Andrew Venables
About Andrew Venables
Andrew Venables is a Leadership & Talent Development Manager at SiteMinder, with extensive experience in organizational development and program management across various roles in Australia. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Coaching Psychology and a Master of Education in Adult & Organisational Learning.
Work at SiteMinder
Andrew Venables has been serving as the Leadership & Talent Development Manager at SiteMinder since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing leadership capabilities and talent development within the organization. His responsibilities include supporting HR Business Partners in building their skills to engage effectively with stakeholders. Andrew's work emphasizes the importance of integrating learning into the workplace, aligning with his belief that the boundaries between work and learning are increasingly merging.
Previous Experience at ABCN
Before joining SiteMinder, Andrew Venables held multiple positions at the Australian Business Community Network (ABCN). He worked as the National Program Development Manager from 2012 to 2013, and prior to that, he served as the NSW Program Manager from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he was the NSW State Manager from 2011 to 2012 and the NSW Program Coordinator from 2008 to 2009. His tenure at ABCN spanned several roles, contributing to program development and management in various capacities.
Experience at BDO
Andrew Venables worked at BDO in Australia as the National Learning & Organisational Development Manager from 2013 to 2018. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing learning initiatives and organizational development strategies within the firm. His experience at BDO contributed to his expertise in leadership and talent development, which he later applied in his current role at SiteMinder.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Venables holds a Bachelor of Arts in Critical & Cultural Studies from Macquarie University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education with a Master of Education in Adult & Organisational Learning from the University of Technology Sydney, achieved between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Coaching Psychology from the University of Sydney in 2020. His educational background underpins his expertise in leadership, coaching, and organizational development.
Interests and Advocacy
In his spare time, Andrew Venables engages in reading about philosophy, coaching, leadership, and learning. He advocates for the idea that the line between working and learning is increasingly blurred, emphasizing the need for organizations to integrate these concepts. He also supports the notion that 'knowing that' and 'knowing how' are different yet complementary aspects of learning and development.