I’m Passionate About Helping Women Secure Board Roles
I am a global award winning director and consultant working with not for profit and for purpose organisations
Women hold less than one-quarter (23.3%) of the world’s Board seats.*
*Deloitte Latest Women in the Boardroom Report March 2024
Every woman deserves a voice
Every woman deserves a voice, a seat at the table and to be heard regardless of where she lives rural, remote or big city.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering women to find their pathway to a Board role.
Be the first to know when I release “Pathway to Purpose” your step-by-step guide to securing a Board role.
I lead global consulting projects and offer fractional leadership roles with a focus on the for purpose and not for profit landscapes.
My expertise shines in strategic and transformational projects across leadership, brand, communications, marketing, engagement and digital transformation.
I excel in delivering sound market and customer insight considered strategies to drive awareness, growth, revenue and opportunity for our clients.
How Can I help?
Consultant
Marketing, communication, engagement and transformation projects
Board Adviser
Provide strategic support across corporate governance, business strategy, growth opportunities
Business mentor
Regional, rural and metro women in leadership
Keynote Speaker
Pathway to purpose, Moving the dial on women on boards
Hi I’m Kylie!
Welcome to my corner of the web! I'm Kylie Hawker, an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of global experience in leading high-performance teams across marketing, communications, and operations within both commercial and not-for-profit sectors. My journey has taken me across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, and India, where I've successfully navigated diverse business landscapes and cultures. My expertise includes leading in matrix environments and managing cross-functional teams.
Throughout my career, I’ve held prominent board positions such as Board Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Company Secretary, roles that have honed my strategic and governance skills.
My contributions have been recognised with prestigious global awards, including
• Stevie Woman of the Year (Not for Profit) 2023
• Stevie Asia Pacific Most Innovative Chairman 2024
reflecting my dedication to innovative and impactful leadership.
Leadership with Heart
My philosophy, 'Leadership with Heart,' is about humanising leadership through kindness, empathy, critical thinking, and ethical behaviour. In an era increasingly shaped by AI, I believe it’s essential to maintain the human connection at the core of leadership. This approach ensures that leaders, decision-makers, governance teams, and the broader community stay interconnected, advancing not just our organisations, but also our communities and society as a whole.
Leadership with Heart is dedicated to infusing the future of leadership with human elements, making sure our actions benefit everyone involved. By focusing on kindness, empathy, critical thinking, and ethical behaviour, we can create workplaces and communities that are not only more effective but also more humane.
My commitment to this philosophy is unwavering as I continue to advance my non-executive career and professional development through the AICD Company Directors Course. Rooted in my upbringing in outback NSW, I have a deep passion for improving the health and wellbeing of all Australians, particularly those in rural communities.
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination" - Nelson Mandela
"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination" - Nelson Mandela
Brands I’ve Worked With
I invite you to join me on this journey towards a future where leadership is guided by the heart, fostering environments that nurture both organisational success and societal well-being.
Testimonials
“A very grateful thank you to our Chair Kylie Hawker who supports our Board and BCD with her grace and wisdom.”
Karina, Chair of CAR Committee, BCD
“Kylie & I have been working together for about 18 months. Her brilliance and insight are priceless, her finger being on the pulse every time. I have gained much through her heart-led guidance & way she sees leadership.”
Jacqui
“The support and guidance offered by our Board Chair Kylie Hawker, has been second-to-none to both BCD and to me, and I am truly grateful.”
Heather, CEO, BCD