Anne Lawrence is Head of Industry Development – Economic Development Branch, Sunshine Coast Council.

She is the former owner and developer of a large agricultural business (grapevine nursery in South Australia), the current co-owner of a professional services business in Noosa (serviced offices / business centre) called Noosa Boardroom, and a past executive team member for an international joint venture in scientific research for CSIRO.

Her specialty is in building influence through strategic collaborations alongside economic development project delivery and business strategies. Accustomed to working with detailed and complex subject matter, she has superior written and verbal communication skills, and can translate complex business questions or problems into clear decision pathways.

Specialties: Economic development, community consultation, communications, marketing, market research, branding, public relations, business development, strategic planning, sustainability