Speakers continue to be added as they are confirmed.
Welcome & Chair’s Address
Annette Donselaar | ACI Chair - ACI Fellow & Life Member
Annette Donselaar, based in Hong Kong, is a global compliance practitioner with nearly 30 years’ experience in insurance and financial services across Australia, Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. She was General Counsel for Chubb Life for 11 years and previously served as SVP and Chief Compliance Officer at New York Life International. Annette has also held senior compliance roles at AIA, National Australia Bank, and ASIC. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Law (Honours), and Commerce; master’s degrees in Law; and multiple professional qualifications. A Fellow and Life Member of ACI, she is recognised for her global expertise.
Keynotes & Conversations
Sarah Court | Deputy Chair - ASIC
Sarah has held senior statutory appointments across influential, economy-wide economic and corporate regulators for more than 17 years. She leads the Commission’s enforcement and investigation work, and contributes extensively to strategic priority setting, statutory decision-making and leadership across the agency. Her key focus areas include enforcement, scams, small business, insolvency, climate disclosure, and greenwashing. Sarah represents ASIC on significant national boards including the Council of Financial Regulators and the National Anti-Scam Centre Steering Group. Internationally, she participates in the OECD Committee for Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Committee. Previously, Sarah served three terms as an ACCC Commissioner and held senior roles at the Australian Government Solicitor, leading national teams in competition and consumer law, as well as administrative law, employment law and law enforcement litigation.
Carly Kind | Privacy Commissioner - OAIC
Carly Kind was appointed Australia’s Privacy Commissioner in February 2024 for a five-year term. A human rights lawyer and recognised authority on digital rights, she leads regulation of personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 and works to strengthen national privacy protections. Carly was previously Director of the Ada Lovelace Institute in the UK and has advised governments, industry and global organisations on technology, privacy, AI and data governance. She holds law and international relations qualifications from the University of Queensland and LSE.
Brad Brown | National Manager of Regulatory Operations - AUSTRAC
Brad commenced in AUSTRAC in September 2004 and has led various intelligence, policy, project and regulatory functions. Brad is responsible for AUSTRAC’s education, supervision and enforcement operations. Brad also has responsibility for AUSTRAC’s legal, policy and communications functions.
Jamie Lynch | Head of Anti-Money Laundering - Gilbert + Tobin
Jamie Lynch is the Head of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) at Gilbert + Tobin, a leading Australian law firm. With extensive experience in AML/Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance and operational risk, Jamie has held senior roles in both New Zealand and Australia, including positions at Russell McVeagh and the Department of Internal Affairs. He is recognized for his expertise in integrating AML/CTF frameworks within legal practices and has contributed thought leadership on the intersection of compliance and cybersecurity. Jamie’s insights are especially timely as Australia undergoes major AML/CTF regulatory reform.
John Price | Head of Group Regulatory Compliance - Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
Since 2020, John has been the Head of Group Regulatory Compliance at Bendigo & Adelaide Bank. For 10 months of this period, he was concurrently acting as the Head of Operational Risk responsible for oversight of technology risk, data risk, model risk, business continuity, risk controls and processes generally. In addition, John has also been the Chief Risk Officer (Acting) of the bank. Prior to this, John completed over 8 years working as a Commissioner at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. John was also a long-time member of Australia’s Council of Financial Regulators, the peak coordinating body for Australia's financial regulatory agencies. John was also previously a member of CAMAC, a statutory body providing advice to Government on corporate, financial services and markets issues; and the Financial Reporting Council, a statutory body providing broad oversight of various accounting and audit-related issues in Australia.
Louise Hall | Customer Engagement and Partnerships - Fair Supply
With a background in financial reporting and a passion for sustainability, Louise
has found the perfect balance of purpose and expertise in her role at Fair Supply, a leading ESG technology and data business. Louise helps organisations navigate complex ESG challenges by introducing Fair Supply’s supply chain intelligence platform to procurement and sustainability professionals. Through strong relationships, robust reporting, and effective risk management solutions, she supports businesses in meeting regulatory obligations and achieving their sustainability goals.
