Meet Our Team

Dedication | Expertise | Passion

Tamara Barr | GIA (Fellow)

Managing Director | Principal Consultant

Tamara brings over 20 years' experience practicing as a Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Advisor across a variety of corporate sectors and industries. She has worked predominantly in Australia, as well as in the UK and Europe, providing service to ASX listed, Public and NFP companies.

Tamara is a Fellow Company Secretary with Governance Institute of Australia (GIA).

As a Company Secretary and Corporate Governance Advisor, Tamara works closely with the Board and C-Suite to provide relevant advice and support. She is passionate about sound Corporate Governance procedures.

Tamara lives and breathes Corporate Governance and the development of seamless process development; she has an unstoppable commitment to excellence. She leads the Corporate Governance Team in providing the highest level of Secretarial services.

Tamara is currently the Company Secretary to a number of ASX listed, Private, Public and NFP entities.

Kate Goland | BCom, CPA, GIA (Affiliated)

Head of Corporate Governance | Senior Consultant

Kate is an experienced Corporate Governance Consultant and Company Secretarial professional, having worked in various governance support positions for over 16 years.

Kate has extensive expertise in supporting clients in meeting their Corporate Governance obligations and ASX and ASIC compliance requirements.

Kate has held the role of Company Secretary of various ASX Listed, Public and Not-For-Profit companies and is an affiliate Company Secretary with Governance Institute of Australia (GIA).

Kate has a keen interest in adding value to the long-term growth of an organisation and has worked with Boards and Senior Executives to develop and embed best practice Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial practices within the varying organisations.

Kate is currently the appointed Company Secretary for The Environmental Group Ltd.

Amy Monteith | GIA (Affiliated)

Corporate Governance Consultant | Head of Operations

As a Corporate Governance Consultant and Company Secretary, Amy specialises in managing the regulatory requirements of ASX-Listed, Public and Not-For-Profit companies, providing exceptional support to their Boards and Committees.

With an extensive career spanning more than 20 years, in both Australia and the UK, Amy has provided support to Directors and C-Suite Executives across a broad range of sectors.

Amy upholds a high standard of professionalism, with expertise in Client Account Management, Stakeholder Communications, Minute Taking, Board, Committee and General Meeting management, and general facilitation and assistance with capital management.

An efficient team player, with an excellent eye for detail, Amy embodies forward thinking, ambition and a strong willingness to succeed.

Alongside her development as one of our Corporate Governance Consultants, Amy also manages other internal CSB matters as Head of Operations.

Josie Dines | GIA (Affiliated)

Corporate Governance Consultant

Josie specialises in providing ASX-Listed, Public and Private Companies with Corporate Governance, Company Secretarial and policy management support.

Josie has over a decade of experience in the Corporate Governance, risk and legal sectors and has a strong background in supporting publicly listed AFSL holders with their regulatory requirements.

Josie is passionate about good governance and works closely with Boards, Committees and Executive Leadership Teams to provide exceptional support and ensure compliance with ASX and ASIC requirements. Josie is an Affiliate Company Secretary with Governance Institute of Australia (GIA).

Alongside her Corporate Governance work, Josie also has a keen interest in Risk Management, corporate sustainability and Modern Slavery legislation.

Wendy Barr

Governance Team Assistant | Office Manager

Wendy provides the CSB Team with general office support that allows consultants to focus on their corporate governance roles.

Spanning a 40 year career as a teacher, Wendy has extensive experience in leadership, co-operative working relationships, organisational tasks and data management.

Wendy brings an enthusiasm to her role and is committed to ensuring all processes are recorded for future reference and completed to the high standards expected of the CSB Team.

Josie Powell

Corporate Governance Manager | Head of HR

Josie specialises in providing support to CSB Corporate Governance Consultants and Advisors, for ASX Listed, Public and Not-For-Profit Boards and Committees.

Josie is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with over 17 years experience in business support, human resources and administration positions.

Josie has a strong work ethic and hands-on approach, with expertise in meeting management, Human Resources, conferencing and events, social media and all aspects of recruitment, end-to-end.

Josie is a resourceful and organised team player, who thrives in an agile environment.

Alongside her development as one of our Corporate Governance Managers, Josie also manages CSB’s Human Resource matters as the Head of HR.

Elizabeth Lee

Corporate Governance Consultant

Elizabeth has over 20 years’ experience in the areas of Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial functions.

Elizabeth has held Company Secretarial positions for CBHS Health Fund, Phosphate Resources Limited, Macmahon Holdings Limited, Corporate Compliance Partners and Lend Lease Primelife Limited.

Elizabeth also performed contract Company Secretarial roles with Macquarie Bank Limited and Austock Group Limited and various other entities including not for profit organisations.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Finance and Business Law from Edith Cowan University, a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from Governance Institute of Australia, a Graduate Diploma in Corporate Governance for ASX Listed Entities from Kaplan Financial Institute and is a Fellow member of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Katey Ruigrok

Corporate Governance Manager

Katey is a seasoned professional known for their friendly demeanor, unwavering attention to detail and deep commitment to administration, client management and forward thinking.

Katey provides seamless support to the CSB Corporate Governance Consultants and Advisors, managing the regulatory requirements of ASX-Listed, Public and Not-For-Profit companies, whilst providing exceptional support to their Boards and Committees.

Katey is a dedicated and enthusiastic team member with a lively personality and keen passion to develop and grow within the governance space.

With a passion for crafting tailored solutions and a sharp focus on process development, Katey's dedication is further underscored by active analysis of feedback and a keen love of research.

Doug Robertson | Head of Legal

Independent Legal Counsel

Doug is a Senior Lawyer with over 40 years’ experience specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law and has been Partner in a number of International and National firms including Freehills, Baker & McKenzie, Gadens and Piper Alderman, as well as being an Executive Director with Ernst & Young.

Doug acts for a range of Clients, including private and public Companies (ASX listed, Public) MIS and Government bodies, conducting training and advising Boards, Senior Management and compliance Committees on best practice Governance and Legal compliance issues. He has presented on equity raisings, legal corporate and compliance issues to Melbourne University, Governance Institute of Australia (GIA), Independent Compliance Committee Forum and The Australasian Co-operative Directors’ Conference.

Doug holds BA and LLB degrees from Melbourne University and both FAICD and FGIA accreditation.

Kelly Lambropoulos

Marketing and Business Development

Kelly specialises in providing efficient and dynamic business support to SMEs and startups. Armed with a proactive approach and a go-getter attitude, she ensures the consistent and timely delivery of premium services and results.

With a career spanning 30 years, Kelly has gained diverse experience in business support across both the corporate and non-profit sectors in various industries.

Kelly's vibrant energy, unwavering integrity, and inventive problem-solving abilities have earned her recognition as a standout professional.

Kelly's ability to anticipate potential obstacles and swiftly adapt ensures that projects stay on track and deliver optimal outcomes. Her proactive approach and relentless commitment to excellence make her a driving force behind the accomplishments of her team and organisation.