I am a semi-retired finance and business executive with deep experience across both the private sector and Victorian Government Statutory Authorities. Held Chief Financial Officer (CFO) positions in large government organisations for many years.Continuing to hold Board and Independent Audit and Risk Committees positions with organisations that interest me and where I can add value.With a proactive style, I bring strong corporate governance and financial management, risk management, audit management, strategic thinking, business acumen, wisdom and insight. Having held Board and senior management positions I see both perspectives and offer pragmatism to ensure successful outcomes.Competencies/Attributes:• My dual perspective of being a member of Boards/Audit and Risk Committee’s and previously being part of management attending those meetings, enables me to be highly effective in being able to clearly see both perspectives and influence decisions that are the right balance. This exposure enables me to be more effective in governance and to ensure my advice is relevant and pragmatic.My key skill sets are• Strong, diverse and contemporary governance skills• Expertise in risk management utilising, frameworks, policies/processes, internal controls and audit. Deep financial and business skills • Business acumen and commercially savvy• Solid understanding of Digital capability to significantly improve organisational governance and performance• Ability to synthesize data, find trends, see the big picture, influence strategy and monitor progress• Emotionally intelligent with adept people skills and ability to build productive and trusting relationships• Politically astute with strong stakeholder skills• Innovative and creative problem solving, strategies and sound understanding of change management