Stephen Helberg Email & Phone Number

Glen Iris, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Middle East

GRCReady works in conjunction with Alac Partners, the Middle East’s independent board advisory and executive search firm to help strengthen the performance and future-readiness of Middle Eastern boards and their individual members. We partner with owners to share the future growth of boards, to benchmark the status quo and develop world class capability that allows the board to satisfy its corporate governance, risk management, and compliance requirements. Visit… Show more GRCReady works in conjunction with Alac Partners, the Middle East’s independent board advisory and executive search firm to help strengthen the performance and future-readiness of Middle Eastern boards and their individual members. We partner with owners to share the future growth of boards, to benchmark the status quo and develop world class capability that allows the board to satisfy its corporate governance, risk management, and compliance requirements. Visit www.alacpartners.com/board-advisory Show less

Australia

GRCReady delivers exceptional insight into the world of governance, risk and compliance by offering valuable maturity assessments, policies, procedures, tools, and advisory resources that cannot be matched online. Importantly, GRCReady has the breadth and flexibility to support you in delivering consistent, high quality and cost effective outcomes for your corporate governance needs. Important features of the GRCReady on-line service include tailored maturity assessments for any one of… Show more GRCReady delivers exceptional insight into the world of governance, risk and compliance by offering valuable maturity assessments, policies, procedures, tools, and advisory resources that cannot be matched online. Importantly, GRCReady has the breadth and flexibility to support you in delivering consistent, high quality and cost effective outcomes for your corporate governance needs. Important features of the GRCReady on-line service include tailored maturity assessments for any one of 40 GRC and ESG topics. Free personalised PDF reports can be immediately downloaded at the end of each assessment and used by the respondent for internal discussion purposes. The site has an extensive library of high quality ‘off-the-shelf’ content including: policies, procedures, technical tools, templates and guidance resources available in single purchase or specialist packages for those looking for a point solution to some today’s GRC and ESG challenges. No matter what the domain or industry, we have you covered. Visit GRCReady.com today. I also work with a leading Middle East independent board advisory and executive search firm, Alac Partner as a board advisor. We work to strengthen the performance and future-readiness of Middle Eastern boards and organisations by building leading-edge Governance, Risk, and Compliance capability. Show less

Frankston, Victoria, Australia

I have completed acting as CEO for the Bunurong Aboriginal Council and handed over to Jason King who is a very seasoned and experienced CEO. When I started at this special and complex organisation 12 months ago my cultural sensitivity was sadly lacking. With hindsight, I can now say this is also the case with many business leaders. I have learned so much about the intricacies and sensitivities between the 5 Bunurong apical families. I have made new friends for life and… Show more I have completed acting as CEO for the Bunurong Aboriginal Council and handed over to Jason King who is a very seasoned and experienced CEO. When I started at this special and complex organisation 12 months ago my cultural sensitivity was sadly lacking. With hindsight, I can now say this is also the case with many business leaders. I have learned so much about the intricacies and sensitivities between the 5 Bunurong apical families. I have made new friends for life and want to thank all of the staff and Bunurong family members who touched my life for their time and patience with me. I wish the Bunurong families all the best to continue to set up the next generations of leaders for success. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

From November 2019 to March 2021. Head of Group Risk. Initiated a Group-wide transformation program to increase the risk management capability in the Group to the target level by end of 2020.

Melbourne, Australia

Spiral Energy Pty ltd is a start-up with the aim to develop a hydro electrical and tidal turbine in clean energy industry. Aus Streaming Ltd - the core business is metal streaming which is the term often used when a streaming company makes an agreement with a mining company to forward purchase a percentage of their production at an agreed price based on production costs. The transaction is considered mutually beneficial. The mining company gets much needed capital by immediately… Show more Spiral Energy Pty ltd is a start-up with the aim to develop a hydro electrical and tidal turbine in clean energy industry. Aus Streaming Ltd - the core business is metal streaming which is the term often used when a streaming company makes an agreement with a mining company to forward purchase a percentage of their production at an agreed price based on production costs. The transaction is considered mutually beneficial. The mining company gets much needed capital by immediately monetizing the often non-core production, while the company receiving the metal gets it without having to invest in exploration, development and maintenance. Show less

One of the Partners tasked to set up a new service line, KordaMentha Corporate. This service line is now established and delivers niche governance and board services for a range of clients such as Woolworths, Arium Ltd, OilSearch Ltd, Woodside ltd, BlueScope Steel, IAG and Vodafone.

