Danielle
Storey

Danielle is one of the most professional and supportive colleagues I have worked with. She consistently demonstrates a proactive and collaborative approach, always willing to assist and ensure outcomes are achieved. Danielle has a strong ability to provide thoughtful, well-timed suggestions that add real value, and brings a positive and approachable demeanour, making her a pleasure to work with.

I love working with Danielle for these reasons: her passion, curiosity and drive to make things better. She has an incredible energy that makes her easy to communicate with and always responsive. Keep doing what you're doing, you are an absolute delight to work with.

Danielle stays across what's happening in different areas and understands what people and teams actually do, often more than she needs to. It's one of her strengths. She is someone people feel they can talk to, and she genuinely wants to be part of the team's success. Her influence on culture and engagement is real and authentic.

In my role as a Board Director and Treasurer of Eastern Innovation (EI), I have worked closely with Danielle (EI CEO) for five years on all issues of finance, particularly annual budgeting and reporting, as well as general strategic and operational issues. Danielle exemplifies a strong business acumen, particularly so in the innovation acceleration space. Her finance and budgeting skills are well honed and she maintains a laser like focus on cash flows across all dimensions of the business. Beyond the finances, Danielle maintains clear perspectives and balance across other critical business imperatives including strategic intent, process management, people leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Her positive outlook, magnetic personality and growth mindset add the polish to this most accomplished professional. Danielle is that golden nugget sought after by all future focussed, progressive organisations. Simply, a pleasure to know and to work with and a delightful human being at every level.