Ann McLean

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About Ann McLean

A remarkable, transformative 30-year leadership career in education, not-for-profit, and government sectors. Ann's expertise in stakeholder management, and mission-aligned engagement has seen her through executive management, program curation, communications and business development roles. With a Masters of Arts and Creative Industries Management and a strong science background, Ann’s impact spans strategy to execution, local to international. Ann’s ability to navigate diverse projects with vision and strategic prowess defines her journey of interdisciplinary excellence. As a communications professional, Ann has led high-profile campaigns for State Library of Qld, Qld University of Technology, City of Moreton Bay, and numerous cultural organisations. A collaborative leader, she strengthens brand identity and delivers measurable impact. Ann excels at translating complex information into clear, compelling messages across digital and traditional channels that resonate and inspire action. Recognised for balancing her strategic oversight and project delivery at scale, she has a passion for using communications to elevate visibility and deliver key messages towards lasting change. Management career highlights: a successful venture,{AM:PM}, Ann McLean Project Management, and her leadership roles and driving campaigns and programs for organisations like Brisbane Writers Festival, Brisbane Open House, Ausdance, Topology, BlakDance and Flying Arts have left an enduring mark on Australia’s cultural and innovation landscape. Her new commitment to the future of libraries finds her project managing strategy development and advocacy for State Library of Queensland.#communicationsexpert #strategist #leader