| Board Director | Policy Strategist | Cross-Sector Leader

| Board Director | Policy Strategist | Cross-Sector Leader

HELLO - I'M NEIL PHARAOH

Board Director. Strategist. Advocate for public value and progressive reform.

With over 20 years’ experience across government, business, and the social sector, I specialise in turning complexity into clarity—whether through high-impact governance, public policy strategy, or stakeholder influence.

I’ve served on the boards of statutory authorities, health and sustainability bodies, and tech ventures, bringing insight and integrity to decision-making at every level. My work spans ESG strategy, regulatory reform, CEO transitions, and stakeholder alignment.

As Co-founder of Tanck, I help organisations navigate government and shape the policy and funding systems they work within.

If your organisation is looking to lead with purpose, think strategically, and influence effectively— I’d love to connect.

  • Strategic Bridge-Builder
     Connecting government, business, and civil society to create systems-level change.


    Governance Leader with System Fluency
     Deep experience navigating complex regulatory, organisational, and cross-sector environments.


    Impact-Driven Public Policy Strategist
     Grounded in policy, fluent in stakeholder engagement, and focused on outcomes that matter.


    Contemporary Board Director
     Balancing purpose, performance, and risk with a modern lens on governance and impact.

  • Articles, speeches, and whitepapers on:

    1. Public policy strategy

    2. Governance and ESG

    3. Government engagement for NFPs and social enterprise

    Learn more here

  • If you're looking for an experienced Board Director or Non-Executive Director, I bring a depth of governance, strategy, and public policy expertise across statutory authorities, social enterprises, and commercial ventures. I'm open to new board opportunities—please use the contact form on this site to get in touch.

    I’m also the Co-founder of Tanck — a government engagement consultancy helping purpose-led organisations secure funding, influence policy, and navigate government systems.

    Explore more at: www.tanck.com.au