Anne D. F. Ward is a businessperson who has been at the head of 11 different companies. Presently, she holds the position of Independent Chairman at Symbio Holdings Ltd., Chairman at Zoological Parks & Gardens Board of Victoria, Chairman at Redbubble Ltd., Chairman for Colonial Mutual Superannuation Pty Ltd. and Chairman for Centre for Investor Education Pty Ltd. Ms. Ward is also on the board of 5 other companies.

In the past Anne D. F. Ward occupied the position of Chairman for Colonial First State Investments Ltd., Chairman of Zoos Victoria, Chairman for Flexigroup Ltd., Partner at Herbert Geer & Rundle, General Counsel at National Australia Bank Ltd., Chairman at Avanteos Investments Ltd., Chairman for Qantas Superannuation Ltd., Partner at Minter Ellison, Governor at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health and Council Member at RMIT University.

She received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Melbourne.