Our Executive Board

The Mater Research Executive Board is committed to the endeavours of the institute and its mission and provides Mater Research with strong leadership, knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the prevention and treatment of conditions through all stages of life.

Lucy Laakso – Company Secretary

Lucy Laakso

Company Secretary

Lucy Laakso has extensive experience as a company secretary and corporate lawyer. Lucy has been a driving force in company secretariat, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management across diverse organisations. Her portfolio includes ASX-listed companies, not-for-profits, private entities and government roles.

Lucy holds a Juris Doctor (First Class Honours), an MBA specialising in Corporate Governance and a Bachelor of Business, further strengthened by her leadership presence as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA).