Credentials

Catherine Schultz is an experienced CEO and Board Member, and the Principal of Catherine Schultz Consulting which offers the following specialist services:

  • Interim CEO and General Manager
  • Organisation Reviews
  • Strategic Planning
  • Board and Executive Performance Reviews
  • Mentoring Services
  • Financial Management

An accomplished Chief Executive Officer with 30 years’ experience in the services industry, Catherine is respected both for her strategic expertise and implementation success.

In her previous capacity as CEO of Wallmans Lawyers, she doubled revenue and increased Net Profit Margin. This was achieved through new pricing and recruitment strategies, improved performance management and productivity gains.

Catherine brings significant financial, human resources and general management know-how to boards and business, always with a focus on people and outcomes.

She has been involved in significant change and project management and is an experienced auditor and advisor on risk, governance and compliance.

Catherine’s key areas of expertise include:

  • The ability to identify and focus on the strategic and critical issues
  • The ability to promote and embrace positive change
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Extensive business networks

Superior project management track record, including:

  • Major IT upgrade
  • Move to new premises with  purpose built fit-out
  • Implementation of a New Practice Management System
  • Deployment of new Performance Management  System
  • Introduction of formal business development and marketing culture below partner

Catherine is an experienced Board Member, strategic thinker and has the confidence to look for a different approach.

Catherine is highly regarded by colleagues for the wealth of experience and intelligence she brings from over 15 years working at Executive, CEO and Board level.

Qualifications

  • Masters of Business Administration
  • Diploma Australian Institute of Company Directors Course
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants – Professional Year Course
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting

Professional Affiliations and Appointments

  • Chair Adelaide Cemeteries Authority (ACA) Board
  • Chair ACA Performance & Remuneration Committee
  • Chair ACA Marketing Committee
  • Director State Procurement Board (SPB)
  • Director Service to Youth Council (SYC)
  • Member, Women on Boards
  • Member, Institute of Company Directors
  • Member, Law Society of SA Practice Management Group
  • Fellow, Institute Chartered Accountants