Testimonials
Read what some of Australia's leading professionals have to say about Ann-Maree Moodie and her work.
Nick Greiner
Professional company director and former Premier of NSW.
"Ann-Maree Moodie is one of the most insightful and provocative writers in the field of corporate governance.
She is not burdened with baggage or prejudices and is willing to ask the simple but penetrating questions that really get to the heart of what makes a company and its board function.
One does not have to agree with everything she writes to find her a challenging and productive contributor to this important debate."
Bonnie Boezeman
Non-Executive Director of the Defence Housing Authority, Perpetual Trustees, Deputy Chairman NSW State Lottery Corporation, Catholic Development Fund and East Asia Advisory Council NSW Government
"In the present fragile world of global corporate companies dealing in different cultures and business financial markets, (Enron, World Com, HIH), it behooves a Chairman or company director to be abreast of cutting edge and compelling issues to not only improve the performance of boards, but of companies as a whole.
"I became aware of Ann-Maree Moodie's skills when she presented to the Harvard Club her excellent book on corporate governance, The Twenty First Century Board.
"But my true revelation of Ann-Maree's talents was working with her on her research for a dynamic boardroom case study .
"Ann-Maree is special. She absorbs complex concepts and subjects, and penetrates a line of questioning in the area of corporate governance so that she can project the vital information in a coherent and easily disseminating manner.
"Her writing, speaking and interviewing style is a model for anyone who needs to communicate to the broad economic community. The serious debate on corporate governance needs this type of thought provoking and professional input."
Belinda Hutchinson
Non-Executive Director, Telstra Corporation Limited, QBE Insurance, Energy Australia, TAB Limited, Crane Group Limited
"I have known Ann-Maree Moodie for several years and I am impressed by her research and writings on corporate governance issues. She is prepared to challenge the conventional norms and propose new and innovative solutions to the corporate governance problems which have arisen both domestically and internationally over the past few years.
"Ann-Maree demonstrates professionalism and integrity in her work and applies discipline and intellectual rigour in her research. She is thus well prepared to debate the complex issues facing management, boards, investors and regulators in developing a more robust corporate framework. I may not agree with all her ideas however she has challenged my thinking."
Diane Grady
Non-executive Woolworths, BHP Steel, Wattyl, Lend Lease US Office Trust, and the Sydney Opera House Trust.
"I always enjoy discussing corporate governance with Ann-Maree. The questions she asks make me think - so the interviews are always worthwhile. And I can trust her to keep confidences and report my perspective correctly."
Charles Curran
Chairman Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited, non-executive director QBE Insurance, Chairman Capital Investment Group Pty Ltd.
"Ann-Maree Moodie had developed a keen interest in the field of corporate governance prior to this topic achieving its current prominence.
"Accordingly, she has developed interesting insights into this issue which have enabled her to advance considered views.
"Ann-Maree is a thoughtful and engaging writer, and her developed interest in Corporate Governance enables her to make a valuable contribution to our ongoing consideration of this important matter.
Michael Quinn
Executive Chairman, Innovation Capital.
"I really enjoy jousting with Ann-Maree over board issues. She is not afraid to question 'conventional wisdom'. She is thoughtful and challenging.
Moreover Ann-Maree's approach is not one of negative criticism. She searches for ways boards can add value to a company rather than focusing solely on form and protection. I think she has a fine sense of the dynamics and pressures on boards, that every group of board members and each company is different, so application of regulation and methods has to be thoughtful.
Ann-Maree's CFO Magazine columns have led me to rethink issues on my boards on more than one occasion."
