Laura McKenzie

Laura McKenzie is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of international management experience in various roles including CFO, venture capital, impact investing, micro finance, corporate finance, and strategy consulting in the UK, Australia, and India. She has a strong passion for collaborating with founders.

Laura McKenzie has received several notable recognitions and fellowships such as being a Fellow of ICEAW in 2018, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2017, part of the Westpac AFR 100 Women of Influence in 2016, a Telstra Business Women of the Year Innovation Finalist in 2014, and a Williamson Fellow in 2012.

Laura McKenzie's educational background includes a MA in Natural Sciences and Management Studies from the University of Cambridge, a MSc in Development Finance from the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and completion of the Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Throughout her career, Laura McKenzie has held key positions in various organizations including Financial Director at The Rider Firm, Portfolio CFO and Director at EMC Corporate Finance, Director at The Up Group, Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, and Director at Scale Investors Ltd, Investment Manager at Starfish Ventures, Investment Partnerships Director at Opportunity International Australia, and Assistant Director at PwC.