Lauren Balbata

Lauren Balbata is a finance professional with extensive experience in financial services and planning analysis. Currently serving as Executive Manager Finance and Executive Manager Financial Planning & Analysis at REA Group since July 2021, Lauren previously held multiple roles at Transurban from June 2012 to June 2021, including Chief of Staff - Finance and Finance Manager - Finance Transformation. Early in the career, Lauren worked at PwC Australia from July 2007 to May 2012, progressing from Trainee/Graduate Accountant to Senior Accountant. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from RMIT University, completed in 2010, and membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.