Ashley Gilbert

Ashley Gilbert has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Ashley began their career as a Chartered Accountant at M.G.I. Brandsma Crockett, Haines Norton, and PKF from December 1994 to February 2001. Following that, they worked as a Senior Analyst - Manufacturing at GlaxoSmithKline from March 2001 to September 2003. Gilbert then moved on to Woodside Energy, where they served as a Finance Manager/Senior Accountant Exploration from September 2003 to December 2006.

From December 2006 to April 2016, Gilbert held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Nido Petroleum Ltd, where they were responsible for finance and shared services functions. Ashley'snotable achievements include negotiating a US$22 million Convertible Bond, securing over A$80 million in funding through capital raising, and initiating and finalizing a US$30 million reserves-based project financing facility. Additionally, Gilbert played a key role in post-merger/acquisition integration, tax structuring for significant savings, and achieving reductions in overhead costs.

After their tenure at Nido Petroleum, Gilbert joined Neptune Marine Services for a fixed term as Chief Financial Officer from May 2016 to January 2017. Ashley then moved on to 88 Energy Ltd, initially working as the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary from January 2017 to May 2021. Currently, they hold the role of Managing Director at 88 Energy Ltd, starting in May 2021.

Ashley Gilbert obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Corporate Administration from Curtin University, where they studied from 1993 to 1995. In 1997 to 1999, they attended the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, but no degree is specified. In 2010, Ashley attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors and earned a GAICD certification. Additionally, their education history mentions their involvement with the Governance Institute of Australia, but no specific degree or dates are provided.