Executive leadership team
Darlene Perks, Chief Executive Officer
Darlene is a senior leader with more than 20 years’ experience in leading commercial business operations. She has a strong background in finance, is a CPA, holds a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is a Director of Mercy Services Ltd. Appointed as CEO of Coal LSL in January 2017, Darlene is responsible for leading the organisation through a journey of significant transformation, positioning it as a contemporary employer who provides a sustainable, valuable workplace benefit to its industry client base.
Phillip Berner, Chief Operating Officer – Clients
Phillip has more than 20 years’ executive experience in strategy, brand and reputation management, business-model design, sales, marketing and client service. His experience comes from roles in the complex and highly regulated health and finance service sectors, where he gained sound insights into government and the resources industry. Throughout his career, he has inspired meaningful organisational change, keeping a strong focus on staff and client engagement to achieve future-facing outcomes. Phillip’s mandate is to develop Coal LSL’s operations to a position of service leadership.
Lisbeth Rasmussen, Chief Investment Officer
Lisbeth is a senior investment professional with more than 30 years’ experience in managing large, complex funds. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Director and Investment Committee member of State Super (SAS Trustee Corporation). She is a former Director of EquipSuper and Togethr Trustees. She holds tertiary qualifications from the University of Denmark and the University of Bath (United Kingdom). Lisbeth joined Coal LSL in January 2018 and leads the investment function. She is responsible for overseeing the investment portfolio and enhancing the investment governance structure to meet the ongoing needs and objectives of the business.
Suzanne Jenkins, Chief Governance Officer
Suzanne is a senior leader with more than 20 years’ experience focused on governance, developing and delivering strategy and frameworks for risk management, compliance, and fraud prevention programs. She has a strong background working across several sectors, including financial services, and has tertiary qualifications from the Australian National University and the University of Sydney. Suzanne joined Coal LSL in September 2015 and leads the business assurance function. This encompasses developing purposeful and practical approaches to the implementation and ongoing improvement of programs for finance, risk management, quality, compliance, internal audit, business continuity and fraud prevention. She is also accountable for company secretariat support services to the Board of Directors and the relevant subcommittees, for which she works closely with the CEO.
Chris Radvan, Chief People Officer
Chris is a senior leader with more than 20 years’ Human Resources (HR) experience across a diverse range of industries including mining, government, defence and healthcare. He is a Certified HR Practitioner with the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) and holds a Master degree in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations. With vast knowledge of navigating business during periods of growth and change, Chris joined Coal LSL’s Executive team in January 2020 to lead the People & Culture function, build the capability of its people, ensure a positive and inclusive culture, and position Coal LSL as an employer of choice.
Tony Windever, Chief Strategy Officer
Tony is a senior leader with more than 20 years’ experience in the technology industry. With executive roles spanning national, regional and global theatres, Tony has successfully led organisations in growth and transformation environments. Having held strategic and operational accountability across all business functions, Tony has notable experience in general management, sales, marketing, product management, customer experience management and service delivery. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He also serves on the Board of Lifeline Australia. Tony joined Coal LSL in September 2020 to lead the Planning and Performance team. Responsible for the development of key strategic initiatives and opportunities to deliver on the organisation's transformation program, Tony will partner across the business to develop a pathway for Coal LSL to achieve its strategic intent and vision.
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