Anneliese Reinhold

Anneliese Reinhold is a globally respected board adviser and transformation leader, known for guiding organisations through strategic growth, governance evolution, and infrastructure innovation. A multi‑award‑winning and trailblazing executive, her career spans Australia, the UK/EU, the USA, and the Middle East, with deep expertise in regulatory strategy, digital transformation, and board oversight across listed companies, professional services firms, member‑based organisations, and tech‑led ventures.

She was the first Australian elected to chair the global board of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), where she led governance reform and international strategy across 45,000+ members worldwide. She was also the first Australian elected to the Council of the UK Institute of Directors, contributing to governance oversight and strategic planning for the world’s oldest organisation for senior business leaders and entrepreneurs.

A veteran of multiple start‑ups and a qualified lawyer, Anneliese spent many years in senior leadership at Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du Telecom and Virgin Mobile UAE), where she helped scale a multi‑billion‑dollar business and build one of the region’s most advanced digital infrastructure networks. She is a founding investor and Investment Committee member of Dubai Angel Investors, and an active adviser to early‑stage ventures internationally.

Based in regional NSW, she brings a global perspective grounded in deep local commitment. Recognised as “visionary”, “energised”, and a “transformational leader”, she is known for building high‑performing global teams and delivering pragmatic, commercially attuned advice in sectors facing digital disruption, AI transformation, and infrastructure‑led growth.