Cathy Ellis
About Cathy Ellis
Cathy Ellis serves as Corporate Counsel (APJ) at WorkForce Software in Sydney, Australia, bringing over 20 years of experience in legal and compliance roles across various industries. Her career includes positions at AWAS, TMF Group, and The Shackleton & Selous Society, along with a strong educational background in law and compliance.
Current Role at Workforce Software
Cathy Ellis serves as Corporate Counsel for the Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) region at WorkForce Software since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on corporate and commercial law. Her position involves navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations across the APJ region.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Cathy Ellis has over 20 years of experience in various legal and compliance roles. She worked at AWAS, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, as Legal Manager from 2000 to 2007 in Sydney, Australia. She also held the position of Legal Counsel at The Shackleton & Selous Society from 2012 to 2014 in Singapore. Additionally, she served as Senior Legal Counsel at TMF Group in both Singapore and Sydney, focusing on commercial contracting.
Educational Background
Cathy Ellis has a comprehensive educational background in law and compliance. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from Bond University from 1990 to 1992. She also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Education at the University of Technology Sydney in 1994. Furthering her expertise, she studied at the Financial Services Authority in London, obtaining the Securities Registered Persons qualification, and completed compliance studies at CCL Compliance in Dubai.
Expertise in Regulatory and Privacy Law
Cathy Ellis possesses extensive knowledge in regulatory and privacy law, gained through her work in multiple international jurisdictions including Singapore, London, Sydney, and Dubai. Her diverse background spans various industries such as financial services, aviation, fintech, and startups, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of legal compliance in different contexts.
Compliance Experience
Cathy Ellis has significant experience in compliance roles, including her part-time position as Head of Compliance at Beehive UAE from 2017 to 2018 in Dubai. She has achieved certifications in International Compliance Officer and International AML Officer, further enhancing her qualifications in the compliance field.