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ARABELLA DOUGLAS
EXPERTISE
Arabella Douglas
Strategic Eloquence
Douglas & Associates – Strategic Solutions for Complex Challenges
At Douglas & Associates, we specialize in solving complex, high-level challenges that require nuanced, intersectional, and strategic solutions. Led by Arabella Douglas, a results-driven strategist with expertise in business, governance, environmental economics, and social impact, we work with businesses, governments, and organizations to navigate intricate problems where race, class, gender, and policy intersect.
Our approach is dynamic and forward-thinking—there is rarely one solution to a complex problem, and we map multiple pathways to deliver the best possible outcome. With access to Australia’s top legal, political, media, and business experts, we craft tailored strategies that balance commercial imperatives with ethical leadership and social responsibility.
Whether it’s guiding organizations through regulatory challenges, shaping policy, or unlocking innovative economic opportunities, Douglas & Associates brings clarity, discretion, and precision to every engagement. We don’t just solve problems—we transform them into opportunities for long-term success.
Good Business Matters 2020
Women on Boards - Podcast 2021
Strategic Leadership & Board Development
With almost 20 years of professional experience as a director, Arabella Douglas brings a wealth of expertise in governance, strategic leadership, and organizational renewal. Having worked closely with boards across government and private sectors, she excels at refreshing and renewing board thinking, guiding them through complex challenges and expanding their strategic vision.
Arabella’s work focuses on integrating social development and environmental economics into board-level decision-making, fostering inclusive growth, and embedding sustainability into core business strategies. Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of good governance, and she is committed to supporting boards in evolving their structures, processes, and impact.
As a Non-Executive Director, Arabella is skilled at facilitating board discussions that explore innovative solutions, align organizational values with strategic objectives, and drive long-term positive change. Her contributions ensure boards are not only responsive but proactive in addressing the multifaceted issues of today’s business landscape.
STRATEGIST
Arabella Douglas - Principal Director
Arabella Douglas is a trusted advisor and strategist, renowned for her ability to navigate and resolve sensitive, complex business challenges—especially those with significant public, political, or social implications. With a career built on sound governance, strategic investment management, and effective government interaction, Arabella provides commercial advice that drives positive economic, political, and social outcomes for both public and private sector organizations.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience in C-suite roles and as a company director, Arabella has managed substantial portfolios, including billions of dollars in assets and investments. Her expertise lies in balancing high-pressure, multifaceted issues while maintaining a focus on delivering results with integrity and discretion.
Arabella holds a BA. LLB, GDLP, BBus (1st class), and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), offering a deep understanding of governance principles and strategic leadership. Her approach is focused, thoughtful, and underpinned by a commitment to creating lasting value for clients and stakeholders.
RACE AND INVESTMENT
What I’ve Learned - 'to inspire you must do'
BOARD STRATEGY
LEADERSHIP
My work sits at the intersection of race, investment, and environmental economics, driven by a deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and Indigenous leadership in economic systems. Pioneering strategies that position First Nations governance and knowledge at the heart of environmental markets, ensuring that investment flows directly empower communities rather than extract from them. My advocacy on global platforms has focused on embedding Indigenous economic frameworks into global environmental and sustainability policies. I am passionate about activating strong leadership—particularly among First Nations women—so that investment in environmental solutions is not only ethical but transformative, shifting power structures and fostering true economic self-determination.
