Associate Professor Sharron O'Neill is a leading researcher in governance, performance, and accountability in the School of Business at the University of NSW in Canberra. With academic and professional accounting qualifications, a PhD in corporate accountability for work health and safety (WHS), and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors program, Sharron brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her research and advisory work in the field of performance management, corporate governance, and accountability. Her research primarily focuses on using financial and non-financial performance data to evaluate and govern work health and safety, and she advises governments, investors, and industries on matters related to WHS performance measurement and reporting, including chairing the international working group to revise the global OHS reporting standard on corporate Occupational Health and Safety disclosure (GRI403). In addition, Sharron leads collaborative research projects, bringing together accounting and safety professionals with industry, government, and academia to examine performance measurement, management, and accountability in areas such as employment conditions and supply chain and genetic medicine related fields of work.

Overall, Sharron has an extensive background in academic research, advisory work, and practical experience as a financial accountant with organisations like Linde Material Handling and Wang Australia. During her career, she has also maintained active involvement with professional bodies like Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Australian Institute of Company Directors, and Australian Institute of Health and Safety, besides her academic work.