Mary Perera

Mary Perera has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Mary currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at MLC School Sydney since 2023. Prior to that, they served as Chief Financial Officer at the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) from 2021 to 2023, where they provided strategic financial advice and reported to the EPA Board and Audit & Risk Committee.

From 2018 to 2021, Mary worked as an Associate Director in Business Advisory Services at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Mary'sresponsibilities included finance and advisory services for various projects and programs within the department. Mary also played a key role in reviewing the impact of Efficiency Dividends on Cultural Institutions.

Before joining the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Mary held the position of Senior Finance & Governance Business Partner at the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation for a decade from 2008 to 2018.

Other significant roles in Mary's career include being the Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary at Finium Financial Services (subsidiary of Zurich) from 2002 to 2005, and the Group Financial Controller at Towers Perrin from 1997 to 1999.

Mary's work experience also includes their time as a Senior Superannuation Consultant at the Victorian Superannuation Board from 1996 to 1997, and as an Internal Auditor at Allianz Australia Limited from 1993 to 1995.

Mary Perera completed their high school education at St George Girls High School in Kogarah from 1986 to 1989, earning their HSC. Mary then attended the University of Sydney from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a Bachelor of Economics with a specialization in Accounting. Mary also pursued the CPA Australia Program in 1993. In 2002 to 2003, they attended the Governance Institute Australia, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Mary has obtained several certifications from LinkedIn on various topics related to leadership and business.