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SEAN WILSON
Non-Executive Director | Chair | Secretary | Strategic Advisor
Driving Strategy | Strengthening Governance | Ensuring Compliance | Building Value
Sydney NSW • 0448 827 718 • sean@seanwilson.com.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seanadrianwilson • www.seanwilson.com.au
OVERVIEW
I bring over 20 years of governance leadership across commercial, government and not-for-profit boards and committees. With a proven combination of strategic clarity, financial discipline, risk oversight and transformation leadership built through more than a decade as a board-appointed CEO delivering growth, turnaround outcomes and organisational resilience.
My career spans SaaS, HR, tech, health, medical research, government, NDIS, community services, digital marketplaces, membership organisations, professional services, advertising, building and more. Across each sector, I’m known for strengthening governance frameworks, improving transparency, embedding data-driven decision-making and aligning organisations to deliver sustainable results.
I work best with boards seeking clear direction, strong commercial thinking, constructive challenge and balanced governance oversight.
BOARD VALUE PROPOSITION
I help boards and executive teams navigate complexity with a grounded, independent and forward-looking approach. My board contributions focus on:
Bringing clarity to strategy, risk and performance
Strengthening governance frameworks, controls and reporting
Providing commercial insight shaped by real-world CEO experience
Supporting transformational change, digital uplift and organisational renewal
Maintaining disciplined oversight while fostering constructive relationships
Helping organisations make decisions that are ethical, evidence-based and aligned with long-term value
BOARD VALUE SNAPSHOT (WHAT I BRING)
20+ years governance experience across commercial, NFP & government boards
Former board-appointed CEO with multi-million P&L, growth and turnaround credentials
Strong strategy, risk, financial oversight & organisational performance capability
Deep experience in regulated, compliance-heavy environments (health, HR/law, government, tech)
Collaborative, transparent and data-informed governance style
Skilled at strengthening governance frameworks, controls, reporting and board assurance
CORE GOVERNANCE STRENGTHS
Strategy & Performance Oversight
Risk, Compliance & Assurance
Financial Governance & Audit
Commercial Growth & Transformation
Technology, Digital & Data Governance
People, Culture & Workforce Strategy
Stakeholder & Government Relations
Committee Leadership (Finance, Audit, Investment, Governance, Fundraising)
BOARD EXPERIENCE (HIGHLIGHTS)
BetterHR | Workforce Guardian (2017–2024)
Company Director • Company Secretary • Public Officer • Acting Chair
Strengthened governance, audit, reporting and compliance
Improved financial controls, delegated authorities & risk frameworks
Led strategic planning & commercialisation oversight
Contributed to investor readiness and capital/sale processes
Successfully navigated extreme economic uncertainty during COVID-19 pandemic
Kolling Foundation / North Foundation (2008–2010)
Company Director • Company Secretary • Public Officer • Multiple-Committee Member
Improved governance, audit, controls and reporting
Oversight across Finance, Audit, Investment & Fundraising
Resolved complex compliance and regulatory issues
Additional Governance
Advisory Boards – GemTracks, Media Networks, Close To Home Media
Committees – Audit, Investment, Risk, Research Grants, Fundraising, Governance
Government committees, reform groups & ministerial appointments
Business Associations/Chambers of Commerce
Community Groups such as Mr Australasia (Men’s Health & Suicide Prevention)
EXECUTIVE BACKGROUND (BOARD-RELEVANT)
CEO, BetterHR: 250% share value uplift, double-digit growth, 60,000+ users, earned major equity
CEO, Zonda: Turnaround to 34% gross profit in 6 months, resolved material compliance, governance and operational risk in regulated environments
CEO, Marine Seven: Scaled revenue, integrated 5 acquisitions
CEO, Kolling Foundation: Double-digit growth, deficits → surplus
National GM, HIA: Multi-year double-digit growth for $85M+ organisation
National Sales Director, Sensis: Record sales, multiple awards
Senior Advisor, NSW Govt: Policy, strategy, stakeholder engagement
IT Manager, Government: Multi-million IT budgets & transformation
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATION
AICD Governance Training
Governance Institute of Australia – Governance Certification
AHRI – HR Accreditation
ITPA – Technology Accreditation
CEO Institute – Leadership Certification
Qualifications in Business Management, HR, IT, Legal Services & Marketing
SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Health • HR/Legal Tech • Government • Community • Professional Services • Digital • NDIS • Recruitment • Membership Organisations • Advertising • Building • Retail
AWARDS
Top 50 Small Business Leaders • Best HR & Employment Law CEO • Best HR Software & Advisory Firm • Multiple Sales & Leadership Awards • Board Commendations
BOARD SKILLS MATRIX
Category - Rating
Notes
Governance & Risk ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Extensive board history; governance expert
Strategy & Performance ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strong CEO + board-level strategy leadership
Financial Oversight & Audit ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Multi-million P&L + committee experience
People, Culture & Remuneration ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Deep HR/IR + CEO-level culture leadership
Digital, Technology & Cyber ⭐⭐⭐⭐
IT Manager + SaaS CEO; strong digital governance
Stakeholder & Government ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Senior adviser + multiple govt committees
Sector Breadth ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Health, HR tech, gov, community, digital, NDIS
COVER LETTER
Sean Wilson – Board Value Proposition
I am a strategic, results-driven leader whose judgment consistently drives clarity, growth, and resilience across complex organisations. I create enduring impact not because of the roles I have held, but because of how I think, decide, and align organisations for sustained success. With over two decades of executive leadership and governance experience, I deliver results that matter in any context.
Impact Through Comparative Judgment, Not Titles
Boards seek directors who contribute meaningful insight and sound decision-making when stakes are high and information is incomplete. My value lies in how I interpret risk, catalyse strategic alignment, and shape outcomes without relying on operational authority. I bring disciplined judgment rooted in commercial rigour, governance literacy, and a systems view that strengthens board thinking and effectiveness.
Demonstrable Value Across Contexts
I have guided digital transformation, driven double and triple-digit growth, converted losses to profit, and modernised governance frameworks. My contributions have consistently lifted enterprise value, strengthened operational performance, and improved stakeholder confidence. I’ve delivered measurable outcomes in diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, SaaS, professional services, government, and community organisations because my approach is both strategic and adaptable.
Bridging Strategy, Execution, and Governance
My strengths lie at the intersection of strategy and execution. I identify inflection points early, shift organisations from ambiguity to focus, and embed disciplined frameworks that deliver predictable outcomes. I help boards and executive teams translate purpose into measurable performance while safeguarding long-term resilience and governance integrity.
Collaborative Influence and High-Performance Culture
I activate organisational alignment by fostering trust, facilitating robust debate, and enabling teams to translate strategic intent into measurable results. My leadership consistently strengthens cultures of accountability, inclusive decision-making, and high performance, all of which underpin strong board-executive partnerships.
In Essence
If titles fade but judgment remains, what stays true about how I create impact is this: I translate complexity into clarity, convert strategic intent into quantifiable value, and elevate governance and performance across every mandate I serve. That consistent pattern, not the organisation I led, is what I bring to a board.
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