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CEO of SMG, Margaret Cowle is a global corporate executive, with over three decades of experience in transforming multi-national businesses and accelerating growth across a broad business portfolio.
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CEO of SMG, Margaret Cowle is a global corporate executive, with over three decades of experience in transforming multi-national businesses and accelerating growth across a broad business portfolio.
During Margaret’s thirty-year tenure in professional services and investment banking, she worked alongside Boards and C-suite executives of large and complex organisations to implement major strategic change. In addition to financial and professional services, her deep sectorial experience also includes technology, retail, and government.
Margaret’s global perspective is a cornerstone of her leadership style. Possessing a nuanced understanding of international markets and cross-cultural dynamics, she has successfully led significant businesses, transactions, and advised clients across Australia, Europe, Asia and the US.
Margaret’s collaborative and pragmatic approach delivers sustainable outcomes through strategic management of financial, commercial, and people-centric needs.
Margaret’s ability to inspire and lead diverse teams, coupled with her strategic vision and commercial acumen, makes her a respected, inclusive leader, trusted to guide organisations towards sustainable growth and success.
Margaret holds Bachelor degrees from the University of NSW in Commerce (Accounting, Finance and Systems), and Laws.
She is also a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW (non-practising), and accredited LEAN Practitioner and proud member of Chief Executive Women.
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