Charles Berry

Charles Berry has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Charles currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at PieLAB, where they are responsible for the finance function and a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to this, Charles worked as a Financial Controller at Laguna Bay, overseeing financial operations, tax, reporting, and treasury management. Charles briefly worked as a Consultant at QIC in 2019 and later served as the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at Queensland Ballet, where they oversaw the Finance, Precincts, and Technology teams.

Before joining Queensland Ballet, Charles was an Investment Accounting Manager at QIC, managing the Fund Accounting Team responsible for global investments. Charles has also served as a Board Member and member of the Risk Management and Audit Committee at the Queensland Performing Arts Trust. In the earlier years of their career, Charles worked as a Manager at Welch LLP, a full-service accounting firm, and as a Teacher, Coach, and Choreographer in the ballet industry.

Overall, Charles Berry's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, investment management, and leadership roles, alongside their passion for ballet and the performing arts.

Charles Berry's education history includes several degrees and certifications. In 1996, they obtained an Ontario Secondary School Honour's Diploma from Canada's National Ballet School, where they completed their secondary education. From 2006 to 2011, Charles pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a concentration in Accounting from Athabasca University. In 2013, they undertook a single unit course in Australian Company Law at Curtin University. Furthermore, in 2017, they completed the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In terms of certifications, Charles obtained the CPA, CA (Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant) designation in 2012 from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Charles also holds the CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification from the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand association. Additionally, Charles is certified as a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) by The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Finally, they have acquired the GAICD (Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors) certification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, although the specific year of its attainment is not provided.