BCom & BLaws (Hons) (University of Queensland), GAICD

Virna is an experienced General Counsel and Company Secretary with more than 20 years’ legal, corporate governance and commercial experience across listed and private companies in the mining industry, spanning various commodities and jurisdictions.

With extensive experience in high-growth, asset-intensive international environments, Virna brings a deep understanding of stakeholder relationships, operating rhythms, value drivers and commercial transactions in the mining sector.

Virna commenced her in-house legal career with Mt Isa Mines and has since held senior roles with Perilya’s operations in the Dominican Republic, Brisbane-based consultancy companies and, most recently, as Head of Legal / Company Secretary Asia Pacific and Western Region Sales Director for FLSmidth’s Asia Pacific operations.