Tom Hersz | Head of Governance - 1835i
Tom has 25 years in Banking and Financial Services, with the last 11 years spent in Governance, Risk and Compliance. Tom has spent the last two years as the Head of Governance for 1835i – ANZ’s CVC and Innovation Partner. Prior to that, Tom was at ANZ for 14 years, most recently leading Regulatory Risk with primary responsibility for ANZ’s relationships with APRA and ASIC, as well as the regulatory components of their NFR framework. Tom has an MBA from NYU Stern, holds bachelor’s degrees in Commerce and Business Systems and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Speakers & Panelists
Sue de Broglio | Vice President Global Compliance - Cochlear
Sue de Broglio is Vice President of Global Compliance at Cochlear, following distinguished roles leading compliance, ethics, and privacy at BlueScope Steel and Macquarie Group. From 2013, she served as Head of Compliance for Macquarie’s retail business, then as Head of Compliance for Asia beginning in 2017. With over 25 years of legal, risk, and compliance leadership across South Africa, Australia, and Hong Kong, Sue also champions diversity and inclusion, serving on Macquarie’s Asia DE&I Committee and sponsoring the Asia Women’s Network.
Vito Giudice | Managing Director - ASCENTIUM
Vito Giudice is the founder of ASCENTIUM, providing governance, risk, and compliance advice to leading organisations. A seasoned Chief Risk Officer and former Big 4 Executive Director, he brings deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and governance across multiple sectors. Vito’s career blends strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and operational leadership, enabling organisations to navigate complex regulatory landscapes effectively. His practical, results-driven approach is backed by decades of senior leadership experience in Australia’s financial services and insurance industries.
Georgine Roodenry | Executive Director - Rennie
Georgine Roodenrys is an Executive Director at Rennie Advisory, based in Brisbane, with over two decades of experience in sustainability and climate policy. She has led transformative initiatives across renewable energy, circular economy, and natural capital, including Queensland’s Climate Action Plan 2030 and the $500 million Land Restoration Fund. Formerly a Partner at Deloitte Australia, Georgine is a trusted advisor on climate reporting, low-carbon fuel markets, and green industrial transitions. Her work bridges strategic innovation and pragmatic policy, helping organizations align with a net-zero future while driving long-term value creation through sustainability integration.
Erika Korosi | Fellow & Senior Director Nature Markets - Conservation International
Erika is Conservation International’s Fellow and Senior Director, Nature Markets, leading global efforts in nature and biodiversity markets. With over two decades’ experience across corporate, philanthropic, and not-for-profit sectors, she brings expertise in biodiversity, nature-based solutions, climate change mitigation and adaptation, water stewardship, and rights-centred approaches. Skilled in strategy, implementation, engagement, financing, and disclosure, Erika has led numerous global collaborations driving transformative change. Her work has delivered sustainable outcomes for both people and planet, shaping innovative approaches to conservation and environmental stewardship worldwide.
Gavin Coles | Global Sanctions Officer - OFX
Gavin Coles is Global Sanctions Officer at OFX, bringing over 20 years’ international expertise in compliance and financial crime. With deep knowledge of AML, FATCA/CRS, sanctions, and regulatory risk management, Gavin has led transformative projects and built financial crime teams across multiple countries. Known for his collaborative approach and clear communication at all levels, he is a trusted advisor to boards, regulators, and industry peers, thriving in fast-paced environments and guiding organisations through complex compliance challenges.
Louise Lane | Founder - Lane Consulting & Advisory (LCA)
Louise Lane is Principal and consultant at Lane Consulting & Advisory, providing tailored governance, risk, and compliance solutions across gaming, liquor, FMCG, and regulated industries. With senior leadership experience at Endeavour Group, Racing Victoria, Crown Resorts and Consolidated Media, Louise has led major compliance, legal, and risk functions, including AML/CTF programs and crisis management during COVID-19. Drawing on two decades in regulatory affairs and corporate governance, she now advises organisations with independent, pragmatic insights to strengthen frameworks and meet evolving obligations.
