
Bernadette Smyth CPA MAICD GIA(Affiliate) B Com B Fin is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Governeering. Bernadette brings the sharp insight of a CPA, the rigour of a governance professional, and the curiosity of a psychologist-in-training to the challenge of modern leadership.
From the boardroom to the front line, she helps organisations cut through noise, sharpen their strategy, and lead with clarity.
A keen problem solver with over twenty years’ experience in finance, governance and management, Bernadette works with clients to untangle complexity and turn ideas into lasting, purposeful change.
Bernadette’s career highlights include:
- Governance Officer, University of Newcastle (2023-2025)
- CPA Australia NSW President’s Award for Excellence 2017, 2019 and 2022
- CPA Australia Outstanding Contribution to Finance & Business Award 2019
- Casual Lecturer, University of Newcastle (2021-2023)
- Company Secretary and Business Planning & Advisory Services Manager, TROG Cancer Research (2020-2023)


Professional Memberships & Qualifications:
- Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Affiliate, Governance Institute of Australia
- Qualified Member, CPA Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Finance, University of Newcastle
- Member, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc
- Certificate IV Training & Assessment, Forsythes Training


