Rachelle Legrand

Rachelle Legrand has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Rachelle began their career as an Auditor at Ernst & Young in 1990. Rachelle then worked at Bankers Trust in various accounting and auditing roles. In 1997, Rachelle joined Chase Manhattan Bank as an Assistant Vice President, where they managed high-profile projects and a team of fund accountants. Rachelle later moved to JPMorgan Chase & Co., where they served as a Vice President and led a team focused on finance transformation.

In 2000, Rachelle joined Thrive Early Learning Centres as a Finance Manager, responsible for financial accounts and management insights. Rachelle also worked as a Financial Manager at Bondi Public School Before and After Care.

From 2017, Rachelle has been working at Sydney Water, initially as the Finance Transformation - Business Requirements and Process Lead. In this role, they facilitated the redesign of operating models and coordinated management reporting requirements. Currently, they hold the position of Head of Business Performance, leading a team that uses data and analytics to improve operational performance and drive key business decisions.

Overall, Rachelle Legrand has a strong background in finance, with expertise in financial analysis, planning, reporting, and process improvement. Their experience spans both the public and private sectors, demonstrating their versatility and ability to adapt to different organizational needs.

Rachelle Legrand pursued their education in a sequential manner, starting with their Bachelor of Business Maj. Accounting degree at the University of Technology Sydney, from 1990 to 1994. Following this, they attended the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in 1995 and 1996, focusing on Accounting during their Professional Year program.