Marzia Tabassum | Business Governance & Controls Lead, Talent & Culture - ANZ Bank
Marzia Tabassum is Business Governance and Controls Lead at ANZ, with over a decade’s experience in operational risk, governance, and regulatory engagement across Australia, Europe, and Asia. She has led first line risk teams, driven non-financial risk strategy, and managed complex control frameworks in institutional and talent operations. Marzia’s career spans roles at Barclays and Merrill Lynch, combining technical and analytical expertise with a passion for delivering efficient, risk-conscious solutions. Known for her collaborative leadership, she builds strong stakeholder relationships in dynamic, global banking environments.
Lisa Schutz | Founder and CEO - Verifier
Lisa Schutz is the Founder and CEO of Verifier, a RegTech firm delivering a privacy-by-design, consent-driven data sharing platform. She is a co-founder of The RegTech Association and a member of Australia’s Consumer Data Advisory Committee for Banking and Energy. With a background spanning Boston Consulting Group, MasterCard, and Australia Post, Lisa brings extensive expertise in data strategy, ethics, and innovation. She is also the author of Decisions not Data and actively leads conversations on ethical AI. Through Verifier, Lisa champions trusted, consented data use to drive better decision-making and a fairer, more transparent consumer experience.
Dr Greg Adamson | Chief Information Security Officer - Department of Transport & Planning, Victoria
Dr Greg Adamson is Chief Information Security Officer at the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning, where he leads cyber strategy and resilience for critical public infrastructure. With over 30 years of experience across government, health, banking, and technology, he has built expertise in cybersecurity, blockchain, AI ethics, and risk management. Greg is an Honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne and a long-standing leader within the IEEE, shaping global initiatives on ethics, trust, and inclusion in technology. He is also a Club Melbourne Ambassador, committed to advancing Australia’s role in global science and innovation.
Emma Ringland | Head of Regulation & Investments - Endeavour Energy (NSW)
Emma Ringland GAICD is Head of Regulation and Investments at Endeavour Energy, where she leads regulatory strategy, pricing, economic policy, and investment governance. With two decades’ experience spanning energy, financial services, and legal practice in Australia and the UK, Emma is recognised for navigating complex regulatory environments and driving transformative outcomes. She is also a non-executive director and trustee across arts, sport, and community organisations, committed to fostering sustainable value for businesses, customers, and stakeholders.
Dr Rebecca Michalak | Managing Director - PsychSafe
Combining a uniquely transdisciplinary background with 25+ years experience in senior management, human resources, and consulting roles in the private, public, and NFP sectors, Dr Becs drives a transformative business risk and ESG agenda to (re-)create b.a.u. As PsychSafe’s founder, a big picture thinker, and wicked problem solver, her specialist expertise lies prosecution risk profiling, psychosocial risk assessment and comparative benchmarking, psychological health and safety culture maturity assessment, psychological safety, and work (re-)design.
Phillip Magness | Special Counsel - Johnson Winter Slattery
Phillip is a cybersecurity, technology and privacy lawyer with more than 20 years of combined experience in privacy, cyber law, cybercrime and digital forensics. Phillip has a unique combination of legal, cyber, regulatory and investigative expertise. His experience includes 18 years as an Australian Federal Police officer (specialising in digital forensics and cybercrime), as a Senior Manager in Markets Enforcement at ASIC, and in commercial legal practice. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), has a Master of Information Systems Security and was an Adjunct Professor at Deakin University’s Centre for Cyber Security and Innovation
Sarika Bhalla | GM Government Relations & Communications - Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV)
Sarika Bhalla is the General Manager Government Relations and Communications at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. The REIV is the peak representative body for Victorian real estate professionals. Working with the REIV CEO, Sarika leads the advocacy agenda for the REIV, representing members in major regulatory discussions — including with AUSTRAC on proposed AML/CTF obligations for tranche 2 entities. With a strong background in brand and communications across financial services and other regulated industries, Sarika combines advocacy with strategic communication to build trust, strengthen professionalism and ensure the sector’s voice is heard.
