Chief Operating Officer

A highly accomplished Chief Operating Officer with 20+ years’ experience leading large-scale transformation, strategy execution, and operational excellence across ASX-listed organisations, For Purpose entities, and FinTech environments.


Recognised for driving measurable business performance while building high-performing, values-led cultures.


Brings deep expertise across people, risk, and enterprise strategy, with a proven ability to align organisational vision with execution. Operates as a trusted executive partner to CEOs and Boards, with a strong track record of delivering complex transformation initiatives that enhance both commercial outcomes and organisational capability.


Key Strengths & Experience:

  • Enterprise Transformation: Led end-to-end transformation programs across diverse sectors, delivering sustainable improvements in operational efficiency, culture, and business performance
  • Strategy Execution: Translates strategic vision into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across business units and delivering against organisational objectives
  • People & Culture Leadership: Passionate about building strong, values-driven cultures, with a focus on engagement, leadership capability, and organisational effectiveness
  • Risk & Governance: Deep expertise in enterprise risk management, governance frameworks, and regulatory environments, particularly within ASX and financial services settings
  • Executive & Board Engagement: Highly credible at Board and C-suite level, providing strategic insight, influencing decision-making, and driving accountability
  • Reputation & Stakeholder Management: Strong capability across public relations and stakeholder engagement, enhancing brand reputation and strengthening external partnerships


Known for a balanced leadership style that combines commercial acumen with a strong people focus. Delivers measurable outcomes across performance, culture, and reputation, making her a valuable asset in organisations undergoing growth, change, or transformation.


Additional Information:

  • Candidate: Emma
  • Target remuneration: $250k++
  • Open to senior executive opportunities


Want to meet this candidate? Contact James Purtell on 02 9220 3400 / 0423 700 837 or email jamesp@coxpurtell.com.au