Sims Metal
Luisa Young has extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and legal roles. Luisa currently holds the position of Global Head of Risk and Internal Audit at Sims Limited, where they are responsible for overseeing risk management and internal audit processes. Prior to this, they worked at Unispace as the Chief Risk Officer, leading various functions including legal and risk, health, safety and environment, and the project management office. In addition, Luisa has held positions at Scentre Group, RF Capital Pty Ltd, Charter Hall, Stockland, and Baker & McKenzie, where they gained experience in enterprise risk management, compliance, company secretariat, and corporate law.
Luisa Young obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Buenos Aires in the period between 1996 and 2002. Later, they pursued postgraduate studies at the Governance Institute of Australia, completing a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance in 2007 and obtaining a Certificate in Governance and Risk Management in 2011. Lastly, they attended the University of New South Wales and earned a degree in Leadership with a specialization in Women in Leadership in 2014.