John Stanhope brings to his coaching his vast experience, his ability to identify styles and behaviours, and his ability to identify the modification and realignment needed for success.

John’s leadership experience includes as Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Group Managing Director, Finance & Administration. John was an integral part of the privatization of Telstra and its subsequent transformation from Government owned utility to telecommunications giant.  John was a change agent in an organisation under continual change.

For John, the keys to personal and professional success are integrity, honesty, transparency, humility, authenticity and vision.

John’s Non Executive Board experiences include Chancellor of Deakin University; Chair of the Port of Melbourne, Chair of Australia Post, NED of AGL Energy, Executive Director of Telstra and Chair of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival; Chairman of the Bionics Institute and Deputy Chair of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC).

John is married with three adult children; he is actively engaged with the Geelong Cats AFL Club and enjoys travelling and playing the drums.