Kellie Benda

Kellie is an experienced director having served as a non-executive director and Chair, since 2003; including boards of Federal and State governments, public listed and unlisted companies, private equity funded entities, mutual and various not-for-profits.

After commencing her career a a lawyer with King & Wood Mallesons, she moved into investment banking, and most recently held senior executive positions as Chief Operating Officer; Chief Risk Officer, and Executive General Manager within ASX20 companies.

She holds a Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Relations) and a Master of Applied Finance. She is a graduate of the Harvard Advanced Management Programme. She has also studied for a Master of Digital Leadership.

She enjoys working in complex, diverse, changing environments, balancing best practice and an evidence-based approach with the many challenges facing organisations.

She is a graduate of and has been awarded a fellowship by the Australian Institute of Comany Directors.

Kellie is currently director of Midway Limited (ASX:MWY), Geoscape Australia, Grains Research and Development Corporation, Brightwater Care Group, Youth Futures Limited (Chair) and GolfWA.