Meet Our Team

Our team is not just experienced; we are passionate problem solvers dedicated to empowering small to medium-sized businesses. With over 80 years of combined expertise in compliance, risk management, and financial services, we truly understand the challenges you face. We tailor our solutions specifically to meet your unique needs, ensuring you can navigate your obligations with confidence. Our ultimate goal is to see you thrive and succeed in your business journey.

Jacqui Stewart

Director & Senior Consultant

Jacqui is the Principal Consultant and Founder of GRC Essentials Pty Ltd. She is an advocate for small to medium businesses and is passionate about providing accessible solutions.

Lochlan Smith

General Manager

Lochlan is the conductor in the business, ensuring that services are delivered when they are supposed to and that the team has the information they require to hand.

Cherry Lou Tinguha

Compliance Administrator

Cherry’s role is diverse covering calendar management, updating of compliance based registers, coordination of compliance meeting – just to name a few!

Olivia Byrnes

Compliance Officer

Olivia provides support to all the consultants for their compliance requirements, handles any training-related topics, and guarantees the completion of administrative tasks.