David Hogan

General Manager

Accomplished General Manager recognised for leading organisational change that delivers measurable improvements in employee engagement, customer satisfaction and reputational confidence. Builds organisational value through sound planning and proven executive level leadership. Demonstrated strategic planning capability at executive level across multiple industries in complex, issues rich socio-political environments across both public and private sectors. Recognised for developing and implementing multi-level, corporate affairs strategies and campaigns that have measurably improved organisational performance, stakeholder trust and supported government objectives culminating in awards and appointments to boards and advisory groups. A trusted CEO and Board advisor, the consummate professional combined with a personable style and pragmatism that enables his teams to successfully deliver on organisational objectives. Multi industry experience across water, energy, agriculture, tourism, natural resource management in both public and private sectors. Organisations that are focused on managing reputation, trust and social licence will benefit greatly from my broad experience in leading and supporting organisations at executive level in Corporate, Government and Community Affairs related functions. I know the "questions to ask" of CEOs and executive teams as to the right strategies and actions that leadership teams need to have in place to protect and enhance the organisations brands, trust and social licence. In addition depending on the Board structure and model, I am able to mentor and support Corporate Affairs executives and CEOs manage their reputational risk profiles and ensure robust strategies are in place for the organisation. In an era with reputation, stakeholder relations and community trust is at the forefront, I have the experience and track record to be able to support Boards, CEOs and organisations navigate and prepare for reputational risk, top tier issues management at both state and national level. As a proven Executive Leader and communicator - I am widely respected with a track record in delivering organisation change and significantly improving employee engagement that has underpinned improvements in customer service, stakeholder engagement, safety and social licence. Im a compelling and engaging communicator that has lifted employee engagement at both team and organisational level from 56% to 80% at LLS and from 64% to 86% at WaterNSW. Recognised to be able to engage effectively both internally and externally through collaboration, insight and trust. I am fortunate to be respected as a Corporate Affairs leader, with proven stakeholder, political and community strategic level insight. Significant experience in leading organisational strategies and advocacy through multiyear plans. This has included the development of innovative, research driven communications, media, stakeholder engagement and government relations with state and national level issues management experience. Stakeholder Engagement leader – Lifted positive stakeholder sentiment measured through independent market research. Extensive experience engaging with Government, MPs, and Ministers through to first nations communities and stakeholders including peak industry groups in water, energy, tourism and agricultural industries. Widely respected with broad networks.