCE2 Project Management and Leadership Program from Australian Hearing.

She has held key positions such as Executive Officer at KinCare, Executive Officer at Australian Hearing, Senior Executive Assistant at Australian Hearing, and various roles in administration and personal assistance in organizations like Laing+Simmons Residential Investment Services and Harts Australasia Limited.