Jeannette Ferguson
About Jeannette Ferguson
Jeannette Ferguson is the Manager Company Secretariat at Brookfield Asset Management in Australia, with extensive experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Jeannette Ferguson currently holds the position of Manager Company Secretariat at Brookfield Asset Management in Australia. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's secretariat functions, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, governance practices, and stakeholder management. Her expertise in corporate governance and experience in the financial services industry contribute to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Ausgrid
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Jeannette Ferguson worked at Ausgrid as a Senior Governance and Risk Analyst from 2019 to 2021. During her two-year tenure in Sydney, Australia, she focused on risk management and regulatory compliance, which are critical aspects of governance in the utility sector. Her role involved analyzing governance structures and improving business processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Tenure at Commonwealth Bank
Jeannette Ferguson has extensive experience from her time at Commonwealth Bank, where she held multiple roles over a period of 11 years. From 2013 to 2019, she served as Senior Manager, Subsidiary Companies, Secretariat, and Company Secretary Subsidiaries in Sydney, Australia. Prior to this, she was a Compliance Executive from 2008 to 2013. Her responsibilities included managing corporate governance, compliance, and risk management functions across various business units. This period significantly honed her expertise in financial services and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Jeannette Ferguson has a solid educational foundation in economics, legal theory, and corporate governance. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce from Rhodes University, graduating in 1994. She later achieved a Diploma in Financial Planning from Kaplan Australia in 2008. Additionally, she pursued an Advanced Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia, which she completed in 2018. This diverse educational background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of financial regulations and corporate governance.
Expertise in Board Portals and Business Process Improvement
Jeannette Ferguson is proficient in using board portal software such as BoardPad and Diligent, which facilitate efficient board meetings and document management. She specializes in business process improvement within the financial services industry, focusing on enhancing governance practices and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her experience in these areas has equipped her with advanced skills critical for her current and past roles in governance, risk management, and secretariat functions.