Justin Bender

Justin Bender is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Allens since March 2023, Bender has also held a long-term position as Director at SHK Asia Pacific since October 2007. Previously, Bender was the Chief Financial Officer at Sayers from April 2020 to April 2023, contributing to an innovative advisory and investment business. Additional roles include Finance Director for both Asia and Australia at Herbert Smith Freehills and Group Head of Financial Systems from February 2013 to June 2019, as well as Chief Financial Officer at Herbert Geer from May 2006 to February 2013. Bender's career began at A. T. Kearney as Financial Controller, overseeing finance teams in Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia. Bender holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting from the University of Newcastle, earned between 1989 and 1993.