• Read more about Sim Firns

With 16 years of experience in the strata industry, I'm known for getting things done. Known as “Strata Barbie” or “Owners Corporation Barbie” to many due to my love of the colour pink, I've developed a keen understanding of the complexities of owners corporations, backed by a strong foundation in law, conveyancing, and debt collection. No two days are the same in this industry, and I'm always up for the challenge. Whether it's navigating disputes, advising on governance, or finding creative solutions to building issues, I've seen it all.

• Read more about Amy McCaffrey

Amy McCaffrey is a Senior Strata and Operations Manager based in Perth, with extensive experience managing high‑end, high‑density residential developments. She works closely with councils of owners to oversee operations, financial management, compliance and governance in complex strata environments. Amy is known for her professional, clear and practical approach, particularly in premium buildings where expectations, risk and asset value are high.

• Read more about Ross Palmer

Ross founded Palmer Acoustics (Australia) Pty Ltd in 1992, with the goal of becoming the go-to acoustic consultancy across Australasian and Southeast Asian markets.

Over 34 years, he grew the business into a recognised leader in the field, known for professional, specialist acoustic consulting across building and environmental projects.

Ross remains hands-on, currently working on projects in Australia, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia, and overseeing the firm's Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City offices.

• Read more about Rod Laws

• Read more about Bruce McKenzie

Bruce McKenzie is National Manager for Commercial Services and Major Projects at Sedgwick's Building Consulting Division, the largest claims management corporation in the world. With over 36 years' experience as a licenced building contractor, Bruce has received multiple state building excellence awards and a National Building Award through Master Builders Australia.

• Read more about Stephen Thornton

• Read more about Megan Parkins

During her tenure as a Licensed Strata Manager, Megan played an integral part of the strata industry since 2017 when commencing with an Industry Leader and was recognised for her dedication in the awarding of the 2019 SCA NSW Rising Star Award and 2020 SCA Australasia Rising Star Award.

• Read more about Charlie Richardson

Based in Melbourne and trained as a mechanical engineer, Charlie has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications, energy, and EV sectors.  He previously served as the managing director of Accenture’s $700M Utilities practice across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.  Having founded and led Accenture’s eMobility practice for Asia Pacific, he continues to engage in the net zero, peer-to-peer (P2P), and eMobility sectors through advisory roles and as managing director of Velocious Investments.

• Read more about Hayley Gath

Hayley is an experienced body corporate lawyer with Mathews Hunt Legal, primarily acting for bodies corporate in respect of all matters affecting bodies corporate in Queensland.

• Read more about Matthew Jenkins

Matthew Jenkins is the General Manager and Partner at Bannermans Lawyers and a leading practitioner in strata and community title law. Before joining the firm in 2006, Matthew spent over ten years in the finance sector with major international companies. Admitted in 2008, he has developed extensive expertise across by‑law drafting, building compliance, management rights, dispute resolution, insurance, meeting procedures and complex title structuring.