Anne Stout (MBA, GAICD)

Anne Stout (MBA, GAICD) has a comprehensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Anne currently serves as a Non Executive Director at Hagar Australia. Prior to this, they held the position of Associate Director Brand and International Marketing at the University of Melbourne. Anne has also worked at the Department of Transport, where they served as the Director of Brand & Marketing (acting) and as a Strategic Advisor. Additionally, they were the Head of Marketing & Campaigns/Behaviour Change consultant at the same organization. Before that, Anne worked as the Director of Stout Consulting and occupied the role of Head of Enterprise Marketing, Planning & Performance at Australia Post. Anne also served as the Chief Marketing Officer at World Vision Australia and held various marketing and sales positions at the organization. Anne's previous experiences include working at Telstra as the General Manager of Customer Experience and as a Group Marketing Manager, as well as at Air New Zealand and ANSETT AUSTRALIA LIMITED in marketing roles. Overall, Anne Stout has a diverse and extensive background in marketing and leadership.

Anne Stout began their education history at Macquarie University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Marketing & Communications. Anne also received a certificate in Direct Marketing from ADMA. Anne then went on to complete a postgraduate diploma in Business Management at the Australian Institute of Management. Anne furthered their education with a postgraduate diploma in Banking & Finance from Monash University.

In 2020, Anne pursued several courses to enhance their skills and knowledge in leadership and project management. Anne completed a Masters Course in Being a Leader in a VUCA World from Charles Sturt University and a Masters Course in Agile Project Management, for which they obtained a certificate, from the same institution.

Building on their passion for continuous learning, Anne obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Australian Institute of Management in 2021. Additionally, they completed the Company Directors Course (GAICD) from the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2020.

Anne Stout holds various additional certifications, including being a Member of the Director Institute Next Generation Directors. Anne is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Certified Practising Marketer (CPM) from the Australian Marketing Institute. Lastly, Anne has obtained the designation of Snr AAIB from the Australian Institute of Banking.