About Ken
Having worked across the UK, Australia, and now based in Japan, our Founder has gained a broad perspective on how organisations structure and deliver professional services. These experiences highlighted an opportunity to bring together both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery in a more integrated way.
I help organisations strengthen governance, enterprise risk, compliance and sustainability by delivering practical, commercially focused solutions that improve organisational performance and support informed decision-making.
Over the past 15+ years, I've partnered with organisations across consulting, corporate and not-for-profit sectors to deliver governance, enterprise risk, sustainability and business improvement initiatives. This has included working closely with Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and Executive Leadership.
My experience spans:
- Governance & Board reporting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Governance, Compliance & Assurance
- Sustainability & ESG
- Internal Controls
- Strategy & Business Improvement
- Consulting & Project Delivery
I enjoy working with organisations navigating governance, enterprise risk, sustainability and strategic change, helping leaders translate complex challenges into practical and achievable outcomes.
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English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Sydney (up to 50km), Brisbane (up to 50km), Perth (up to 50km), Melbourne (up to 50km), Adelaide (up to 50km)
Experience
- De Negri Advisory Pty LtdChief Executive OfficerSeptember 2025 - Today (11 months)Sydney, AustraliaRunning all elements of my advisory business. This includes business development, invoicing, tax processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. As an organisation, key areas of particular expertise include:
- Governance & Board reporting
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Governance, Compliance & Assurance
- Sustainability & ESG
- Internal Controls
- Strategy & Business Improvement
- Consulting & Project Delivery
I enjoy working with organisations navigating governance, enterprise risk, sustainability and strategic change, helping leaders translate complex challenges into practical and achievable outcomes. - AusEnergy Services Limited (ASL)Senior Risk PartnerENERGY AND UTILITIESSeptember 2025 - March 2026 (6 months)Sydney, AustraliaASL is responsible for several key elements of the NSW and SA Energy Transition Roadmaps, to support this, key responsibilities included to supported the review and implementation of the organisation's Enterprise Risk Management Framework, contributing to the development of governance documentation, risk policies and communication materials. Worked with stakeholders to promote organisation-wide understanding and adoption of risk management practices. This included implementing components of COSO, ISO 31000 and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley). And also included development of Risk Appetite Statements (RAS), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Risk Registers.
- ERM AustraliaPrincipal . Corporate SustainabilityCONSULTING AND AUDITSJuly 2022 - September 2025 (3 years and 2 months)Sydney, AustraliaSupported organisations across a range of industries to strengthen sustainability performance through sustainability strategy, reporting, governance, mining frameworks and climate-related initiatives. Worked with clients to develop practical solutions aligned with emerging regulatory requirements and organisational objectives.Key achievements:
- Delivered sustainability advisory engagements for clients across a range of sectors, supporting governance, reporting and strategic decision-making.
- Prepared sustainability reports and disclosures aligned with recognised frameworks including GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1 & S2), TCFD and SASB.
- Supported climate risk assessments and double materiality assessments to help organisations understand sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
- Contributed to the development of sustainability strategies, governance frameworks and implementation roadmaps aligned with organisational objectives.
- Assisted clients with carbon accounting, emissions reporting and sustainability performance measurement.
- Supported sustainability assurance engagements through data analysis, documentation review and evidence gathering. Particularly through Climate Active.
- Conducted research and analysis on emerging sustainability regulations, reporting standards and market developments to inform client advice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary consulting teams to deliver high-quality client outcomes while building strong stakeholder relationships.
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Education
- Master of ScienceManchester Metropolitan University2011Master of Science
- Batchelor of ScienceManchester Metropolitan University2010Batchelor of Science
Certifications
- Association of Certified Chartered AccountantsACCA2014
- PRINCE2PRINCE22012