Maree Howard

Maree Howard is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in organization development and employee engagement, currently serving as General Manager of Organisation Development & Inclusion at Transgrid since November 2024. Maree has held various leadership roles, including Board Advisor at the Australian Public Service Skills Advisory Board, and General Manager of Employee Experience at John Holland. Prior experience includes Head of Organisation Capability at Life Without Barriers, Head of Global Learning at Lendlease, Head of Learning at Woolworths Group, and HR Director of Organisation Capability at Optus. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Psychology from UNSW and a Master of Commerce in Employee Relations from Western Sydney University. Recognized for driving significant organizational transformations, Maree has implemented leadership frameworks, learning strategies, and diversity initiatives throughout a diverse career, emphasizing culture and talent development in various industries.