Meet Rach.

Rach Ranton has led an adventurous and genre-busting life. 

She’s a TED speaker, an ex-Banker, a learner surfer, an author, a Board and Departmental advisor, and an Australian Army veteran of East Timor and Afghanistan

As an Electronic Warfare operator, she embedded within frontline patrols, providing intercept, analysis, warning and advice on the battlefield. She was the first woman in the Australian Army to be awarded a commendation for service in Afghanistan in 2006. 

Post-service, Rach carved out a decade-long corporate career, rising through the ranks to lead large teams in the finance sector to the top of leaderboards. These included leadership roles managing multi-billion portfolios in Sales and Service and Profit/Loss, along with executive roles in Change and Organisational Development. 

She designed and delivered world-leading Neurodiversity and Veterans Hiring programs, alongside cutting-edge cultural change and leadership programs which were implemented across the forty-thousand-strong workforce at Westpac Bank.

Her honours and awards include; 

  • Prime Minister’s Veteran Employee of the Year
  • University of Southern Queensland’s Professional Alumnus of the Year, and
  • Deputy Chief of Joint Operations Silver Commendation (Afghanistan)

Rach loves powerlifting, surfing, and camping and fishing in the most remote places in Australia.

Some of Rach’s talks and articles.


TED Talk – Where are we trying to end up?

Rach’s unique view on leadership, teamwork, and how we need to lead differently for the future of work draws on her military and corporate careers.

Veterans Advocacy and Hiring

Rach is a vocal advocate for veterans hiring in Australia. She has been published in the Daily Telegraph profiled in CEO Magazine, and consults to the Department of Veterans Affairs to drive policy and legislative change and reform

She was an ambassador for the Australian Invictus Games and has supported various large corporates to create improved pathways to work for veterans transitioning from the military to civilian careers.

On the Spectrum: Neurodiversity Brings Edge

After extensive global research and consultation, Rach designed, development and implemented Tailored Talent – Westpac Group’s Neurodiverse Hiring program. 

Her ability to influence organisational culture, engage stakeholders and execute detailed implementation saw candidates successfully make the transition from paid-interns into meaningful careers. Tailored Talent candidates became permanent employees across technology, finance and risk. 

Rach has consulted to and shared her experience with a wide range of Australian and international organisations on Autism Hiring, including the Australian Network on Disability.

Rach Ranton, Australian Author. Ex Australian Army. TED Talk Australia Keynote Speaker

Awards and Achievements.

  • Veteran Employee of the Year
    Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards
  • Professional Alumnus of the Year
    University of Southern Queensland
  • Silver Commendation
     Deputy Chief of Joint Operations

 

  • Masters of Business Administration
    University of Southern Queensland
  • Foundations of Directorship
    Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Professional Manager of the Year (Finalist)
    Australian Institute of Management
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  • Military SigInt Operations Ctr Excellence Award
    Australian Signals Directorate
  • Top 100 Sales and Service Stars
    St.George Bank
  • QLD Branch of the Year
    St.George Bank

Engage Rach to Inspire your Team

SIGNATURE TOPICS INCLUDE:

    • Leadership & Teamwork

    • Resilience & Personal Growth

    • Inclusive Hiring & Change

    • Goal Setting & Grit.

Rach is passionate about Leadership.

Rach has current and previous board and advisory experience:

  • Gallipoli Medical Research Institute
    – Veterans Impact Group Member

  • Women Veteran Policy Forum
    – Advisory Member

  • Veteran Surf Project
    – Board Member

  • Women Veterans Australia
    – Research Committee Advisor

Smarter Leadership. Stronger Teams. Measurable Impact.