Yvonne Larcher

Yvonne Larcher has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Yvonne currently holds the position of Head of Finance at Whisk, a company owned by Samsung. Prior to this, they served as the Board Treasurer & Board Secretary at the Planetary Accounting Network. Yvonne also worked as the Head of Finance Transformation on a fixed-term contract at Benchmark Holdings plc and as the Head of Finance on a fixed-term contract at Benchmark Animal Health.

Earlier in their career, Yvonne held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Shpock and SynCore Systems. Yvonne also worked as the Finance Manager - Business Partnering & Deputy CFO at Parliamentary Service and held various positions at the NZ Transport Agency, including Lead (Executive) Advisor and Senior Business Advisor.

Yvonne gained extensive experience in finance and controlling at OMV New Zealand Ltd, where they served as Controlling Manager E&P & Deputy CFO, Acting Finance Manager (CFO), Financial Controller E&P, and E&P Financial Controller.

To start their professional journey, Yvonne worked as a Forensic Services and Risk Advisor at KPMG. Overall, Yvonne brings a wealth of financial expertise, leadership, and strategic insight to their roles.

Yvonne Larcher's education history is as follows:

Yvonne earned a MicroMasters degree in Sustainable Energy from The University of Queensland, which they attended from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, they pursued International Business Administration at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a degree called Mag.rer.soc.oec. In 2009, Yvonne briefly attended the Asian Institute of Management to pursue an MBA. Yvonne also attended the same institution from 2007 to 2008 for further coursework in MBA studies.

Yvonne's educational background also includes specific certifications. In 2004, they completed the Certified Accounting Manager program at Akademie der Steuerberater und Wirtschaftsprüfer GmbH, focusing on Tax, Accounting, and Budgeting. Additionally, they obtained the Certified Auditor certification from the same institution in 2003, specializing in Auditing, Accounting, and Legal Doctrine. Yvonne also completed the Certified Accountant program at bfi Berufsförderungsinstitut Tirol in 2002, emphasizing Tax Law, Accounting, and Legal Doctrine. Furthermore, they obtained a Certified Tax Accounting Clerk certification from Akademie der Steuerberater und Wirtschaftsprüfer GmbH in 2001, with studies concentrated in Tax Law, Accounting, and Legal Doctrine.

Yvonne's educational journey began with a Diploma Graduation/School Learning Certificate in Business Economics from Kolleg der Bundeshandelsakademie, which they completed from 1999 to 2001. In 2000, they obtained certificates in English for International Business and Trade from the University of Cambridge. Yvonne also accomplished their School Learning Exam in General subjects at Bundesoberstufenrealgymnasium Telfs from 1994 to 1998.

Additionally, Yvonne possesses several certifications, including being a Member of Chapter Zero from October 2022. Yvonne is also a Member of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand since January 2017 and holds a PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice since April 2017. Moreover, Yvonne is a member of ACCA, although the exact obtained month and year are not specified.