As Director of Finance & Investments at the Tote Board, Irene brings over two decades of experience spanning public service, multinational corporations and high-growth startups to her current role overseeing financial operations and investment activities.
Her experiences in building regional finance teams and establishing operations from the ground up offer valuable insights into driving change whilst maintaining robust governance in Tote Board's role as a grant-making agency.
In her current role, Irene leads initiatives that demonstrate how finance functions can evolve to meet future public service needs. She has been instrumental in digitising financial operations through process automation and data visualisation tools, while her work in integrating grant disbursement functions with finance operations showcases how process redesign can enhance both efficiency and governance in public service delivery.
Passionate about nurturing innovation within operational constraints, Irene has successfully led several digital transformation projects at Tote Board. She advocates knowledge-sharing across the public service, building digital capabilities beyond her immediate team through regular learning sessions.
A Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the ACCA, Irene draws on her experiences in both agile startup environments and public service to drive meaningful change while ensuring finance remains a reliable partner in delivering public value.