Grant-Ross Seegers GAICD

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External Independent Director at Speech Pathology Australia

Carlton, Victoria, Australia

Overview

Grant-Ross is a senior transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance. He serves as a Non-Executive Director for Carers Victoria and Speech Pathology Australia, specializing in aligning risk strategies with organizational goals across financial services, retail, and non-profit sectors. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Outside of his board responsibilities, Grant-Ross is committed to community causes. He actively participates in fundraising and awareness campaigns for mental health and suicide prevention, such as the "Out of the Shadows" walk. He has also volunteered with organizations like Lifeline and the RSPCA, demonstrating a strong commitment to value-based work.

He has worked across diverse industries and startups in both Australia and South Africa.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Hard To Convince

ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Risk & Governance
Specializes in translating complex risk, technology, and compliance requirements into actionable business strategies for boards and executive teams.
Non-Profit Oversight
Serves in key board and committee roles for Carers Victoria and Speech Pathology Australia, focusing on finance, audit, and quality of care.
Cyber & Tech Risk
Possesses deep expertise in creating governance frameworks for cyber, data, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.

Media Appearances

Grant-Ross has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
External Independent Director at Speech Pathology Australia
6-2025
Non Executive Director at Carers Victoria
4-2024
Business Owner at Seaspear Risk & Management Consultancy
11-2022 - 3-2024
Head of Security Governance at Coles Group
7-2021 - 10-2023
Business Owner at Seaspear Risk & Management Consultancy

Education

2006 - 7-2010
BCOM0211 from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
2006 - 2006
Diploma from Faculty Training Institute

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Exp : 24 Location : Carlton, Victoria, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : External Independent Director at Speech Pathology Australia
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Insights For Selling To Grant-Ross

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Grant-Ross is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Grant-Ross

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Grant-Ross move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Grant-Ross take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Grant-Ross

Personality Compatibility


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