Board of Directors

Liz is an action oriented CEO, responsible for strategic guidance and direction for EMM and to ensures our people and our company achieves our vision of being THE leading. Liz is highly intentional in the pursuit of developing people and processes to ensure we remain aligned to our purpose, of ‘creating opportunities’ in accordance with our deep culture of behaviours and decisions based on humility, respect and integrity.

Joining the company in 2013 and a Director since 2016, Liz has amassed almost 30 years’ experience in science and engineering, and worked in consulting and the public sector in Australia and internationally.

She leads EMM with a central focus on people and creates an environment where the team feel empowered and engaged. Liz believes in the importance of professional and personal growth, and that courage and authenticity are required to develop, evolve and grow. Liz has strong beliefs that for teams and individuals to thrive as high performers they need to feel they have autonomy, relatedness to those around them, and, mastery and excellence in what they do this is paramount to success. Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a core belief for Liz and she leads with intention emphasis on creating diverse teams that will thrive together.

Appointed in early 2016, Gary plays an important role in the company’s strategic direction with an extraordinary depth of knowledge in the professional services and property and construction sectors.

With distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Gary brings a unique insight into strategy and leadership with experience as Chief (CXO/CEO/MD, COO, CFO) across three leading high-profile organisations in three different sectors. His key executive roles included National Managing Partner/CEO of Sparke Helmore Lawyers, Managing Director/CEO of Australia Rugby Union and SANZAR, and Chief Operating Officer for the Mirvac Group [ASX:MGR].

Now a professional Chairman and Non-Executive Director, Gary has extensive board and portfolio experience. His current roles include Chairman of NSW Institute of Sport, Chairman of Rawson Group Pty Ltd, and Chairman of Mainbrace Constructions Pty Ltd.

Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in planning and environmental projects with breadth and depth of experience in development type, project scope and industry sectors. He delivers strategic and on-the-ground advice to clients in energy generation and transmission, mining, transport and waste management.

Having been with the company since its inception and a Director since 2016, Duncan has contributed significantly to the company’s growth and development as a leader in the provision of planning and environmental services in Australia.

Duncan has a detailed and comprehensive working knowledge of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation and its application in project approval and development to management planning and compliance. He provides strategic and expert advice on planning and environmental matters to clients from project conceptualisation to project completion and commissioning. Duncan is passionate about the value that meaningful planning and environmental advice and technical inputs can add to society and the positive impacts it can achieve through genuine collaboration.

Nicole has 20 years of experience in environmental assessment and management. Her tertiary education in environmental engineering and environmental law provides a thorough grounding in the technical and regulatory complexities of assessments and approvals.

Nicole’s strategic project direction and business development role in EMM reflects her in-depth knowledge and experience in major projects across a range of sectors, particularly in mining and energy. As an advisor to a range of companies, she has successfully delivered numerous environmental assessments and approvals, as well as auditing and environmental management projects, in which she has shared her knowledge gathered from years of working on complex projects under state and Federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines.

Nicole has a Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Hons), University of NSW and a Master of Environmental Law, ANU. She is also a Certified Environmental Practitioner (Impact Assessment Specialist) and is a registered NSW Environmental Assessment Practitioner.

Christy Boyce is a highly accomplished and respected Non-Executive Director and strategic advisor.  With a career spanning over 25 years in strategic consulting, Christy brings a wealth of experience and insight to her role as Non-Executive Director at EMM.

Her collaborative leadership style and sharp business acumen enable her to provide insightful guidance, ensuring effective risk management and optimal decision-making. Christy’s contributions as a Non-Executive Director have been instrumental in transforming businesses and positioning them for long-term success.

In addition to her consulting experience, Christy has been a Non-Executive Director on various boards including ASX-listed companies Greencross Limited, Monash IVF Group and OneView Healthcare. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of CSR Limited, BAI Australia, Vera Living and the SCEGGS (Darlinghurst) Trust.

 

Christy holds a Masters of Management from Kellogg Graduate School of Management (Northwestern University) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Marcus is a Managing Partner at Quadrant Private Equity, with over 30 years’ experience partnering with organisations to drive business strategy and deliver sustainable growth.

Marcus joined Quadrant in 2006 where he has played a key role in identifying opportunities, executing investments, and delivering returns across a broad portfolio. His private equity journey began in the UK in 1992 with NatWest Ventures (now Bridgepoint) and continued with AMP, where he served as Joint Head of Private Equity. Early in his career, Marcus gained valuable experience in funds management and broking with firms such as GRE Assurance, Schroder Securities, and County NatWest Securities (now CitiGroup).

Marcus holds a Masters in Mathematics and a Master of Business Administration. He brings a global perspective to EMM’s board, leveraging his extensive financial and strategic expertise to support the company’s long-term success.

Victor is a Partner at Quadrant Private Equity and is responsible for portfolio management activity in the Strategic Equity Fund. As a minority investment partner, Victor brings a wealth of expertise in investment strategy, deal origination, and portfolio management, with a focus on delivering strategic growth.

Victor has been with Quadrant since 2014, where he has played a key role in advising on complex transactions and driving growth across a range of sectors. Before joining Quadrant, Victor worked in the Investment Banking Division of Morgan Stanley.

Victor holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance and is a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). Victor brings to EMM, a focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence through strategic decision-making.