Mr James Joughin, Bachelor of Business, CPA, GAICD

Chair, Audit and Risk Management Committee

Independent Member

James Joughin

James Joughin

Biography

  • Independent non-executive director with experience across ASX-listed and private companies.
  • Began career with a predecessor to Rio Tinto, later worked in corporate banking at Australian Bank.
  • Spent 26 years at Ernst & Young as senior Partner in Corporate Finance.
  • Expertise includes shareholder value, governance, and strategic growth.
  • Advised on over 120 capital transactions across multiple sectors.
  • Former sessional lecturer in Mergers & Acquisitions at Chisholm Institute (now Monash University).

Directorships

  • Chair of Spirit Telecom Ltd (ASX-listed telecommunications company)
  • Chair of TGM Group Pty Ltd (planning, engineering & surveying firm)
  • Non-Executive Director, Viridian Financial Group Ltd
  • Former board roles in health services, veterinary services, research institutes and start-ups