Dr. Lorraine Stephenson

Dr. Lorraine Stephenson GAICD FTSE is an international expert in climate change strategy and risk management. Lorraine is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Lightning Consulting Services working with clients to mitigate climate-related risks and create opportunities to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions (NZE). Lorraine has a strategic focus on translating environment, social and governance (ESG) performance into strong financial performance. Advising clients on actions aligned to the Circular Economy forms part of this ESG focus. Her clients are predominantly ASX-listed companies in the energy, mining, and manufacturing sectors. Lorraine is an experienced Non-Executive Director with previous board roles in the energy, agriculture, and sustainable production sectors. She has also previously held the roles of Member of the Victorian Government's Interim Targets Independent Expert Panel, Chief Clean Energy Advisor to the Queensland Government, Member of NSW Climate Change Council, and a Partner at EY. Her early career was in research and development with CSIRO and CSR, and she then transitioned into senior management roles with Caltex, Boral, and Origin Energy. Lorraine is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.