our executive

Leo joined IBA as acting CEO in August 2024. He previously worked at the organisation as the Chief Operating Officer from 2012 to 2015 and Acting CEO in 2016. Leo was also CEO at Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) and Voyages. He has held special advisory roles across these organisations over several years.

Leo holds a Diploma in Accounting CCAE and Bachelor of Taxation and is a member of the ACT Reconciliation Council.

As IBA’s Acting CEO, Leo will continue the delivery of financial inclusion and economic empowerment targets for Indigenous people established in IBA’s long term strategy to 2028. He will also increase alignment across IBA as we develop and drive key strategies to find long-term funding solutions to ultimately benefit our customers and the communities we serve.

Sean’s traditional lands are located at Padthaway in South Australia from the extended Potaruwutj family of the Tatiara region and has worked serving Indigenous communities around Australia over the past decade.

Sean joined IBA in June 2020, he is an experienced executive in corporate, community and not for profit sectors. He has managed and delivered nationally award-winning programs impacting communities throughout Australia in collaboration with Federal and State governments resulting in the employment of more than 900 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and tens of millions of dollars procured through Indigenous businesses.

His community engagement involved co-founding CareerTrackers, and board membership across multiple foundations.  Sean is a member of the alumni council at the University of Melbourne.

Dee joined IBA in 2022 and has almost 20 years’ experience in financial management roles for high growth complex organisations, with high-level expertise across industries both locally and overseas. 

Dee is originally from Scotland with Indian descent. She moved to Australia in 2010 and lives in Brisbane. 

She has a degree in Accounting & Finance, and is also a member of the UK and Australia-NZ Institutes of Chartered Accountants and is a graduate. of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As CFO, Dee is responsible for the financial management function of IBA, ensuring appropriate financial information is provided to its programs, Board and regulatory authorities in accordance with its governing legislation.
 
                                                                                                 

Shanti joined IBA in 2015, and has more than 15 years of experience as a commercial lawyer with roles in both private practice and in-house. She has practiced in the Northern Territory and New South Wales on a diverse range of significant transactions and major projects for clients including Aboriginal groups, statutory entities, and listed and private companies. Before moving to IBA, Shanti worked at the Northern Land Council, based in Darwin. Shanti has degrees in law and medical science and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has a strong determination to achieve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As the head of Legal Services, Shanti is responsible for providing legal support and services to IBA, and plays a key role in overseeing IBA’s governance.

Jodi joined IBA in 2023 and has more than 20 years of experience in technology and transformation. She has held senior roles within financial services in Canada and Australia. She has extensive experience in digital transformation, data & analytics, technology operations, cyber and risk management. Before joining IBA she worked within the mutual banking section as CTO at Newcastle Permanent, based in Newcastle.

Jodi has a Bachelor of Commerce, Masters of Information Technology and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is passionate about financial equality, the environment and in her spare time you can find her cycling and enjoying Newcastle beaches.

As Chief Information and Technology Officer, Jodi is responsible for providing technology and transformation delivery and support to IBA, aiming to ensure our customers and people are digitally enabled.