Bernie Ferguson

Bernie Ferguson GAICD has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Starting with Canva, Bernie served as the Head of Technical Program Management, responsible for building a culture of positive urgency and driving strategic goals across multiple teams. Prior to that, Bernie was a Senior Technical Program Manager at Canva.

At Catalyser, Bernie holds the position of Non-Executive Board Director, providing guidance and support in product and technology to contribute to the company's mission of enabling workplace change through corporate giving.

Bernie also worked at Qwilr as a Team Effectiveness Coach and Project and Programs Advisor on a contract basis.

Before that, at Atlassian, Bernie held several roles including R&D Team Coach, Product Lead for the Atlassian Team Playbook, and Program Manager.

Prior to joining Atlassian, Bernie worked at Fairfax Media as a Program Manager, Project Manager, and Test, Release, and Support Manager.

Bernie's early career includes a role as a Business Analyst/Release Coordinator at AXA and a Project Manager at MarketSMART.

Overall, Bernie Ferguson GAICD possesses a diverse range of experiences in program management, coaching, and advisory roles, with a focus on driving positive change and achieving strategic goals in the workplace.

Bernie Ferguson GAICD has a diverse education history that includes a recent completion of the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2023. This course aimed to enhance their knowledge and skills in corporate governance and board roles. Prior to this, in 2019, Bernie pursued further education at the same institute with a focus on Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors. Bernie'seducation journey began even earlier, from 1999 to 2001, when they attended Monash University, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information Management & Systems.