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Donny Walford
The founder of two companies, Behind Closed Doors and Bottomline, Donny Walford has achieved national success working with Boards, Executive, senior management and business owners across industry, government, and the NGO sector.
With an extensive background at Board level, CEO and Executive roles in banking, finance, business associations and government, Donny works at the Board and Executive level of management to drive major strategic and transformational change.
A highly skilled Facilitator, Donny knows how to engage participants, establish the group’s objectives, create a format packed with interactive opportunities for discussion, and lead groups of all sizes toward constructive solutions.
Donny’s Coaching, Mentoring and Corporate Advisory style in providing guidance to senior executives, and Board Directors and business owners is upfront and direct. She begins by asking questions to build rapport and to understand the individual and their business and their situation, any concerns, and challenges and, importantly, their goals and aspirations. Donny provides insightful suggestions and recommendations, to assist individuals to resolve the challenges or to improve business performance.
Her energy and approach are suited to situations where leaders and entrepreneurs possess big dreams, enjoy moving quickly and are usually facing viability and sustainability challenges in their business.
Donny is driven by the following values:
Integrity: Donny is committed to the highest standards of honesty and truthfulness
Trust: Donny treats every relationship with total confidentiality and sensitivity
Respect: Donny sets a good example and highly values the views and opinions of others
Openness: Donny shares her experience, knowledge, and networks freely with a direct and open approach.
Her current Board Directorships include:
Non-Executive Director, SA Skills Commission
Chair, Industry Skills Council, Government and Public Safety
Member, Remuneration Tribunal SA
Chair, National School of Business Advisory Board, University of Notre Dame, Australia
Certified Chair, Advisory Boards
Donny is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was successful in being selected into the AICD’s Chairman’s mentoring program and completed the Mastering the Boardroom program in 2015. She is a Certified Chair, Advisory Boards.
Donny was awarded: One of the 100 most influential people in South Australia; Asia Pacific Business Council for Women “Woman of Distinction Award” - Economic Development & Investment category; and 2023 South Australian Women’s Honour Roll nominee.