a board that is managed well, performs well


White Hat Consulting acts as company secretaries, executive officers and board administrators to various organisations and/or their boards.

We provide professional administration, board and meeting management to individual businesses and committees to ensure they operate effectively, efficiently and in alignment with their constitution, terms of reference or specific project objective.

who we are

White Hat Consultant's founder, Sharon Wingate, has worked with, on and for various boards, and her experience extends across various sectors in both corporate and NFP environments.  Sharon’s skillset is quite unique, and her depth of knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of boards and their meetings is both substantial and invaluable.  

Sharon has coordinated hundreds of board meetings, managed dozens of board members, worked with high calibre executives and international dignitaries.  She has delivered numerous VIP events, arranged meetings and site visits all over the world, supported local industry groups in policy and advocacy, and has liaised with all levels of the Australian Government.


what we do

No two boards are the same, and no two boards will require the same services.  White Hat’s approach is both streamlined and consistent in its execution but tailered specifically to your needs.  Perfect for:

  • Assisting Company Secretaries during busy periods, eg AGMs, Annual Report compilation, Analyst site visits or international travel for board members.
  • Coordinating conferences, major events, private dinners, strategy workshops.
  • Operationalising new initiatives, streamlining processes, or setting up new systems.
  • Outsourced executive officer, board secretary, project officer roles or some of their specific duties.







 

board or committee support

WHC provides support to the board and its directors in the coordination of meetings, meeting content and associated documentation, eg:

  • Governance reporting
  • Meeting management and director coordination
  • Travel and venue coordination
  • Systems and process setup

board events and management

WHC can offer packages for one off or regular events that are tailored to your board or group's specific needs, eg:

  • VIP events
  • Site visits
  • Private dinners
  • Travel and accommodation
  • Keynote speakers

operations and project management

Designed for one-off jobs or short-term projects, 5, 10, 20 or 50  hour bundles can be used as a stand alone investment or added to your contract, eg:

  • Consultation, onboarding and inductions
  • Development of standardised board templates
  • Auditing and board records management
  • One on one mentoring and/or training
  • Short term projects

how we operate


working in alignment

We have coordinated hundreds of meetings and managed dozens of board members, so know first-hand the varying dynamics of boards and how they operate.

best practice is the only practice

New board setups, updating existing systems to current standards and practices, creation of board reporting templates, or short-term project support. We apply simple and proven systems and processes to support and promote board effectiveness - whilst ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and consistency.

it's important to get it right

WHC can coordinate black-tie events, keynote speakers, private dinners, international site visits, analysts tours...and everything in-between! With a corporate background, Sharon understands what professionalism is, and what a successful event looks like.

From BlueScope, to Accor, to Contract Resources, to IRT, to IBC, to RDA Illawarra, to TIC... I've been very fortunate to have worked for incredible businesses and with some of the most influencial and inspirational leaders in Australia. If you would like to know more about me or interested in working with White Hat Consulting, please connect with via LinkedIn or via the Contact page.

Sharon Wingate

testimonials


Sharon is a highly motivated individual and professional. She has many years and a long successful history as a senior executive support officer in large Corporate Environment at the highest possible level. Sharon undertook the work as the Operations Manager for the RDA-Illawarra Organisation including supporting the many & various RDAI Programmes as required. Sharon is a professional person and her presentation, output, energy and outcomes are exceptional. I highly recommend Sharon in those fields detailed above and where she has enjoyed and shown great outcomes and success.

Eddy de Gabriele (FAICD) - chair, rda illawarra | managing director, edbIIs pty lTd

I had the pleasure of working alongside Sharon for over 12 months at RDA Illawarra as well as in her role as Executive Officer at The Illawarra Connection. Sharon has exemplary organisation and communication skills, is highly professional and maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality essential for directorship and governance support. Having witnessed Sharon’s governance support of 2 boards, RDAI and TIC I congratulate Sharon on this leap into self employment in a role she is perfectly suited to. Combined with her experience as a Board Director and in particular Vice President of the board of the Illawarra Academy of Sport and recent completion of AICD qualifications, I feel Sharon has the broad picture of governance and the expect in support of an Executive Officer from both sides of the equation.

Susan Wallis - chair, interchange illawarra | engagement advisor, good360

I have known Sharon for over 10 years, initially in her capacity as Executive Officer of The Illawarra Connection and then, after she left that position, in her capacity as the scholarship recipient in the Leadership Illawarra Program.  Throughout that period as well, Sharon sat on the Board of The Illawarra Connection as a Director and then returned again in September 2020 to become its Executive Officer when the position became vacant once more. I had no hesitation in recommending her for that position at the time and have not been disappointed. I am aware that Sharon has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and consider that she has strong governance skills and a sense of fairness.  She has demonstrated independence and leadership, as well as attention to detail. Sharon brings the same high level of discipline and dedication to her work as she does to her bodybuilding pursuits. During her time in the two year Leadership Illawarra Program, Sharon was also my mentee and she has since become a mentor to other potential leaders.

GRAHAM LANCAStER - PRESIDENT,
THE ILLAWARRA CONNECTION | director, lancaster law & mediation

address

virtual and therefore universal

contact

0407 549 700
sharon@white-hat.com.au

connect

  Sharon Wingate
LinkedIn

hours

business hours or as agreed

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