Rachel Watson

Episode 56 - What’s your definition of board diversity? Rethinking what it means with Rachel Watson

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What’s your definition of board diversity? Rethinking what it means with Rachel Watson

 

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga’s speaking with Rachel Watson about diversity on boards and what that means to her and her organisations. 

 

Rachel is the CEO of Pacific Hydro and Chair of the Clean Energy Council. Prior to joining Pacific Hydro,

 

Rachel worked as in-house counsel in Sydney and Melbourne for Orica Ltd, and spent three years in Japan working for a major turbine supplier. 

 

She has over 20 years’ experience in major transactions and leading teams in a wide range of business functions.

 

Aside from her current board roles with Pacific Hydro and Clean Energy Council, Rachel was also formerly on the boards of Uniting Care Kildonan and MS Base Ltd.

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Contact Rachel or find out more about her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-watson-80b77643/

 

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