Bjorn Lategan

Bjorn Lategan has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Bjorn currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Lake Macquarie City Council since June 2022. Prior to this, they worked at BagTrans as the Chief Operating Officer and later as the Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary from June 2017 to January 2021. Bjorn also worked at Microsoft as a Finance Controller - CCG Software from April 2016 to June 2017.

Before their time at BagTrans and Microsoft, Bjorn worked at Mars Chocolate Australia, holding several positions such as Market Investment Manager, Commercial Finance Manager, Supply Finance Manager (including in New Zealand), Financial Accountant, Conversion Accountant, Packaging Technologist, and Project Engineer, spanning from 2000 to 2016.

Additionally, they served as a Board Member on the Board of Trustees of Arahunga School from September 2008 to December 2009, where they played a role in decision-making, financial governance, and problem-solving for the special needs school and service provider in the Wanganui and Taranaki Region.

Bjorn Lategan has a diverse educational background that spans several institutions and disciplines. Bjorn began their education at the University of Canterbury from 1996 to 2000, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors (B.E.Hons) in Chemical and Process. Following this, Bjorn attended Deakin University from 2003 to 2007, during which they achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Innovation.

In 2009, Bjorn enrolled at CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) where they completed an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting. This program, which lasted until 2010, provided him with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and business management. Continuing their focus on accounting, Bjorn pursued another qualification from CIMA between 2010 and 2012, obtaining a Professional Accounting Qualification.

Additionally, Bjorn's education includes a stint at CPA Australia, an institution where they further expanded their knowledge in the field, though specific details about this period are not provided. Overall, Bjorn Lategan has pursued a combination of engineering, business, and accounting studies throughout their educational journey.