Over 15 years’ experience in senior legal & governance leadership positions across Asia and Australia. Established reputation for excellence as trusted adviser & strategic partner. Depth of experience leading M&A transactions.Known for building world class, high performing teams that deliver real, commercial value. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: 1. Successfully negotiated AIA’s acquisition of CommInsure for over $2 billion. 2. Delivered separation & sale of AIA’s Savings & Investment business to Resolution Life. 3. Negotiated recovery of a $100M+ claim for AIA in a major strategic transaction. 4. Improved regulatory relationships & capability; as a result AIA was not required to appear before the Financial Services Royal Commission. 5. Leadership of diverse & engaged teams, including a business division of ~300 staff. LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS:• Analytical, pragmatic & commercial. • An effective, engaging leader who builds high performing teams. • Innovative; fosters culture of learning and growth. • Operates well under pressure. KNOWN AND RESPECTED FOR:• Trusted adviser & strategic partner• Technical excellence & deep specialist skills• Inspiring leadership of high performing, highly engaged teams• Ability to analyse complexity & distil into concise commercial advice• Authentic leadership that empowers my people to achieve their best