Rhonda Petschel
President, Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria Inc
📍Victoria, Australia
Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?
There are 4 areas I would like to see companies continue and do more of in the next 10 years.
1. To recognise, support and include scientific research in their strategic planning.
2. Companies to understand the principles of the social determinants of a fair and equitable society, to understand their role and to act on these principles.
3. To develop creative and reciprocal relationships with ethical charities as part of their business model.
4. To have a strong culture of gathering relevant data and use this knowledge for future directions.
What’s the legacy you hope to leave for future generations?
I will continue to work toward making it a legal requirement that domesticated and farm non human animals must have shelter and companionship specific to the needs of their species, in particular for horses not to be housed alone.
If you could choose one word to define your leadership style, what would it be and why?
Respectful: Everyone has individual expertise and world experiences that influence their decisions. To make wise decisions and have a culture for innovation we must not only hear but understand others contribution.
Respectful: Everyone has individual expertise and world experiences that influence their decisions.
If you could give one piece of advice to the next generation of women leaders, what would it be?
To broaden your understanding of life and the world by taking every opportunity to learn from spheres outside the direction of your own life.
Looking ahead, what are you most excited about—whether in your professional journey or personal life?
I am most excited about handing over to the next committee of Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria well organised governance, an avenue for financial security and a scientific based library of education opportunities for horse guardians.
