About Us
Our Board Members
Member-Elected Directors
Jane Whiter
President and Chair of Board | GAICD, MRMIA
Appointed as Board Member: 18 May 2023
Appointed as President: 13 May 2024
Jane Whiter is an innovative and diversified executive leader and board director, demonstrating a blend of competencies across government, not for profit and the private sector. Deep experience leading diverse and geographically dispersed multi-disciplinary organisations and teams in broad scope corporate, regulatory and business operations. Jane has a unique breadth of expertise gained from her involvement in various industries including construction, consulting, Saas, NGOs and insurance.
As president and Chair of RMIA, Jane will provide strategic direction and oversight, furthering the mission to promote risk management and business preparedness across Australasia. Jane is committed to industry excellence and aims to inspire and empower the risk management community to navigate uncertainty with confidence and resilience.
Jane champions initiatives to foster innovation, diversity and equity. She hopes that her passion for membership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing will inspire all professionals to pursue education and understanding of and in risk management, ensuring a collective contribution to society’s sustainability and resilience.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Strategy and Performance
Operational Excellence
Enterprise Risk Management
Program and Project Delivery
Policy, Planning and Governance
Education and Qualifications:
Masters Business Administration
Graduate Certificate Psychology of Risk
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Bachelor of Nursing
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Angela Scarfo
Head of Risk and Compliance | BA (Legal Studies), LLB, GradDip (Legal Practice), CPRM, MAICD | Interim Company Secretary
Appointed: 06 May 2025
Angela is an accomplished leader in governance, risk, and compliance with nearly two decades of experience across various industries. Known for embedding strong risk culture, she has led the design and implementation of enterprise risk frameworks, and promoted strategic, purpose-led governance.
A qualified legal professional with a current practising certificate, Angela brings a blend of technical expertise and practical insight. She is passionate about capability uplift and aligning risk practices with organisational goals.
Angela has served as Secretary and Vice President of RMIA’s SA/NT Chapter and was a mentor in the inaugural RMIA mentoring program. She is dedicated to supporting the next generation of risk leaders and giving back to the profession.
With a collaborative style, strategic mindset, and commitment to excellence, Angela brings energy, enthusiasm and insight to the RMIA Board.
Outside of work, Angela enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her three boys. As a Board member, she is focused on advancing the profession through strategic growth and member engagement.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Risk Management
Compliance Management
Governance
Corporate Strategy
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)
Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Certified Practising Risk Manager (CPRM)
Kerri Stephens
Head of Risk Management | GAICD, GradCert - Psych Risk, CPRA, ANZIIF (Snr Assoc.) | Deputy President and Chair of Board
Appointed: 13 May 2024
Kerri is an adaptive, collaborative executive leader with over 20 years of experience spanning risk, resilience, governance, compliance, and insurance. Her career spans across diverse sectors, including agriculture, insurance, government critical infrastructure, tourism, for-purpose healthcare and defence. Kerri works with global and national organisations, applying a strategic lens and systems-thinking to navigate uncertainty and embed sustainable change.
Currently Head of Risk Management at ASC Pty Ltd (Australia’s sovereign submarine builder), she partners with executives and boards positioning risk as a business enabler—empowering smarter, data-driven decisions aligned with strategic objectives. Her postgraduate qualifications in the Psychology of Risk further underpin her influential leadership style, stakeholder engagement, and passion for creating high-performing, risk-aware cultures.
As a Board Member, she brings deep cross-sector experience, a curious mindset, and commitment to creating long-term value through governance, culture, and performance.
Outside of work she plays tennis, enjoys live music, rides a Vespa and orders a skim flat white.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Board and Executive Advisory
Strategic Risk Management
Organisational Resilience
Stakeholder Engagement / Influence
Governance and Culture
Education and Qualifications:
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk, Australian Catholic University
Certified Professional Risk Associate (CPRA)
ANZIIF (Senior Associate) - Certified Insurance Professional
Angela Watson
Risk and Resilience Leader | National Risk Consultant | B.Commerce, CPA, AICGG, GAICD, MBA, CPRM
Appointed: 27 May 2026
Angela is an accomplished Governance, Risk and Compliance Leader and Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience across private enterprise, the public sector, and the not-for-profit sector. A seasoned Company Secretary and Non-Executive Director and is currently serving on the Department of Home Affairs Trusted Information Steering Committee, Angela brings a strong governance perspective underpinned by advanced qualifications including an MBA, CPRM, GAICD and GAGIA.
Angela’s leadership and expertise have been widely recognised. In 2025, she was named Australia’s Top 100 Governance Professional of the Year, and in 2026 she was a finalist in the RMIA Risk Leader of the Year awards.
As a Risk and Resilience Leader in the Queensland energy sector, Angela is responsible for overseeing enterprise risk, resilience, crisis management and safeguarding critical infrastructure within the energy sector. She is known for her strategic approach to navigating complex risk environments and strengthening organisational resilience.
