Shirley Southgate
Executive Director
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
Executive Masters of Public Administration
Shirley Southgate
Executive Director
Shirley Southgate GAICD is an experienced executive leader, lawyer and non-executive director with extensive experience across the public, tertiary and community sectors. She is Executive Director/CEO of the Leo Cussen Centre for Law and has a strong background in organisational leadership, governance, regulatory and compliance functions, legal and policy advice, stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
Shirley has more than 25 years’ experience as a non-executive director and chair in the not-for-profit sector, and is recognised for her commitment to working with diverse communities and strengthening access, equity and public understanding of organisational roles.
