David Fishel

Prior to co-founding Positive Solutions in 1990, David managed arts organisations ranging from small-scale touring theatre companies to arts centres and theatre venues. David has been closely involved in Positive Solutions’ facilities and precinct development projects, strategy and business development for arts and non-profit organisations, and research and policy development for government. His consulting work in governance and board development has included planning and facilitation of board development workshops and board audits for hundreds of arts and non-profit organisations across Australia. He has been a board member of several cultural organisations, and Chair of Circa, Creative Enterprise Australia and Brisbane Writers Festival. He has been a Council member of QUT, and is currently a board member of BoardConnect Ltd. David is author of The Book of the Board, now in its third edition, a handbook for board members of non-profit organisations, published by Federation Press. David is a graduate of Liverpool, Newcastle and Oxford Universities.

Steven Bowman

Steven Bowman is renowned for his extensive knowledge and global experience.

Steven is a seasoned Board adviser, with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and the strategic planning process. He has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions with some of the most prestigious organizations in the USA and Australia, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership. He has also steered and managed various mergers in his role as CEO of a number of nonprofits.

Acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of strategic awareness, Steven has built a reputation around the world as an adviser who empowers his clients by offering multiple perspectives on any given challenge.

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