Australian Board Governance 2026: Five Dynamics Reshaping Decision-Making
For many boards, 2026 does not feel like a year defined by a single risk. It feels like a year where multiple pressures converge at once — economic uncertainty, technology oversight, leadership depth, and heightened stakeholder scrutiny. From an Australian board governance 2026 perspective, this convergence matters because it changes how decisions are made. It […]
Future of Senior Strategy Roles: How Consulting and Advisory Work Is Being Reshaped
The future of senior strategy roles is no longer theoretical. Boards and CEOs are already feeling the consequences of how strategy, consulting and senior advisory work is changing — often in the form of slower decisions, blurred accountability, or advice that struggles to translate into action. From a future of senior strategy roles perspective, this […]
AI-Enabled Company Marketing: Building a Single Source of Truth That Scales Confidence
Guest contributor: Tanya Duncan, Director, Infokus Marketing & AI Agency AI is already embedded in company marketing. What many organisations are now discovering is that using AI is easy — using it well is not. This article is written by Tanya Duncan, Director of Infokus Marketing & AI Agency, who has worked closely with Galvin-Rowley Executive […]
Global Executive Search with Local Precision
Why global executive search matters in 2026 Global executive search matters in 2026 because leadership roles are becoming broader, more exposed and more challenging to fill through domestic markets alone. For many boards, the issue is no longer whether global talent exists, but how to access it without increasing complexity, risk or loss of accountability. […]
Redefining Strategic Leadership in a Technology-Driven World
What does strategic leadership mean in a technology-driven world? Strategic leadership in a technology-driven world means the ability to shape direction, exercise judgement, and lead organisations where AI, data, and digital capabilities now influence almost every strategic decision. Strategy can no longer sit apart from technology, nor can it be delegated entirely to technical specialists. […]
Executive Search in 2026: What Is Shifting
What is changing in executive search in 2026? Executive search in 2026 is shifting from a transactional recruitment exercise to a governance-critical decision process shaped by talent scarcity, heightened board scrutiny and more complex leadership roles. While tools and technologies are evolving, the defining change is how boards think about risk, judgement and long-term alignment. […]
Leadership in Transition – Why Structured Career Reflection Works
Over the course of three decades of working with senior leaders, we’ve learned that transitions are rarely about ability — they’re about clarity. The most successful executives don’t wait for change to happen to them; they initiate it from a place of reflection and purpose. Structured reflection, supported through executive career coaching, creates the space […]
The Executive Reset – The Five Stages of Career Transition
Every executive reaches a point where the rhythm changes. Sometimes it’s after leading a transformation program, other times it follows an acquisition, a change of CEO, or simply the quiet awareness that what once felt purposeful no longer does. These inflection points can feel unsettling — but they’re also where renewal begins. At Galvin-Rowley Executive, […]
Retail and Consumer Leadership Under Margin Pressure
In every conversation we have with retail and consumer-sector leaders, one reality comes through clearly — this is a market under pressure. Tight margins, fluctuating consumer demand, labour shortages and rising costs have created a perfect storm. Yet amid volatility, some organisations continue to perform strongly. The common thread? Leadership that combines discipline with adaptability. […]