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As a director and executive extensive commercial experience across a range of sectors including finance, banking, government, superannuation, digital/technology, and professional services.A Chartered Accountant and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, who builds relationships across organisations. Strongly believe that personal connections support better understanding and in turn decisions.Committed to self-development with passion to succeed and bring best physical and mental self to any role.Key skills include:Board and Governance experience gained from being a non-executive director / executive in for profit and not for profit organisations covering a range of industry sectors.Corporate Governance. As a Chartered Accountant and ASIC Registered Company Auditor developed sound understanding of regulatory and business requirementsStrategic Planning. With establishment of overall strategic planning a fundamental responsibility, experience brings a depth of understanding. Preparation, review, and approval of strategic plans in various roles.Financial / Commercial Business Acumen. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand with deep financial, risk and audit experience gained in top tier accounting firms and financial institutions.Information Technology. Managed IT teams at Rural Finance Corporation, ANZ Investments and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Undertaken significant technology replacement projects in leadership and oversight capacity.Risk Management. General Manager of the Risk Department at Rural Bank and experience from Board and management roles.Government and Audit experience. ASIC Registered Company Auditor. Dealings with Government departments via various roles, including audits of Government entities on behalf of the Victorian Auditor General’s Office. Experience as Head of Internal Audit.Leadership. Led and developed teams from 5 to 150 professionals utilising sound human resource skills, setting strategy, managing risk, and delivering results both in expanding and contracting markets. Current Chair of North East Water.Mentorship. Satisfaction in developing colleagues, including being mentor for all three Aboriginal Board delegates at North East Water.