Francoise Merit

Françoise is a seasoned CFO and executive with over 20 years’ experience in the engineering, infrastructure and defence sectors encompassing finance, risk management, project performance, commercial and contractual negotiations.

She drives success with a focus on transforming businesses and specifically finance functions emphasising on the strategic partnership model, automation, and adoption of new technologies.

She enjoys building strong relationships and engaging her teams with fun and enthusiasm. Her coaching and leadership inspire her teams to be confident decision makers and respected business partners.

Françoise is also passionate about increasing Diversity & Inclusion and driving the organisational rewards associated with it.

She is regularly invited to speak at leadership forums to share her experience and strategies to lead the change and increase value creation.

Prior to joining Endeavour Energy, Françoise held executive and senior management roles at Transfield Services Group, Australia Defence Industries, Thales and Aurecon.