Rachel Telford

Rachel Telford, GAICD has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Rachel currently holds the position of Senior Director Strategy and Aviation at Tourism NT, a role they have held since July 2022. Prior to this, Rachel served as A/Senior Director - Strategy and Aviation at Tourism NT from September 2021 to July 2022. Rachel also held the position of Director International Marketing Operations at Tourism NT from July 2018 to September 2021.

In addition to their work at Tourism NT, Rachel is also a Board Member at Brown's Mart since May 2022. Previously, they served as a Board Member at Athletics Northern Territory from December 2017 to December 2019.

Rachel's past experience includes working as a Business Adviser at Deloitte for the Entrepreneurs' Programme - Tourism from June 2016 to July 2018. Rachel held the position of Manager Tourism Investment and Policy at Tourism NT from March 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, they worked as the Manager Strategic Partnerships at NT Convention Bureau from May 2014 to March 2015.

Rachel began their career at Tourism NT as a Senior Policy Officer from January 2013 to December 2014. Rachel then moved on to Tourism WA, where they served as A/ Director Strategy and Policy from June 2012 to September 2012. Rachel also held the role of A/Director - Projects - Infrastructure and Investment at Tourism WA from June 2008 to June 2012.

Before their roles in the tourism industry, Rachel worked as an Event Manager at NT Major Events Company from 2007 to 2008 and at the Department of Sport and Recreation, Northern Territory from 2006 to 2007.

Overall, Rachel Telford, GAICD has a well-rounded work experience in strategy, aviation, marketing, policy, and event management within the tourism industry.

Rachel Telford, GAICD completed their education with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Marketing, from Murdoch University in the years 1993 to 1995. Later, they pursued a Master of Business degree in Tourism Economics from Edith Cowan University, graduating during the period from 2001 to 2003.