Sydney, Australia

One of a number of executives appointed to develop and implement the key enterprise-wide governance functions at CIMIC. He was a member of the steering committee to develop and oversee the implementation of the group continuous disclosure system. He reported to the Chairman of the Committee and the Chairman of the Board. Stephen’s role was to transform the small existing internal audit function to provide an internal audit service required for the Group. The internal audit function now covers… Show more One of a number of executives appointed to develop and implement the key enterprise-wide governance functions at CIMIC. He was a member of the steering committee to develop and oversee the implementation of the group continuous disclosure system. He reported to the Chairman of the Committee and the Chairman of the Board. Stephen’s role was to transform the small existing internal audit function to provide an internal audit service required for the Group. The internal audit function now covers management processes across the 25 counties, 400+ projects with an estimated value of A$22billion. The internal audit approach was based on a top-down risk based approach and was valued by operational leaders. Stephen provided strategic advice to the Leighton Group Chief Risk Officer in the setting up and roll-out of the group’s risk management system. Show less

Global Head of Corporate Assurance of Rio Tinto Ltd and reported directly to the Rio Tinto Board Audit Committee and the Board Sustainable Development Committee Chair persons. He was employed by Rio Tinto to transform the group’s internal audit function. This program was delivered successfully on time and in budget. The Rio Tinto Corporate Assurance function is now seen as a valuable business partner delivering tangible commercial outcomes in addition to the base compliance service. The… Show more Global Head of Corporate Assurance of Rio Tinto Ltd and reported directly to the Rio Tinto Board Audit Committee and the Board Sustainable Development Committee Chair persons. He was employed by Rio Tinto to transform the group’s internal audit function. This program was delivered successfully on time and in budget. The Rio Tinto Corporate Assurance function is now seen as a valuable business partner delivering tangible commercial outcomes in addition to the base compliance service. The Rio Tinto Group Corporate Assurance function include all audits in the following functions:· Financial and commercial · Group Risk · Health, Safety and Environmental · People· Capital Projects· Technical Areas (Resources & Reserves)The Rio Tinto Corporate Assurance function was acknowledged by the Board Audit Committee and senior executives as a good investment and not a cost center validating compliance. At the July 2008 Board Audit Committee it was noted “..that the transformation programme of Corporate Assurance had been powerful and that its activities were leading edge by comparison to other functions.” Show less

As a Partner Business Risk Consulting his clients included:• Westpac Ltd • Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd• Packer private group of companies (CPH, CGM, Pretty girl, Hoyts). • Qantas Ltd • Coal and Allied Ltd • Caltex Ltd • Tyco Ltd

Roles at CBA: General Manager Enterprise Wide Audit with audit accountability across the Bank for IT&T, Project Management, E-Commerce and HR; General Manager Performance Measurement – responsible for delivering management reports to all operations of the Bank and APRA; General Manager Which New Bank Programme Office. Stephen led on behalf of the then CFO, the CBA Finance function’s transformation as part of the Which New Bank strategy and delivered the defined outcomes. He also led the Levels… Show more Roles at CBA: General Manager Enterprise Wide Audit with audit accountability across the Bank for IT&T, Project Management, E-Commerce and HR; General Manager Performance Measurement – responsible for delivering management reports to all operations of the Bank and APRA; General Manager Which New Bank Programme Office. Stephen led on behalf of the then CFO, the CBA Finance function’s transformation as part of the Which New Bank strategy and delivered the defined outcomes. He also led the Levels of Work (Stratified Systems Theory) program for the Finance Division which aligned the role needed with staff’s competencies and delivered the required outcomes of the program. The outcomes of the project were all delivered. He had accountability for the Bank’s annual Directors Questionnaire and director’s attestations. During his time at CBA Stephen performed the post-implementation review of the Bank’s PeopleSoft ERP implementation and led the assessment of the Bank’s project maturity assessment to determine if the Bank’s project capability is ready for The Which New Bank transformation programme. Under Stephen’s leadership a comprehensive Project Management assurance approach was developed, tested and implemented across the Bank. Show less

Business Manager Operations Finance/role as Deputy CFO.Project Sponsor Amplats Group e-business project- Quadrem including supply chain process Project Sponsor and Business Manager Amplats Shared Services (Pty) LtdMotivated and sponsored the Group’s Shared Services – recognised as a leading shared services function (Tier1). The function was built on the back of a group-wide SAP roll-outGeneral Manager Finance – Operations Financial director responsibilities for Amplats’ mining and… Show more Business Manager Operations Finance/role as Deputy CFO.Project Sponsor Amplats Group e-business project- Quadrem including supply chain process Project Sponsor and Business Manager Amplats Shared Services (Pty) LtdMotivated and sponsored the Group’s Shared Services – recognised as a leading shared services function (Tier1). The function was built on the back of a group-wide SAP roll-outGeneral Manager Finance – Operations Financial director responsibilities for Amplats’ mining and processing Business Units.2IC of the Amplats SAP implementation of 3500 users – 2 year implementation programme.Functional owner for the mines Fi and Co template design.Set up Amplats Group Audit Committee & introduced a Business Risk Audit Approach. Show less

Head of Transnet Group & SARCC Group's Internal Audit Function.Accountable for the internal audit function (initially 322 re-structured to 222 staff) of all Transnet's divisions and subsidiaries, including: - Spoornet - SA Airways - Portnet - PetronetTransnet is a non-listed public company that owns and delivers the public services of all rail, harbor and state airline services. Stephen reported functionally to the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee and… Show more Head of Transnet Group & SARCC Group's Internal Audit Function.Accountable for the internal audit function (initially 322 re-structured to 222 staff) of all Transnet's divisions and subsidiaries, including: - Spoornet - SA Airways - Portnet - PetronetTransnet is a non-listed public company that owns and delivers the public services of all rail, harbor and state airline services. Stephen reported functionally to the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee and administratively to the Group CFO. Show less