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  3. Cynthia Payne

Cynthia Payne

Founder and Managing Director

About Cynthia

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Cynthia Payne has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience and over 20 years as a director on both NFP and FP boards. Cynthia founded Anchor Excellence in September 2018, now three years old, AE has impacted over 30% of the Australian aged care market via its programs, solutions and education. Passionate about leaders, supporting and enabling them and consumers’ lived experience, Cynthia and the seventeen-strong AE team together have a formidable level of expertise and commitment to the entire aged care ecosystem.

Key Strengths

  • Combines a unique blend of health and wellness expertise with strong corporate governance and leadership skills
  • Proven track record in board advisory and non-executive director roles
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, evident in her public speaking and MC experience
  • Committed to professional development and continuous learning, demonstrated by her various fellowships and memberships

Board and Advisory Roles

  • Current Board Advisor, Total Construction (2019 – present)
  • Former Non-Executive Director (NED), National Heart Foundation (2017-2021)
  • Current Independent Review Panel Member, Business Excellence Australia

Qualifications and Expertise

  • Held an MBA and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing.
  • Certified Yoga Teacher (Cert IV, 800HrRYT) and Balanced Scorecard Practitioner
  • Seasoned public speaker and Master of Ceremonies (MC)
  • Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)
  • Fellow, Governance Institute of Australia
  • Long-term member, of the Australian College of Nursing
  • Fellow, Institute of Managers and Leaders
Leaders Enabling Leaders

Leading Aged Care Consulting and Advisory Services

Anchor Excellence stands at the forefront of aged care consultancy, dedicated to enabling leaders to enhance their capabilities and elevate the quality of life for our elderly.

Backed by a team of more than 20 accomplished Anchor Leaders, we have been instrumental in driving substantial change, positively impacting over 40% of the industry and championing lasting, sustainable transformations.

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