Marianne is an accomplished Non-Executive Director and Advisory Board Member with over 30 years of expertise in digital transformation, strategic planning, and governance.
She has a proven track record of leading complex initiatives across various sectors, including government agencies, financial services, software, professional services, education and non-profit organisations.
Marianne is known for her collaborative, dynamic, and influential leadership style, focusing on fostering teamwork and achieving exceptional results.
"My passion lies in transforming organisations through strategic planning and digital innovation. I believe in fostering strong relationships and collaborative environments to drive sustainable growth and success."









Led the global launch of Microsoft CRM across 49 countries, attracting 17,000 customers and solidifying Microsoft's market presence.
Establishing a new business technology division for Telstra across Australia, while being a member of the Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Advisory Board.
Led an international process and system transformation to a unified Salesforce platform, improving sales and marketing effectiveness through a modernised data model.
Founding a consulting service in CRM and Digital Transformation for organisations to achieve successfully delivered transformations with positive outcomes.
Establishing strategy, development and marketing of Navision CRM. After acquisition by Microsoft, strategic planning and communication to subsidiaries and partner channel.
Since September 2025, serving as a Non-Executive Director at Ku-ring-gai Financial Services limited, that holds the franchise and rights to operate the Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank, a bank with real community impact. Responsibilities include strategic planning and digital transformation with customer experience, governance of the franchising agreement and oversight of community engagement initiatives.
Since February 2025, serving as a Non-Executive Director at Kogarah Community Services, providing vital support to members of the community, from children to seniors and the wider community. Responsibilities include strategic planning for revenue growth, governance and oversight of community engagement initiatives. Bringing digital transformation experience to the board.
Member of the the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
Since July 2024, serving as a Non-Executive Director at the Eryldene Foundation, focused on preserving and promoting the NSW heritage-listed Eryldene Historic House and Garden. Responsibilities include strategic planning, governance, and risk management to protect the heritage significance of the site. Additionally, driving strategic initiatives aimed at increasing fundraising activities to ensure the foundation's ongoing sustainability.
Since July 2023, serving as an Advisory Board Member on the Workplace Advisory Board of Safe Watch, a MedTech startup in the mental wellness sector. In this role, contributing to the vision of the SafeWatch app in cultivating a resilient workplace culture centered on well-being, growth, and development. Contributing to strategic planning for the app's impact on workplace environments, shaping key functionality and user experience. Supporting the transformation programs for lighthouse clients to enhance wellness and development across organisations and diverse demographics.
From August 2009 to August 2012, served as a Board Member at The Danish Church in Australia, with strategic planning, risk management, governance, and performance oversight. Contributed to hiring a Danish minister and youth assistants and established new committees, including a marketing committee to rebrand and enhance community engagement.
From 2011 to 2021 continued involvement in the management of the fundraising from $50K to $160K per year.
Between 2005 and 2007, served as an Advisory Board Member on the Microsoft Business Solutions Partner Advisory Board, representing Microsoft partners as a senior executive in CRM and ERP business solutions. Provided strategic advice to Microsoft on implementing new, innovative business and marketing initiatives to support partners and raise awareness within the Australian market. Offered product feedback and insights to enhance the functionality and user experience, contributing to Microsoft’s competitive advantage in the industry.
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•Phone: 0408 479 264 • Email: mbroeng@meliam.com.au • Address: Sydney, NSW 2000
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