WGA Welcomes Sustainable Growth and Development Leader Karina Collins as a Non-Executive Director

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WGA has appointed seasoned executive and strategic advisor Karina Collins as a Non-Executive Director.

Karina brings a distinguished background in sustainable growth and development, underpinned by over 25 years of experience. Her expertise lies in driving market expansion, fostering innovation, and maximising value creation across a diverse range of industries. Her comprehensive career encompasses executive leadership, board governance, and strategic advisory roles, with a dedicated focus on empowering both small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large organisations to successfully navigate sustainable transformation.

WGA Chair Dr Kirsten Molloy comments, “I’m delighted to welcome Karina to the WGA Board. Her extensive leadership experience and strategic insight will be a great asset to our work together. Throughout her career, Karina has built strong stakeholder relationships and brought practical solutions to complex business challenges. Her focus on innovation and sustainable growth, along with her collaborative approach, will be invaluable as we move forward. We look forward to the contributions she’ll bring to the Board”.

Executive and Business Leadership Track Record

Karina has a strong track record of executive leadership and practical business success across sectors including professional services, private, public and community organisations. Her leadership has earned the confidence of organisations in Australia and globally, guiding them through complex change, transformation and growth.

She has held senior partner roles at KPMG and BDO, where she established and grew multi-service advisory capabilities across strategy, transactions, transformation, technology and innovation, supporting organisations to strengthen performance and unlock new opportunities.

Today, Karina is the Founder and Managing Director of Futures Advisory and the Co-Founder of Australia Essence, focusing on corporate growth strategy, strategic investment decisions and technology-enabled transformation – partnering with boards and executive teams to create new value, new markets and meaningful, sustainable growth.

“New markets create new possibilities. I’m driven by helping organisations step into that space – to see opportunity early, move with confidence, and grow in ways that are both meaningful and sustainable.” Karina commented.

Board Transitions and Leadership Continuity

Amidst ongoing market shifts, heightened volatility, and the accelerating pace of digital innovation, Karina’s depth of expertise in organisational transformation will be instrumental in supporting WGA’s pursuit of sustainable, organic growth. Her leadership will further enhance WGA’s standing as a premier multidisciplinary consultancy, positioning the company to capitalise on emerging opportunities and strengthen its market leadership.

“As WGA embarks on the next iteration of our business strategy, we are thrilled to welcome Karina Collins to our Board. Karina’s remarkable breadth of experience, spanning executive leadership, board governance, and strategic advisory roles across global markets will be invaluable as we navigate an environment defined by rapid change and new opportunities. Her proven ability to drive market expansion, foster innovation, and lead organisations through complex transformation aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. Karina’s adaptive thinking and strategic insight will help us remain agile and resilient, ensuring WGA continues to deliver exceptional value for our clients and communities.” Said Ben Stapleton Joint Managing Director.

About Karina

Karina holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), from the Charles Stuart University. Her additional qualifications including credentials from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Lean Six Sigma, and IMD Business School enables her to blend strategic acumen with operational excellence effectively.

Karina is a member of Chief Executive Women and an advocate for leadership diversity. She lives in Brisbane, enjoys art, travel, sports, and time with friends, family.