Shaun Conroy
Non-Executive Director | Chair | Chief Operating Officer
Shaun Conroy is a seasoned international executive with 23 years of leadership experience across Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. His expertise spans investment banking, financial services, mergers and acquisitions, and international trade. Shaun is adept at navigating complex business environments and delivering measurable outcomes that drive sustainable success.
Since returning to Australia in 2019, Shaun has been focused on building a diverse board portfolio, with a strategic goal of contributing to ASX-listed companies as a Non-Executive Director and Chair.
An experienced board director and corporate governance professional, Shaun is a 22-year Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, and a Chartered Governance Professional through the Chartered Governance Institute in the UK.
Balancing the critical roles of board performance and conformance, Shaun is committed to helping companies achieve sustainable long-term success through improved cash flow, profitability, and revenue growth.
Career Highlights:
- Director, Mergers & Acquisitions – Growth Advisory
- Chief Operating Officer, 1,000-person financial services firm
- Regional Director, East Asia (Japan, South Korea, ASEAN)
- CEO, health food manufacturing company
- Investment Banking, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo
As Chief Operating Officer of a 1,000-person professional services firm, Shaun oversaw the governance of major organisational change initiatives, including ICT transformations, cybersecurity enhancements, and HR modernisation.
During his tenure in Asia, Shaun led eight business development teams that secured $1 billion in new business between 2007 and 2016, showcasing his ability to drive revenue growth on a global scale.
A former senior trade Diplomat, Shaun has 23-years on the ground Asian markets experience.
Shaun believes exceptional culture is the cornerstone of exceptional performance. He views business as a human endeavour—done by people, through people, and for people. His leadership emphasizes fostering cultures that empower teams and deliver sustained results.
With a proven record in leadership and a steadfast commitment to governance excellence, Shaun brings valuable insights and stability to boards seeking strategic direction and sustainable growth.
Portfolio Experience
- Professional services
- Financial services
- Health
- Food and beverage
- ICT
- International trade
- Logistics
- Economic development
- Leasing
- Insurance
- Public Infrastructure
- Investment banking
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA)
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
- Chartered Governance Professional, Chartered Governance Institute (FCGI)
- Chartered Accountant (CA.ANZ)
- Graduate Diploma Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management – Governance Institute of Australia
- Executive Certificate in Global Management – INSEAD Business School
- Graduate Diploma of Company Director – Institute of Directors UK
- Graduate Diploma Company Directors Course – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Bachelor of Commerce, Accountancy and Business Administration – University of Canterbury
Corporate Governance Services
- Non-Executive Director
- Board Chair
- Advisory Board establishment and leadership
- Governance reviews
- Nominee director
- Risk management reviews
- Family business succession planning
- Business improvement and realignment
- Cash flow improvement
- Growth strategies
- Mergers and Aquisitions
Talk with Shaun
Spend some time with me so I can understand the challenges you are facing, your aspirations and your growth objectives.
Talk to me about the alignment of your governance challenges, objectives and performance.
How I Add Value
I work to improve the performance of your business and make corporate governance a competitive advantage for your business. I do this through governance board roles and expert advisory boards.
My focus is working on your business, not in your business. You bring the core competencies you need in your business; I bring the tools, processes, methodologies, and experience to help you prepare for the changes you are facing in your business.
Non-Executive Director
Advisory Board leader
Independent Chairman
Investment ready diagnostics
Business health diagnostics
Financial health diagnostics
Performance Dashboards
Sales team performance management
HR/Employee engagement
Financial insight reporting
Growth Advisory
M&A and joint ventures