Stephen Ritchie | Head of Risk & Compliance Medibank Private
Steve is a risk and compliance professional with 15 years of experience in various roles and industries. He has worked for finance brokers, aggregators, credit providers, and is currently serving as the Head of Risk & Compliance for Medibank Private Limited, the largest private health insurer in Australia.
Caroline Marshall | Partner - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Caroline is a Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and a director of the ACI, where she chairs the ESG Discussion Group. She specialises in investigations and inquiries, with extensive experience advising corporations on bribery, corruption, money laundering, sanctions, tax fraud and broader integrity issues. Caroline regularly acts for clients in regulatory enforcement matters involving AUSTRAC, ASIC, APRA and the ACCC, as well as royal commissions and major inquiries. Her expertise spans the full regulatory lifecycle, from strategy and compliance to enforcement and remediation, with a strong focus on ESG. She is dual-qualified in Australia, England and Wales.
John Bassilios | Partner - Hall & Wilcox
John has broad experience in financial services, funds management, AML/CTF, blockchain, corporate and commercial law, with a particular emphasis on funds management related matters. John is one of Australia's leading Fintech and Blockchain/crypto lawyers and is a Director on the board of the Digital Economy Council of Australia. John has taken a keen interest in Blockchain/crypto related matters and gained significant experience advising on, and establishing, crypto currency funds, reviewing Whitepapers for token sales and advising on the establishment of cryptocurrency exchanges including preparing AML/CTF Programs and terms of use and advising on conducting Security Token Offerings.
Frances Wheelahan | Partner (IP) - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Frances Wheelahan is a Partner in Intellectual Property at Corrs Chambers Westgarth with over 20 years’ experience advising clients on the management, protection, and commercialisation of technology. She acts for leading organisations across energy, engineering, biotech, media, and health sectors, as well as universities and start-ups. With qualifications in Law and Science (Physics major) from the University of Melbourne, Frances brings a practical, multidisciplinary approach to intellectual property, licensing, and franchising, helping clients navigate complex legal and commercial landscapes.
Lehandre Ueckermann | Head of Business Intake - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Lehandre Ueckermann is a qualified legal professional, having studied law in South Africa and also getting admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, with extensive experience in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance across leading international law firms. Most recently, she has been engaged by Corrs Chambers Westgarth as the Head of Business Intake to spearhead their AML/CDD/CTF uplift program in preparation for Australia’s Tranche 2 reforms. This is a broad end-to-end business intake role but I’ve primarily been focusing on assessing existing frameworks, aligning firm‑wide processes with evolving regulatory expectations, and ensuring readiness for enhanced obligations under AUSTRAC and FATF standards.
Prior to this, Lehandre served as Conflicts and Compliance Manager for Clyde & Co across the Asia‑Pacific region, where she led the Business Acceptance Unit and acted as the regional point person for CDD compliance. She oversaw client and matter intake across multiple jurisdictions, ensured the continued local implementation of the firm’s robust CDD/AML and sanctions screening processes, and advised senior stakeholders on business acceptance in the APAC region. Lehandre also developed and delivered broader business acceptance training programs globally, ensuring consistent compliance culture across APAC, the UK, and the US. With a proven track record in policy development, risk assessment, and operational leadership, I bring practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of AML/CDD compliance in Australia’s evolving regulatory landscape.
Deborah Latimer | Group Chief Risk Officer - HUB24 Limited
Ms Deborah Latimer has been Group CRO of ASX100 HUB24 Limited, Australia’s leading investment and superannuation platform, since 2022. She has more than 20 years’ experience in governance, risk, and compliance, including 12 years in consulting. Deborah was previously a Partner at Deloitte, founded a boutique advisory firm, and held senior roles with MLC, NABWealth, and BT Funds Management. She also served as ASIC National Special Counsel for Financial Services Regulation and began her career in private legal practice. A Fellow and Life Member of ACI, Deborah also holds governance and law qualifications from the University of Sydney.
Atorina Nissan | Founder - Amlytics
Atorina has over a decade of experience building and leading teams specialised in Financial Crime (FC) risk, data and technology. Atorina has a deep understanding of FC risk and operations, and distills these complexities into technical outcomes aligned to business objectives. Atorina previously led the AML/CTF uplift program at a large Australian land-based casino which resulted in Suitability to hold its license. Atorina has conducted FC reviews and uplift programs across various reporting entity types (including casinos, clubs and banks) with a proven track record of delivering pragmatic, sustainable solutions in highly regulated environments.
