SA/NT Guide Dogs CEO wins Telstra Business Women’s Award

Third Sector December 2, 2015

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Thiele entered the not-for-profit space six years ago with a wide-range of experience across a number of diverse industries including community services, health and manufacturing. Since then she has tripled turnover, grown active donors and clearly articulated the issues facing the sector, particularly around sustained profitability.

Thiele has also overseen the development of Guide Dogs SA/NT to become the first organisation in Australia to run a program for children with autism and has developed South Australia’s first ‘five star’ luxury pet hotel, with all profits raised going back into funding the work of the organisation.

“The disability sector has been in the shadows for too long, but I’m now proud to lead Guide Dogs SA/NT with a dedicated team of people who want to change lives and do more for the people we support. I am each and every day inspired by our clients and how they live with dignity and purpose,” she said.

Telstra Chief Operations Officer and Telstra Business Women’s Award Ambassador, Kate McKenzie, said all of the national winners have demonstrated incredible resolve and determination throughout their careers.

“The Awards judges were impressed with the way Kate intrinsically understands the challenges facing the not-for-profit sector, in particular the profitability of these organisations and how to improve this.”

“She has a fantastic balance of experience from her commercial and corporate background and a holistic approach to the sector with the tenacity to get things done,” Ms McKenzie said.

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