As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I contributed to establishing Sportsbet's business strategy and led the risk and compliance transformation toward a three-lines operating model. This included leading the Group RACI activity to build out required 1st and 2nd line risk and compliance capabilities, supporting the recruitment of 12 key roles within six weeks. I ensured alignment with SEC/DOJ requirements emerging from the NYSE listing requirements by creating robust 2nd line risk… Show more As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I contributed to establishing Sportsbet's business strategy and led the risk and compliance transformation toward a three-lines operating model. This included leading the Group RACI activity to build out required 1st and 2nd line risk and compliance capabilities, supporting the recruitment of 12 key roles within six weeks. I ensured alignment with SEC/DOJ requirements emerging from the NYSE listing requirements by creating robust 2nd line risk, compliance, and integrity policies and frameworks to foster a culture of ethical decision-making and innovation. Furthermore, I leveraged AI to optimize Sportsbet's regulatory obligations, automating key obligations and controls for enhanced assurance and significantly improving efficiency. Finally, I addressed Sportsbet's Privacy and Data Governance requirements by co-sponsoring a cross-company team to select and implement a best-in-class vendor and tool to support evolving privacy needs Show less

Appointed as PEXA's inaugural Chief Risk Officer by a new private equity Board, I provided strategic leadership over the development of contemporary, efficient and effective group risk management, compliance, assurance, and governance processes, key programs to drive trust and confidence. Spearheading the adoption of the 3 lines of defense model, I drove a comprehensive risk transformation across PEXA Group, spanning Australian, UK and all subsidiaries.Collaborating closely with the… Show more Appointed as PEXA's inaugural Chief Risk Officer by a new private equity Board, I provided strategic leadership over the development of contemporary, efficient and effective group risk management, compliance, assurance, and governance processes, key programs to drive trust and confidence. Spearheading the adoption of the 3 lines of defense model, I drove a comprehensive risk transformation across PEXA Group, spanning Australian, UK and all subsidiaries.Collaborating closely with the Executive team and Board, I addressed strategic and operational risks, encompassing regulatory and financial services compliance, crisis management, cybersecurity and fraud, resilience etc. Notably, our frameworks including risk appetite, profiling, fraud, governance & reporting, compliance, policy, education and training , assurance, crisis and incident management, BCM and 3rd party risk management which consistently met regulatory standards, passing annual independent regulatory audits.I instilled a robust risk culture framework, leveraging innovative training and recognition initiatives to enhance issue escalation and resolution. Risk culture was a key focus for PEXA and remained consistently high. Additionally, I optimized resource allocation through strategic partnerships with leading audit and assurance providers, ensuring delivery of high-quality audits while achieving cost savings.To foster agility and innovation, I streamlined governance processes, promoting a strong culture of experimentation, governance and real-time decision-making through pretotyping and agile methodologies. Moreover, I implemented stream lined data-driven risk reporting, providing actionable insights on the Groups key risks and performance to enhance Executive and Board oversight.I played a key governance role during the dual track sale of the PEXA Group with investor presentations and prospectus formulation, ultimately culminating in the successful listing of PEXA Group on the ASX in 2021. Show less

Bringing seasoned expertise in all facets of risk management to the dynamic world of startup, small and large businesses, I specialise in guiding entrepreneurs, executives and boards through the complexities of risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, process improvement and transformation change.

Accountable for all 1st and 2nd line Risk, Compliance and Security resources providing assurance, oversight and monitoring of the Groups key and emerging risks and compliance programs. Reported to the executive and Board on all enterprise risk and compliance matters including security, technology, cyber security, safety, regulatory compliance and service disruption including the group wide insurance program.

Working on all aspects of all (2nd line) risk and compliance matters for the Australia Post Group including privacy, fraud, analytics, business continuity, policy, training and education, incident management, insurance and executive and board reporting. Led (1st line) risk and compliance activities for Parcels business, Product and Retail businessesLed the Security team accountable for all physical security assets within the Australia Post and Startrack entities totaling ~4300 post… Show more Working on all aspects of all (2nd line) risk and compliance matters for the Australia Post Group including privacy, fraud, analytics, business continuity, policy, training and education, incident management, insurance and executive and board reporting. Led (1st line) risk and compliance activities for Parcels business, Product and Retail businessesLed the Security team accountable for all physical security assets within the Australia Post and Startrack entities totaling ~4300 post offices and ~70 delivery facilities throughout Australia. Show less

General Manager Internal Audit • Leader of the Internal Audit division in the delivery of commercial and pragmatic assurance • Trusted advisor to Directors, Senior Executives and key stakeholders • Driver of the Internal Audit strategic agenda and high performance culture • Delivery of complex Strategic, Operational, Financial and Compliance reviews • Innovative thinker with strong knowledge and experience in Retail, Communications, Logistics, Digital and Customer… Show more General Manager Internal Audit • Leader of the Internal Audit division in the delivery of commercial and pragmatic assurance • Trusted advisor to Directors, Senior Executives and key stakeholders • Driver of the Internal Audit strategic agenda and high performance culture • Delivery of complex Strategic, Operational, Financial and Compliance reviews • Innovative thinker with strong knowledge and experience in Retail, Communications, Logistics, Digital and Customer environments Show less

Group Manager of the Risk Management and Assurance group.Key roles included:• Maintaining the ongoing relationship between the Risk Management and Assurance team and Telstra Managing Directors (CEO Direct Reports) and their respective leadership teams • Regular Board reporting on the outcomes of process reviews and investigations.• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Risk and Internal audit team • Lead all aspects of complex/sensitive consulting review… Show more Group Manager of the Risk Management and Assurance group.Key roles included:• Maintaining the ongoing relationship between the Risk Management and Assurance team and Telstra Managing Directors (CEO Direct Reports) and their respective leadership teams • Regular Board reporting on the outcomes of process reviews and investigations.• Contributing to the strategic direction of the Risk and Internal audit team • Lead all aspects of complex/sensitive consulting review engagements involving operational activities and internal/external fraud reviews• Managed up to 12 direct reports plus a further virtual team of 10 (Telstra subsidiaries)• Established Internal Audit divisions at separate legal entities Show less

• Completed and delivered 3 process improvement projects using the Six Sigma methodology• Delivered significant process improvements to 2 key projects around the release of market sensitive information

Responsible for the day-to-day running of audit engagements (teams of up to 6-10 people). Worked on a number of clients from financial services including insurance and superannuation, retail products and services, technology and online businesses.