Lara enjoys untangling complexity. When a challenging issue arises, her instinct is to break it down, understand the logic behind it and find the most practical path forward. She values efficiency, thoughtful planning and clear communication, believing that how something is done matters just as much as the end result.

Hard work, problem-solving and a willingness to keep learning have shaped Lara’s career. She continually sharpens her commercial thinking and challenges herself to look at issues from different perspectives. For Lara, the most effective solutions come from combining technical expertise with sound judgement and an open mind.

A defining moment in her career came after becoming a Chartered Accountant, when she chose to continue building her career around the Asian business community she is passionate about serving. That decision gave her clarity on the type of work she wanted to do and the impact she hoped to have through her profession.

Lara believes leadership is about bringing people with you rather than directing them from the front. Whether working through a difficult client issue, helping a team navigate new challenges or embracing technology and AI to improve outcomes, she focuses on building collaboration, solving problems and creating an environment where people can do their best work.