John Mackaskill-Smith

Dynamic experienced governance and executive leader | Certified Board Chair |Governance success across start-ups to refreshing existing companies to acquisitions and mergers | Talented Storyteller; engages audiences’ heads and hearts | Data driven | Expert working with disparate stakeholders across social, cultural and scientific settings within complex political environments | Extensive local, national and global exposure underpinning experience | Critical thinker | Collaborative and consultative | Diplomatic and politically-aware highly skilled communicator | Drives long term value: organic, leveraged, partnerships and JVs | Broad range of settings exposure: cross-government, sectors/industry, commercial, not-for-profit, NGO, SME and start-ups | Minimises risk and resistance | Inspires, develops and enables individuals & teams to deliver outstanding solutions and experiences for stakeholders.