I have known Annette Herschtal for over two decades, I cannot recommend her highly enough. Annette is widely respected, and has the right skills mix to deliver the highest possible quality. Her experience and enthusiastic, mature understanding of philanthropy, government and the not for profit sector are compelling reasons to work with her.

Genevieve Timmons, Council Member, Philanthropy Australia; Author ‘Savvy Giving’

Annette has the rare ability to combine qualities that don’t always go together: professional and warm, attention to detail and fast on her feet, resilient and compassionate, a big picture thinker with the ability to bring ideas to fruition. She has excellent writing skills as well as people skills. Annette is smart and powerful, and is personally and professionally committed to sustainability and social justice. Lucky is the organisation that is able to have Annette work with them. 

Cathy Nixon, General Manager Visitor Experience Werribee Zoo and ex CEO CERES Community Environment Park 

For those investing in a better tomorrow, you couldn’t get a better advisor than Annette. Her commitment to beneficial change is strong; she works for the long-term result right from the start. She has a strong background in social justice and sustainability. She can quickly master a brief or research an unfamiliar area. Her people skills are excellent. She is discerning and has the skills of a mediator, moving between both sides, explaining one to the other. She is a great coach – gentle when she speaks the truth. On the project management side she is completely reliable with paperwork, deadlines, reminders, targets and reports. As a CEO I enjoyed working with her, relied on her and was never disappointed. 

Harry Barber, ex CEO Bicycle Network Victoria