Andrew Werro | Chairman & Non-Executive Director

Andrew
Werro

CA · GAICD · C.Dec · BSc (Hons)

Chairman & Non-Executive Director
Strategic Governance, Risk & Financial Leadership Advisor

Board-level executive and governance leader with over 30 years of experience across banking, wealth management, and the public sector — bringing strategic clarity, disciplined judgement, and forward-looking insight to complex, high-stakes environments.

A rare combination of CEO, CFO, COO and Board advisory experience

“I am known for bringing strategic clarity and disciplined judgement to complex, high-stakes environments.”

A strategically minded Non-Executive Director, recognised for strengthening governance frameworks, enabling confident Board decision-making, and navigating regulatory complexity with credibility and integrity.

My core values — integrity, accountability, transparency and stewardship — underpin my approach to every Board engagement.

Director capabilities aligned to contemporary Board expectations

Board Governance & Oversight

Extensive experience supporting Boards and Committees — Audit & Risk, Investment, and Nominations — strengthening frameworks and improving decision-making in regulated environments.

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory

Deep expertise in enterprise risk management, regulatory remediation and compliance transformation. Direct engagement with ASIC, AFCA, government bodies and Royal Commission processes.

Strategic Transformation

Led large-scale, high-profile transformation and remediation programs exceeding $800M, ensuring alignment with Board expectations and regulatory requirements.

Financial Governance

Chartered Accountant with significant CFO experience across global operations and different industry sectors. Oversight of financial strategy, governance, audit integrity and performance reporting.

Stakeholder & Government Engagement

Highly experienced managing complex stakeholder environments — Boards, regulators, government agencies, external advisors — with a strong track record building trust and transparency.

Governance Architecture & Board Formation

Proven ability to design governance structures, board and committee charters, risk frameworks and assurance processes that strengthen accountability and organisational resilience.

Board & Executive Leadership

2025 – Present

Board Role · Current

Chair-Elect, Advisory Board

Oceanic Consulting Group

Leading establishment of a formal Advisory Board to support strategic direction and governance maturity. Designing the board structure, charter and operating model. Advising on board composition and director appointments aligned to capability, independence and governance priorities.

2024 – 2025

Executive Advisory

Interim COO | Joint Acting CEO | Executive Adviser

Aboriginal Investment NT (AINT) — $500M investment corpus, $180M grant funding

Reported directly to the Board and Committees (Audit & Risk, Nominations, Investment). Designed and implemented governance frameworks including Conflicts of Interest and risk management structures. Led development of governance architecture underpinning the Strategic Investment Plan presented to Parliament. Represented the organisation in Senate Estimates. Supported complete C-Suite renewal including CEO appointment.

2022 – 2023

Executive Advisory

Executive Advisor – Governance & Strategic Review

Bank First — 110,000+ members

Conducted independent strategic and governance review of the financial planning business, advising the CEO and Board on risk exposure, regulatory obligations, and future business model options. Designed and implemented enhanced governance frameworks including Committee charter, reporting structures and oversight mechanisms. Strengthened Board visibility of risk, compliance, and performance of the financial planning business.

2019 – 2022

Major Program Leadership

Program Director – Board & Regulatory Remediation Oversight

NAB / MLC Wealth — ~500 FTE · >$800M

Led one of Australia’s largest remediation programs with direct accountability to Boards, regulators, and senior executive governance forums. Chaired governance forums and provided regular reporting to the Licensee Board and NAB Senior Executive Steering Committee. Established governance, risk and assurance frameworks to meet heightened regulatory expectations. Managed complex stakeholder engagement with ASIC, major service providers and independent reviewers.

2018 – 2019

Executive Leadership

COO | CRO | Acting CFO

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd

Appointed during a period of organisational instability to restore governance, risk management and financial oversight. Designed and implemented enterprise risk, compliance and control frameworks. Partnered with the Board and Chair on organisational reset. Served on the Investment Committee. Supported Board and executive renewal including CEO and Director appointments.

2006 – 2018

Senior Executive

Senior Executive | Chief Financial Officer

Macquarie Group Limited — Real Estate & Retail Banking Groups

Operated at the intersection of executive leadership and organisational governance, supporting Audit Committees and enterprise-wide oversight. Acted as Alternate Chair of the Advice Review Panel. Led financial governance, reporting integrity and audit oversight as divisional CFO. Re-designed governance structures for executive, operations and risk committees. Maintained direct engagement with ASIC, FOS/AFCA and external stakeholders.

Board & Career Highlights

>$800M

Remediation Program

Led one of Australia’s largest remediation programs — providing direct oversight to Boards and regulators, restoring trust and organisational stability.

500+

FTE Under Oversight

Delivered sustained program accountability across a large, complex workforce operating under heightened regulatory scrutiny.

$500M

Investment Corpus Stewardship

Provided direct governance oversight of AINT’s investment corpus, aligning public accountability with strategic investment outcomes.

30+

Years of Board-Level Impact

Continuous executive and governance leadership across financial services, wealth management, and the public sector in Australia and globally.

Professional Qualifications

2025

Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)

Australian Institute of Company Directors

2004

Commissioner for Declarations (C.Dec)

Queensland Department of Justice

1993

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand

1985

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

1981

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

University of Reading, UK

Open to Board Director Opportunities

Andrew is actively seeking Non-Executive Director and Chairman roles with organisations seeking experienced governance, risk and financial leadership at board level. Enquiries welcome across private, public and not-for-profit sectors.