
Anthony Cohen CPM
Chairman and Founder
Anthony (Ant) is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in building trust, shaping culture, and influencing security practices across highly regulated industries, including Government Business Enterprise, telecommunications, airlines, and leisure and entertainment sectors. With a career marked by senior roles in organisations facing significant operational and reputational challenges, Ant has demonstrated a remarkable ability to guide teams through complex and high-pressure situations.
Currently leading the Security Influence and Trust team at NBN, Ant is also an active member of the Crime Stoppers NSW Board Cyber Advisory Committee and the eSafety Commissioner’s Working Group on Industry Internet Safety Codes. Their expertise in fostering collaboration, resilience, and innovation has made them a trusted voice in security and community impact.
As the founder of Project Placed, Ant is deeply passionate about supporting individuals during career transitions. Their leadership has propelled the organisation to meet growing demand, providing empathetic and confidential assistance to job seekers across Australia. Ant’s commitment to social purpose is reflected in their focus on empowering volunteers and building strong, connected communities.
Ant brings a unique blend of strategic, operational, and empathetic leadership to the Project Placed board, driving the organisation’s vision to create transformative opportunities and meaningful change for those in need.
Meet our board members
Project Displaced Limited (trading as Project Placed) ABN 51 644 948 390 is a Registered Charity with the Australian Charity and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC) and is an Incorporated Association under the governance of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Our Non-Executive Directors are passionate about creating social good in Australia whilst ensuring that the organisation upholds the highest levels of good governance and transparency.
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Our Services
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Skills Session
This session can help you identify and leverage your transferable and hidden skills.

Resume & Cover Letter
We can review your resume or cover letter and give you actionable insights. Haven’t written one yet and don’t know where to start? We’ve got friends who can help.

Linkedin Profile Advice
Make LinkedIn work for you. We can help you find ways to optimise this often daunting platform.

Job Interview Prep
Do you have a job interview coming up and feeling a bit nervous? We can help you prepare for it!

Career Coaching
Choose this session if you just want to have a conversation about where your career is going, what the job market outlook is, or need help identifying what path is right for you.

Executive Career Coaching
Are you a mid-senior level professional or executive from any profession or industry? This is a focussed session with one of our senior recruiters or career coaches.

Mindset Coaching
This session will help you reframe any mindset obstacles to build your confidence, motivation and self-belief.

Mental Wellbeing
This session will provide you with a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about how you're feeling with an accredited psychologist or Mental Health First Aid counsellor.
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