Glenda Abraham

Speaker

Glenda Abraham spent most of her career in banking and finance, working with boards, government, and the Australian financial regulators. Holding positions as CEO and COO, she has overseen $14B trustee functions and annual turnovers in excess $500M. Glenda has always been a strong advocate for gender equality and cultural integration. Over the last few years, she has had the opportunity to live her passion, working with a variety of aboriginal corporations to support governance, build economic resilience and supporting their advocation. A key influencer in the recognition and establishment of a vulnerable member Bill for Aboriginal retirement benefits, to securing millions in “seed” funding enabling aboriginal corporations time to establish a sustainable business model. 

Glenda is the Chief Executive Officer of Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation and continues to provide aboriginal board consultancy services.

Glenda holds a Master of Business Administration with a major in Commercial Law. Is a graduate of INSEAD, Deakin University, Australian Institute of Company Directors.