Angela is honoured to have been elected to the Board of the RMIA. Good risk management helps professionals and leaders make better decisions, manage trade-offs and act with confidence. Angela is passionate about advancing the standing of professionals by promoting governance excellence and building strong, risk-aware organisations.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Risk Management
Security of Critical Infrastructure / Security
Resilience and Crisis Management
Compliance and Regulatory Specialist
Corporate Governance and Secretariat
Commercial and Financial Decision Making
Audit Expertise
Strategic Planning and Collaboration
Change Management and Leading Teams
Education and Training
Policy and Procedure Review Uplift
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce • Griffith University
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA)
Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance (AICGG) • Governance Institute of Australia
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course (GAICD)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Edinburgh Business School at Herriot Watt University
Critical Infrastructure • Australian National University, National Security College
Enterprise Risk Management 2025 • Risk Management Institute of Australia
Australian Graduate School of Management, 2025 • UNSW Business School
Currently completing the Australian Financial Markets Association accreditation program • Macquarie University
Sharon Wilkes
CPA, CPRM
Appointed: 13 May 2024
Sharon is a Certified Practicing Accountant and Risk Leader with over two decades of experience in Finance, Governance, Strategy and Innovation, and Enterprise Risk across both the public and private sectors. She has held leadership roles in risk management, governance, and compliance, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting risk-based decision-making. Sharon is passionate about integrating innovation with ethical governance practices to achieve optimal outcomes for all stakeholders.
Outside of work, she enjoys playing golf, travelling, reading and cooking. Sharon is an RMIA Board member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Risk Management
Taxation and Compliance
Financial Management
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Business/Arts (Japanese), Swinburne University
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Advanced Diplomas of Risk Management, Business Continuity and Governance, Risk and Compliance
Certified Practising Risk Manager (CPRM)
David Donohue APM
National Risk Consultant | MEmergMgmt, MLshipMgmt, DipRiskMgmt
Appointed: 27 May 2026
David is a senior executive, board-level advisor and nationally recognised risk and emergency management practitioner with more than 35 years’ leadership experience across policing, national security, aviation, logistics, biosecurity, critical infrastructure and consulting. As National Risk Consultant with Risk-e Business Consultants, David advises government, corporate and critical infrastructure organisations on risk, crisis management, emergency management, business continuity, governance and organisational resilience.
He has also served as a Board Director of the Westpac Life Saving Rescue Helicopter Service and contributed to major government assurance reviews, enterprise risk programs, command and control uplift projects, crisis simulations and emergency management reform
David is honoured to serve on the RMIA Board and is committed to advancing risk management as a practical leadership discipline that helps organisations anticipate disruption, make better decisions and build lasting resilience.
Outside of work David keeps himself active and enjoys looking after his grandchildren.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Governance
Risk Management
Crisis and Emergency Management
Business Continuity
Biosecurity Emergency Management
Investigations
Executive Training and Capability Development
Education and Qualifications:
Master of Emergency Management
Master of Leadership and Management
Diploma of Risk Management
Foundation of Directorship Certificate, AICD
Sherie Walczak
Group Risk and Assurance Manager | MBA, CPRM, AMIIA, AdvDipAcc, DipWHS, DipQA
Appointed: 13 May 2024
Sherie Walczak is an experienced senior leader with over 20 years of expertise in risk, safety, and compliance management. As the Group Risk and Assurance Manager at Flinders Port Holdings Group, she is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of the business by driving strategic outcomes, fostering innovation, and leading transformative change. With a transformational leadership style, Sherie focuses on the uplift of organisational strategies, systems and processes to align with strategic objectives while maintaining compliance within a positive workplace culture. Her approach is deeply rooted in customer-centric values, staff wellbeing and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Sherie is honoured to serve as an RMIA Board member, contributing to the advancement of the risk profession. It reflects her dedication to supporting members and the broader professional community, ensuring meaningful impact and continued excellence. It is her opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much.
In her spare time Sherie loves music, gardening and travelling to new places to experience and learn about new things.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Governance
Risk
Resilience
Compliance
Insurance
Work Health and Safety
Assurance
Education and Qualifications:
Master of Business Administration - Strategic Human Resources
Certified Practicing Risk Manager (CPRM)
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Diploma of Quality Auditing
Independent Directors
Andrew Wood
Managing Director, GAICD, LLB (Law), Cert 3 and 4 PT
Appointed: 9 July 2021
After two decades founding and leading boutique executive search firms in Australia, Andrew founded Neo Talent. He is known for his extensive industry networks and outstanding market reputation.
Andrew has successfully led hundreds of key appointments and is recognised for his practical, honest, and consultative approach. He has partnered with many Executive leaders and CRO’s to secure exceptional leadership talent and build high performing teams.
Andrew advises on market trends and talent acquisition strategies, and he is passionate about helping organisations address contemporary challenges, including workforce diversity, evolving workplace dynamics, and organisational culture.
Andrew is a keen sportsman, golfer and qualified personal trainer. He is an advocate of finding balance across work and life and enjoys spending time with his family.
As an RMIA Independent Board member, he helps increase the visibility and awareness of the organisation through his risk leadership network.
Key Areas of Expertise:
· Executive Search & Talent Acquisition
· Talent Advisory & People Strategy
· Diversity & Inclusion
Education and Qualifications:
· LLB Law Degree – University of Liverpool, UK
· Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)