Sharlene Brown Gia (cert.)

Sharlene Brown GIA (cert.) has over 20 years of work experience in various legal and governance roles. Sharlene is currently the Head of Legal Services at Hydro Tasmania, where they provide general legal, commercial, risk management, and governance oversight. Prior to this, they worked as the Governance Legal Lead and Special Counsel at Hydro Tasmania, overseeing local and international transactions and driving cross-business engagement and change.

Sharlene has also held leadership positions in other organizations such as Nationwide Health & Aged Care Services, where they served as a Director. Sharlene has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked as the Group General Counsel at Hazell Bros Group and as a Lecturer in Legal Systems and Competition Law at the University of Tasmania.

In addition, Sharlene has demonstrated their skills in change management and governance with a legal perspective during their time as the A/Chief Executive Officer at the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Tasmania. Sharlene has also worked as a Legal Counsel at Ruralco Holdings Limited and as the Company Secretary & General Manager Legal & Governance at TasWater.

Earlier in their career, Sharlene served as the Company Secretary EziKey and Senior Legal Counsel at Aurora Energy and as a Senior Lawyer at MinterEllison, where they specialized in company risk and insurance litigation. Sharlene began their career as a Legal Executive at Cape plc.

Overall, Sharlene Brown GIA (cert.) has a diverse range of experience in legal, governance, and leadership roles, making their a valuable asset with extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas.

Sharlene Brown GIA (cert.) has a well-rounded education history with a focus on legal professions and corporate governance. In 1991, they obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Tasmania. Sharlene further pursued their legal studies and obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Legal Practice from the same university in 1995.

Sharlene's commitment to professional development is evident in their enrollment in various courses. Sharlene completed the Certificate in Governance & Risk Management program at the Governance Institute of Australia from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, they attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2012 but did not complete a specific degree.

In 2013, Sharlene returned to the Australian Institute of Company Directors to pursue the Company Directors course, specializing in the fields of banking, corporate, finance, and securities law. Sharlene successfully completed the course in 2014.

Sharlene's dedication to their field is further highlighted by their additional certifications. In September 2012, they became a Certificated Member of the Governance Institute, an achievement awarded by the Governance Institute of Australia.