Naomi Stuart joined NAB in October 2019 and is currently the State Business Banking Executive ACT and Southern NSW of National Australia Bank. In addition to this role, Naomi is also the Executive leading the Professional Services Industry Specialisation at NAB for regional Australia.

FARMpay is an agricultural supply chain management platform providing real time data transfer and rapid payment for on-farm grain sales. Blockchain ready, FARMpay provides a more efficient, equitable, transparent and secure process for grain growers, grain traders and grain buyers.FARMpay is currently working with industry stakeholders to pilot the platform.

(Volunteer position)President August 2018 - August 2020Women in Business Wagga Wagga is a not for profit organisation which aims to inspire and support women in the Riverina to achieve their best in their careers and business. The organisation runs mentoring programs, networking events featuring inspiring key note speakers and advocates in the media and other forums on women’s issues.Founding committee member of Women in Business Wagga Wagga in 2004 recognising the need for networking, education and advocacy in the local community.

Regional and Agribusiness Banking at CommBank provides services to nearly 30,000 commercial and agribusiness clients located across Australia. Our focus is helping people, businesses and regional communities move forward, to make the right financial decisions and achieve their goals and aspirations.As the Executive Manager of Regional and Agribusiness Banking in the Riverina, I lead a team of Agribusiness Specialists and Business Bankers who are passionate about partnering with primary producers, agricultural service providers, small businesses and corporate clients located across the Riverina.As an entrepreneur, I am proud to be working with Australia's leading innovation bank to drive innovation in regional Australia and to help our clients achieve their dreams.

This appointment was made by the NSW Minister for Tourism.Destination Riverina Murray plays a critical role in growing the local visitor economy by: • representing and coordinating the region's tourism industry; • delivering destination management plans;• supporting the development of visitor experiences and products; and • building industry capacity.

• Corporate Governance and company secretary reporting requirements;• Finance – financial reporting including listed entity requirements, management accounts, company budgeting, cash flow management, contract management;• Human Resources – including recruitment, performance management, termination, Work Health Safety, training and development;• Marketing – social media, website, events, newsletters, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications;• Information technology – systems implementation and maintenance, help desk and support;• Strategic planning, implementation and policy development;• Organisational risk planning and management; and• Lead service improvement and influence change.

• Implementation and coordination of the City’s strategic economic development & visitor economy functions and managing the implementation of strategies and the attraction, relocation and expansion of business to the City;• Liaison with key state, federal & international government agencies;• Manage key strategic business relationships;• Management of Visit Wagga & Business Wagga websites;• Management of Visit Wagga social media include Facebook, Twitter & Instagram;• Production of 2015 Economic Snapshot;• Strategic planning, implementation and policy development;• Organisational risk planning and management;• Development of inward investment promotional materials and representation of the City at local business and industry forums;• Advocacy including submissions to Senate enquiries, Members of Parliament & various stakeholders;• Lead service improvement and influence change;• Project Management including Evocities, Digital Enterprise Program, Riverina Regional Tourism (Localist, TASTE Riverina Festival, product development);• Industry & media familiarisation;• My AppVenture visitation app development & marketing; and• Member of Corporate Review Committee – review Council policies and procedures.

• Internal Audit Planning;• Assurance and Compliance Audits focusing on adding value including strategic, operational and performance audits;• Internal Audit Strategy and Strategic Four Year Plan;• Alternative Dispute Resolution – Accredited Mediator;• Fraud and Corruption Control and Prevention;• Business Continuity Management;• Provision of internal audit shared services to Riverina Water County Council;• Special investigations;• Project reviews;• Review and development of Policies and Procedures;• Corporate Governance;• Report writing – Audit & Risk Committee and Council;• Implementation and review of ICAC recommendations relating to Councils;• Coordination and development of Legislative Compliance Register;• Establishment and coordination of Audit & Risk Committee;• Liaison with General Manager and Directors; and• Budgeting & administrative responsibilities.

• Subject convenor – Accounting 2: Management Decisions, Small Business Management and Auditing & Assurance Services. Leading a team of eight across five locations;• Development and delivery of comprehensive & up to date subject materials to internal and distance education cohorts across digital platforms;• Administration of subjects and development of strategies to engage and retain students;• Regional engagement of the School of Accounting with local accounting firms, schools and industry. Organisation & coordination of events; and• CSU Wagga Wagga Chartered Accountants representative.

External AuditBusiness ServicesProject Work

Corporate Finance and Investment Banking

Assurance and Business Advisory Services specialising in Technology, Information, Communication and Entertainment.