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Pru Bennett
Corporate governance, ESG, Strategic board advice, Shareholder activism, Strategic communications, Crisis management
Pru Bennett is a distinguished professional with a wealth of experience in corporate governance and stewardship.
Currently holding the position of Partner at Brunswick Group, Pru also serves as the Chair of the National Foundation for Australia China Relations and a Senior Advisor to Morrow Soldai in Sydney.
Prior to her current roles, Pru was a Managing Director at BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, where she led the Investment Stewardship team for the APAC Region based in Hong Kong.
Pru's expertise extends to various organizations such as the UN Global Compact Australia, the Asian Corporate Governance Association, and the Advisory Board for Oasis Capital in Hong Kong.
She actively engages in public discussions on corporate governance and stewardship, being recognized with the Asia Industry Leadership Award from 100 Women in Finance in 2018 and named one of Australia's top 10 Women of Influence in Corporate Governance in 2013.
Throughout her career, Pru has been involved in significant roles including serving on the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Corporate Governance Advisory Committee and the Public Shareholder Group of Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission.
An advocate for diversity and inclusion, Pru is dedicated to initiatives promoting women's representation on boards and in senior management positions.
With a strong educational background including a BCom from the University of New South Wales and memberships in prestigious professional institutes, Pru brings a solid foundation of knowledge to her endeavors.
In addition to her professional achievements, Pru Bennett is a passionate sailor, engaging in Masters' Laser sailing and yacht racing at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Sydney.