Liz Smith
Liz is an experienced Non-Executive Director and ASX Chair of Audit and Risk with deep expertise in finance, accounting, and strategic decision-making.
Liz Smith
GAICD, FGIA, FCA, MBA
CURRENT BOARDS
Australian Red Cross Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit and Risk.
Provides crisis relief and care to vulnerable people both in Australia and overseas. It does this during and after emergency situations and in an ongoing way with disadvantaged communities. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Service collects, tests, processes and distributes all blood and plasma in Australia.
Pureprofile (ASX: PPL) Non-Executive Director.
An ASX-listed global data and insights organisation providing industry-leading online research solutions to agencies, marketers, researchers and brands and businesses.
Nuchev (ASX: NUC) Non-Executive Director, Chair of Audit and Risk, and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
An ASX-listed nutritional company specialising in digestion and immunity that develops, markets and sells a range of premium, Australian-made nutritional products across multiple channels in Australia and China.
PREVIOUS BOARDS
BikeExchange (ASX: BEX) Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
A global marketplace for the cycling industry enabling consumers to purchase bikes and accessories from over 200 professional bicycle dealers from all over Australia.
HUB Australia Non-Executive Director.
Australia’s largest private flexible workspace provider.
Chartered Accountants ANZ Victorian Regional Council Member
Women in Finance (Victoria) President and Vice President.
A non-profit organisation that provides a forum for professional women in financial services and related industries and is a powerful voice in the industry.
EXECUTIVE CAREER SUMMARY
Liz had over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, audit, and advisory roles. She operated at partner level for 12 years at Grant Thornton and William Buck, leading M&A, valuations, and strategic advisory engagements across multiple sectors.
Liz possesses strong financial and commercial acumen and has extensive expertise in capital markets, audit and risk, and M&A, honed through her executive and board-level roles across diverse sectors.
QUALIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Fellow of the Governance Institute (FGIA)
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Fellow Chartered Accountant (CAANZ)
Master of Business Administration (La Trobe University)
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne