About me

I help member-owned organisations, superannuation funds, and industry associations build governance frameworks and self-regulatory codes that balance stakeholder expectations with practical capability.

After 13 years of CEO leadership at two major peak bodies,
I understand the unique pressures facing membership organisations – the need to serve diverse members while meeting regulatory requirements and community expectations.

My work combines deep sector knowledge with genuine independence, allowing me to provide objective analysis focused on what truly serves customers and members.

Career highlights

CEO, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees

Led the peak body representing Australia's $1.7 trillion profit-to-member superannuation sector, overseeing a team of 38 and an annual budget of $9 million. Created the AIST Governance Code (2017), a principles-based standard that set new benchmarks for superannuation trustee governance, with an independent monitoring framework serving over 50 reporting entities.

Executive Manager – Governance & Stewardship, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees

Built a new department to enhance governance standards across the superannuation sector. Pioneered initiatives to grow women in leadership and address gender imbalances on boards. Established productive relationships with regulators and stakeholders that drove improved industry outcomes.


CEO, Australian Lawyers Alliance

Led the national association representing plaintiff lawyers and consumer advocates. Championed consumer rights in legal reform and defended rights-based outcomes in policy debates.

Leadership roles

Current:

Chair, Code Authority, Fundraising Institute of Australia (2025–present)
Independent Reviewer, Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (2025-26)

Past:

Council Member, ASX Corporate Governance Council (2017–2023)
Chair, Indigenous Superannuation Working Group (2015–2023)
Chair and Vice-Chair, Word Pension Alliance (2020–2023)
Member, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Advisory Board (2012-2019)
Director, Bernie Banton Foundation (2015-2018)
Director, Australians Detained Abroad (2012-2016)

Current projects

Now: Independent Review of Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice

Leading comprehensive review of the banking code serving Australia's customer-owned sector – consulting with consumers, regulators, and 50+ subscribing institutions to ensure the Code
remains fit-for-purpose.