Ward Olivete

Ward Olivete possesses extensive legal experience with a strong emphasis on corporate governance, compliance, and intellectual property. Most recently, as Special Counsel - Integration Lead at Experian Asia Pacific, Ward oversaw the legal integration for a significant AUD$820M acquisition, serving as the primary legal liaison to ensure operational alignment and compliance. Ward also held the position of Company Secretary, supporting board governance and statutory compliance for a joint venture credit reporting body, and led the legal function for Experian AU/NZ, enhancing operational efficiency by over 30%. Prior legal roles included work at Watermark Intellectual Asset Management as a registered patent attorney and at prominent law firms such as McKee Nelson LLP and King & Spalding, where Ward participated in high-stakes litigation and intellectual property matters. Before a legal career, Ward served as an ICBM Flight Commander in the US Air Force, developing key leadership skills. Ward's academic credentials include a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia and a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne.