Jane Hemstritch AO has extensive senior executive experience in information technology, communications, change management and accounting. She also has broad experience across the financial services, telecommunications, government, energy and manufacturing sectors, and in business expansion in Asia.
During a 25-year career with Accenture and Andersen Consulting, Ms Hemstritch worked with clients across Australia, Asia and the US. She held a number of leadership positions within the company and was managing director of Asia Pacific for Accenture from 2004 until her retirement in 2007. Ms Hemstritch was a member of Accenture’s global executive leadership team and oversaw the management of Accenture’s business in the Asia Pacific region which spanned 12 countries and included 30,000 personnel.
Ms Hemstritch has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Physiology from the University of London, and is a Fellow of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants in Australia, England and Wales. She is a member of the Council of the National Library of Australia and Chief Executive Women.
In 2023, Ms Hemstritch was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the community through medical research administration, the arts, and business roles.
