Ms Samara Dowling

(Committee member from - July 2024)

A highly experienced finance, risk and assurance professional, Samara brings over 25 years of progressive experience in large, complex and multinational companies.

Having been on both sides of the fence, within organisations and on audit and risk committees as well as board roles, Samara brings a wealth of experience both nationally and internationally in assurance, finance, and governance good practice.

As a chief audit executive for two substantial entities operating within the complex public sector, Samara brings unique perspective as well as a strong understanding of the complex governance arrangements for entities operating in the public sector. With significant experience in a variety of roles for large, complex, multinational entities in the private sector, as well as considerable experience in risk consulting services, Samara has a array of diverse experience from which to draw on when advising on boards and governance forums.

With a passion for building strong organisational culture resulting in a strong control environment, Samara brings her unique skillset in culture and control to organisations she works with.

Samara has a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant.