De Backman-Hoyle

Business Experience and Background Deidre Backman-Hoyle (De) has a passion for assisting others to reach their optimum workplace potential. This has been her driving force for the last 25 plus years she has spent in the workforce. Her approach and methods are often described as innovative, challenging and highly interactive. She has experience in a range of industries, and has worked in Australia extensively, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore and has participated in programs in the USA. These opportunities have honed her facilitation skills as well as deepened her knowledge of both corporate cultural and multicultural implications. De has postgraduate qualifications in organisational dynamics as well as innovation and enterprise. The combination of these disciplines leads to a meshing together of both the hard and soft skills required for success. She knows how to walk the talk having held senior managerial positions and understands the complexity of managing others. Community Contribution • Ambassador for Beyond Blue • Member Bluevoices • Member National Mental Health Consumer & Carer Forum • Member 4th National Cross Sectoral Working Group