Governance Institute names new director
The Governance Institute of Australia has appointed a new director of policy and advocacy.

The organisation recently announced the appointment of Catherine Maxwell (pictured) to senior position.
“In addition, Catherine has considerable experience as a company secretary and a longstanding involvement with Governance Institute, including as a Fellow, a Course Director in the Corporate Governance subject and as a presenter for short courses and in-house training,” said Governance Institute chief executive Steven Burrell.
Ms Maxwell has worked as company secretary for the Cancer Council NSW and Youth Off the Streets.
“Catherine has a strong record in delivering a range of policy, business and change management projects and is a valuable addition to the Governance Institute team. She is particularly well-placed to prosecute our policy and advocacy agenda,” Mr Burrell said.
The Governance Institute is an independent professional association that promotes organisational governance.
Pictured: Catherine Maxwell