Ann Austin

Background

About Ann Austin

Thanks for visiting me! I am an experienced sustainability executive passionate about addressing critical environmental challenges, particularly climate change. I have chosen to focus my career on work that makes a significant impact in ensuring all generations of all living things live well - environmentally, socially and economically.I have a rich and eclectic career history spanning many decades in the property sector with Lendlease from graduate beginnings on construction sites, through learning / organisational design roles to over fifteen years in sustainability. I am actively involved in industry groups focused on sustainability in property and flexible working. I hold degrees in architecture and an executive MBA and will be completing the Australian Institute of Company Director's course in December 2024. I am a creative, pragmatic & broad thinker. I enjoy setting and executing strategy, leading people & teams to both excel and enjoy their work, all things learning & development and facilitating groups of all sizes to think clearly and purposefully. I believe in the power of keeping important conversations alive and regularly provide key note presentations and media interviews (radio, television, pod casts, articles).Key competencies: corporate sustainability | strategic thinking | strategy execution | change leadership | people leadership & engagement | written & verbal communication | cognitive depth | analytical thinking | learning & development | facilitationBeyond work, I have a side hustle writing children's music ('sing to me') and joyfully parent three fabulous kids with my husband.