Steven has over 25 years’ experience working directly with the chief executives and chairs of Australia’s largest companies. He was previously the CEO of the Australian Bankers’ Association, Chairman of the International Banking Federation, Deputy CEO of the Business Council of Australia and an inaugural member of the ASX Corporate Governance Council.
Tim is the co-founder of Blackhall & Pearl. He has had a diverse international career through senior executive and board roles with large and complex organisations including; University of Melbourne, Bankers Trust, Austock and Fidelity.
He commenced his senior career as an Executive Director with University of Melbourne before joining Bankers Trust New York as Global Chief of Staff for Risk Management.
Tim then moved to Fidelity as the Global Chief Risk Officer, before taking on the role of Executive Director for Fidelity Continental Europe. He has also completed a Doctorate on Board Performance.
Julie has over 35 years’ leadership experience in the public and private sectors. She co-founder executive search firm BSP, focused on C suite and boards, and was Global Head of the CEO and Education practices for Odgers Berndtson. Julie was General Manager ABC Enterprises, CEO of the ABC Pay Television division and CEO of IMAX Australia. She has been a director for over 30 years.
Sam has extensive experience as a governance professional having held senior company secretary and legal roles at Bonlac Foods, Zinifex and BHP Billiton. He has advised many boards and executive teams on all aspects of enterprise governance and has delivered major change projects at large, complex organisations.
Darryl has over 35 years’ experience working both in professional services and the corporate environment across a range of industries, with a focus on risk management at board and operational levels. Darryl’s international experience, recently as Partner with Deloitte USA for 11 years, has provided him significant insight into global risk management practices with some of the world’s largest and most recognised companies. His roles have ranged from acting in a fully outsourced CRO role to being a risk management coach.
Tracy is known for her expertise in coaching C-suite executives and Board Directors facing complex challenges and is a Certified Organisational Coach. She has been the Chief Corporate Services Officer and Chief People Officer for New York based talent management company Hudson Global and previously worked at TMP Worldwide, AXA and Codan Limited.
Angeli is a passionate advocate for integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. She’s led, strategised, and researched business ethics and ESG practices for more than 25 years, developing expertise in ethical decision-making, ethical leadership, and ethical culture; speak up and psychological safety and ESG. She was previously the national Director of Ethics at KPMG (US). Angeli is a Director (Ethics Committee Chair) at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and a Director (Board Chair) of the LPLC Endowment.
Mike has significant corporate governance and risk management experience having led KPMG’s National Board Advisory practice and been a Director of KPMG’s Risk Executive. He has also been the CEO of start-ups in disrupted industries. Mike has managed hundreds of board performance review and governance design projects with a diverse range of clients.
Amy has significant senior executive experience with leading legal, ASX company secretariat and corporate affairs functions in complex environments. After commencing in private practice, she has spent the majority of her legal and governance career in large corporates including Deutsche Bank, Murray Goulburn Co-operative and Ridley Corporation. Amy was a member of the Australian Takeovers Panel from 2019-2022.
Melissa is an accomplished Operations Manager with over 10 years’ experience across financial services and technology sectors. With a solid foundation established at one of Australia’s top banks, Melissa recently led the setup of operations for a technology recruitment firm. Her career highlights include collaborating closely with executives and senior leaders to streamline operations and drive business success.
Melissa’s passion lies in enhancing efficiencies and implementing process improvements that ensure seamless day-to-day operations. Her expertise spans strategic decision-making, operational management, and navigating complex organisational environments.
Tim L’Estrange is a former lawyer and banking executive. He was a Partner and Managing Partner of Allen Allen & Hemsley (now Allens Linklaters) and Partner of Jones Day, including as Partner in Charge of the Sydney and then Melbourne offices. He was Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of ANZ Bank, Managing Director for Europe and America and Global Head of Governance.
He continues to apply the insights learned from representing companies, boards and individuals in some of the highest profile corporate disputes and complex factual political and legal situations in a range of countries.
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Stephen is a highly experienced company secretary and governance professional. He was Company Secretary at Medibank Private Limited and General Electric (Australia and New Zealand) and has held senior finance, reporting, accounting and corporate tax consulting positions at WMC Resources, Exxon Chemicals and PricewaterhouseCoopers.