Board & Executives

Natalie is an accomplished senior executive leader with more than 23 years’ global experience in leading strategic change, transformation, operations and customer experience improvements in the aviation, rail, travel and early education industries. She has extensive experience in strategy development and implementation, operations, stakeholder engagement, communications, and crisis management.

Her previous roles include Chief Customer Officer at G8 Education, Group Executive Customer & Corporate Affairs at Queensland Rail, Head of Customer Experience and Operations at Qantas, and Head of Operations at Heathrow Airport.

Natalie is also a Board Director of Mildura Airport Pty Ltd and a Board Committee member for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland section.

Natalie is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mick Shea has extensive experience in waste management, recycling, sustainability, and logistics, in both strategic and operational management roles with top tier companies in the waste management and recycler sector including Visy and JJ Richards and Sons.

A versatile Operations Manager, Mick has an extensive track record in delivering strategic and operational leadership to provide safe efficient operations and cost reduction across large project areas.

Mick has held a number of roles in Visy Industries recycling division across an 8-year period before spending 10 years with JJ’s Waste in various roles in recycling and business analytics. Mick has spent the last 4 years in COEX in an operational role within the MRF, Recycling and CRP networks.

Lauren is an innovative executive with experience across enterprise strategy, governance and risk, product development, technology platforms, customer experience, and marketing.

Lauren holds experience across large global operations, SME, and the not-for-profit sector. She specialises in product innovation and development, specifically in connecting digital and physical experiences in complex environments.

Prior to joining COEX, Lauren held a number of senior executive roles for a technology SaSS business, Cox Automotive, Brisbane Racing Club, and Founder and CEO of a small technology start-up. Lauren has a proven track record of building strong team culture with strategic alignment and delivering measurable results.

Lauren holds a Bachelor in Commerce (Business Law), a Master of Business Administration, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Lauren is also a Board Director of Suited to Success.

Allison is an accomplished strategy and engagement specialist with extensive experience working for complex and large organisations to grow the trust of customers, communities and employees.

She is passionate about transforming organisational performance by aligning corporate strategy with the interests of customers, stakeholders, communities and employees.

Allison has a history of delivering social, environmental and economic outcomes across the public and private sectors, including G8 Education, Great Southern Bank, Queensland Treasury, Origin and Ergon Energy.

She holds post graduate qualifications in community development, psychology, and leadership, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Rob has extensive experience in the development and execution of complex growth strategies in financial services, information technology, the construction industry and most notably ASX-listed McMillan Shakespeare.

Rob excels in connecting product and service innovations to generate enhanced value and drive growth. He is accomplished in comprehending market dynamics and crafting sophisticated growth strategies.

Prior to joining COEX, Rob held a number of prominent roles as a senior executive across diverse industries, encompassing corporate, government sectors and not-for-profit organisations.

Rob holds a Master of Business Administration and a major in Innovation, he has extensive leadership to cultivate highly capable and engaged individuals dedicated to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes.

Ange Liebke is an accomplished People and Culture executive with strong commercial acumen and well-rounded expertise including designing and implementing people strategies, managing governance and risk, engaging and developing talent, maximising performance and capability, and increasing psychosocial wellbeing.

Prior to joining COEX Ange held leadership roles within a broad range of industry sectors with organisations including BESIX Watpac, Raytheon Australia, Mondial Assistance (Allianz) and Boeing Australia.  Ange also ran her own business and has coached leadership teams and boards during periods of significant growth, transition and cultural reform.  A highly regarded people leader, Ange has a proven track record of strengthening employee engagement, organisational culture, and performance.

Ange holds a Bachelor in Business Administration (Human Resources), qualifications in strategic HR and has completed the AICD Company Directors course.  She is also an appointed member of the Qld Government Tripartite Procurement Advisory Panel.

Lauren Seymour is an accomplished finance and corporate services leader with experience in public practice, not-for profit and private sector organisations across the Research and Development, Aged Care, Government, Media and Social and Affordable Housing industries.

Lauren specialises in strategic leadership, growth and transformation and is passionate about business partnering and process and systems improvement to drive greater organisational performance outcomes.

Prior to commencing with COEX, Lauren held the role of Executive Manager Corporate Services at Sugar Research Australia and spent 6 years as Chief Financial Officer at aged care group, Infin8 Care. Her previous roles include Group Finance Manager at Horizon Housing, Senior Consultant for Resolutions Consulting Services working with various Federal Government departments and a Financial Controller at Southern Cross Media.

Lauren is a member of CPA Australia and holds a Master of Business Administration.