Appointed SIAA CEO in December 2025, Maria is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, having held leadership roles in wealth management, private banking, risk, and compliance. In July 2022, she became the first woman to be appointed CEO of JBWere Australia. Prior to this, Maria spent a decade at the CBA, serving as General Manager of CommPrivate Advice and General Manager of Licensee Services for all of the CBA advice businesses. She is a strong advocate for inclusivity and financial independence, particularly for women in wealth management.