Manmohan Toshniwal | Principal - Deloitte
Manmohan is a Principal at Deloitte with extensive experience in financial crime risk management, particularly within the financial services and gambling industries. He specialises in AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud, Trade Surveillance, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption, supporting clients with strategy development, risk assessments, control optimisation, technology implementation, and large-scale remediation. Manmohan is actively advising clients on AML/CTF reforms, helping them navigate regulatory expectations and design fit-for-purpose compliance frameworks. A passionate technology advocate, he focuses on harnessing emerging technologies to strengthen financial crime programs and drive innovation in risk management.
Panel Chairs
Iain Kennedy | Head Of Global Sales – StarCompliance
Iain is the Global Head of Sales at StarCompliance, bringing extensive experience across capital markets and FinTech in North America, Europe, and Asia. His career includes senior roles at leading organisations such as Barclays, IHS Markit, and Nomura. Over the past decade, Iain has delivered innovative solutions that empower financial services firms to navigate a rapidly evolving industry. Driven by a customer-centric philosophy, he leads a team dedicated to simplifying compliance and protecting reputations worldwide.
Chris Fintan | Chief Risk Officer, Ubank - NAB
Chris Fintan has spent almost 30 years working in risk, governance and compliance working for regulators and Australian financial institutions. Chris is currently the Chief Risk Officer for Ubank, working towards empowering the digital generation to be more successful with money as part of the National Australia Bank Group of companies.
Tim Phillipps | Executive Chair - Identitii Ltd
Tim is the Executive Chair of an Australian-listed RegTech that powers how organisations store, transmit, and share sensitive data in the fight against financial crime. Tim is also a board adviser to several successful RegTech start-ups across Asia.
He is an experienced financial crime, data analytics and RegTech specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry in Global leadership roles and as a Regulator.
An internationally experienced adviser who is passionate about the future of RegTech, he is skilled in the strategic application of data analytics and regulatory technologies in financial crime compliance.
Heather Loewenthal | Non-Executive Compliance Committee Member Dimensional Wholesale Trusts - Dimensional Fund Advisors
Heather is a Governance, Risk and Compliance advisor who links corporate behaviour to organisational culture and corporate capability. She is a proven ethics, governance and compliance/anti-financial crime strategist and change leader focused on positioning businesses to thrive in an environment of rapidly changing consumer expectations and regulatory and political requirements. Heather has built global AML/CTF, Sanctions and Financial Crimes teams, managed investigations and remediations with global reach and interacted with global regulators and authorities. Heather is Fellow, Life Member, and past Chair of the ACI. She was a Member of the Audit Committee for European Network of Integrity & Compliance Officers (ENICO) now merged with Institute of Business Ethics (IBE).
Julian Fenwick | Managing Director & Founder - GRC Solutions
Julian Fenwick is the Managing Director and founder of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Solutions, creator of the Salt® compliance learning platform. He has led the development of a comprehensive suite of compliance training programs for regulated industries, including financial services, utilities, and education, and pioneered tools like Salt® Compliance LMS and Salt® Adaptive. A recognised expert in RegTech, innovation, and organisational compliance, Julian is a regular speaker across Australia and Asia, a Board Director of the Australian Compliance Institute, and an advisor to FairSupply. He holds an MBA from the University of Sydney and is a graduate of the AICD.
My-Linh Tyshing | ACI Board Member & Deputy Chair
My-Linh is a senior Risk and Compliance Executive with over 25 years of global banking experience across the UK, Asia, and Australia. She has led major programs including APRA Capital Reforms, commercial customer remediation following the Hayne Royal Commission, and the integration of HBOS and Lloyds TSB risk functions during the global financial crisis. A values-driven leader, My-Linh is known for uniting stakeholders to solve complex challenges and drive practical, strategic outcomes that balance effective risk management with commercial success.
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