Vicki Davidson
Director
Vicki Davidson is Director of Quest Consulting. She specialises in strategic and corporate planning, organisational change and stakeholder relations.
Vicki has a high level of conceptual ability, a strong focus on client needs and a commitment to excellence. She has an ability to communicate with a wide range of people including Board members, politicians, senior decision makers, customers and staff at all levels.
Vicki trained initially as a psychologist and has post-graduate qualifications in economics from the University of London. Vicki worked for 20 years in a variety of senior roles in State and local government. More recently, she has been a board member for Western Hospital and chair of the hospital’s ethics committee, a board member of the MAPS Group and a member of the Premier’s Garden State Advisory Committee. She is currently a member of the Audit Committee for Hobsons Bay City Council and was previously an independent advisor to councillors at the City of Yarra.
Vicki is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Associates
Quest Consulting works with other experienced consultants to ensure both the breadth of expertise and the resources are in place to complete your project on time. Associates include:
Helen Carr
Helen Carr of HCConsulting (Aus) Pty Ltd provides consultancy in organisational review, performance, governance and strategic planning. Helen and Vicki have worked together on a number of planning and review projects for local government and not-for-profit agencies.
www.hcconsulting.com.auDerek Pendavingh
Derek Pendavingh of Altius Consulting specialises in both integrated risk assessments and strategic planning at both divisional and enterprise levels. Derek and Vicki have worked together on both business and strategic planning projects.
www.altius.com.auPeter Salmon
Dr. Peter Salmon Ph.D. is expert in survey design and data analysis (including 360 degree surveys) and has undertaken many projects for national and multi-national clients. Peter and Vicki have worked together on the development and analysis of a number of web based surveys for state and local government clients.
peter.salmon@aussurveys.comCherie Slater
Cherie specialises in research and evaluation, demographic and other data analysis and consultation. Cherie worked in a range of health care settings over 10 years and now offers freelance consulting services. Cherie has worked with Vicki on a series of program evaluations for local government.
cs@modadesign.com.au