Our Board

Kylie McKinlay

MBA, BBus (Public Administration/HR Management)

Chairperson

Responsibilities: Chair Risk Management Committee

Kylie is highly effective at fostering collaborative and creative environments and has played a leading role in developing, reviewing and transforming service delivery teams in both the public and private sector.

Kylie also has experience in the not-for-profit sector, holding voluntary leadership positions with a Brisbane branch of Make-A- Wish Australia. She is passionate about developing sustainable social enterprises and brings this energy and experience to Suited to Success.

Kylie returned to the Board in 2020 after previous involvement with Suited to Success Inc as Vice President and Dress for Success Brisbane as a volunteer.

"Being part of Suited to Success was life changing for me and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to re-join the team and contribute to their important work in supporting vulnerable Queenslanders."

Lauren Christian

MBA, BCom(BusLaw),GAICD, MAICD. IML

Deputy Chairperson

Responsibilities: Chair Governance Committee

Lauren is an Executive General Manager who has spent the last 12 years providing B2B technology products within the automotive industry. Lauren has experience across all operational aspects of leading a business including Strategy Development, Finance, Human Resources, Product Development, Customer Experience, Sales and Marketing.

Having experience preparing a business for sale with appropriate due diligence, Lauren understands the need for building strong governance structures.

Lauren enjoys leading teams and helping team members and leaders take control of, and continually develop, their careers. Lauren is looking forward to applying this passion to helping our clients to overcome barriers to employment, improve their confidence and employability, and enable them to thrive in work and life.

Nicki Sheehan

BCom, ICAA

Director

Responsibilities: Finance

Nicki is a Chartered Accountant and has over 20 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, finance and accounting at leading global companies. Her key achievements include completion of US$9 billion of transactions in corporate mergers and acquisitions roles across the mining, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. She also has experience transforming Finance departments in technology businesses.

Nicki is very passionate about inclusion and diversity and enjoys leading teams, mentoring and helping others develop their careers.

“I am honored to be a Suited to Success Board member and to be part of an organisation that is helping people secure employment.”