Scott Lester

Scott Lester is the Chief Risk and Audit Officer at BHP, a position held since January 2000, where Scott oversees the Risk, Insurance, and Audit teams and represents corporate risk management to BHP's Board and various committees. With significant experience in financial strategy as Vice President Finance, Scott has contributed to BHP's annual revenue and budget management. Prior roles include Vice President Improvement for Marketing and Supply, where Scott led global improvement initiatives, and Head of Supply, managing a large procurement team and significant annual expenditures. A Certified Practicing Accountant with a Bachelor of Business (with Distinction) from Central Queensland University, Scott's early career included roles at S.H. Tait and Co as a Senior Accountant.