A highly resourceful, energetic and experienced strategic relationship and commercial professional with over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry (both Australia and United Kingdom), covering investment management, outsourcing, procurement and governance (custody, administration, superannuation, registry, wrap and middle / back-office operations) and the superannuation and investments regulatory landscape in which they operate (including RG133 / SPS231). An empathetic listener with a growth mindset who can identify needs, build rapport easily, empower others, and foster an environment of care and trust, to collaborate and solve strategic problems and in turn support business growth. A pragmatic thinker with the ability to consider and synthesise multiple perspectives coherently, transforming ideas into actionable and executable strategic options in complex and constantly changing global business environments. Considered, calm and confident speaker who communicates effectively across different organisational levels (including Boards and Executive). CPA qualified and recognised for extensive expertise in managing high value and strategically important vendor partnerships, supplier and third-party governance, risk management and controls assurance, client and vendor service models, team building and mentoring, vendor due diligence, benchmarking, tender processes, contract negotiation and continuous improvement of supplier governance and risk frameworks and practices.