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Gemma Kyle

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Casual Academic at The University of Sydney Business School
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Gemma is the Chief Risk Officer at Rest, with over 25 years of experience in risk management and governance across financial services, engineering, and government. She holds a Master of Arts from the Australian National University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As a Director on the Board of the Fund Executives Association and a Casual Academic at The University of Sydney, Gemma is passionate about leadership and education within the financial industry. She frequently hosts and speaks at member events, simplifying complex topics for a broad audience.

Unique fact: Early in her career, she worked for the Australian Federal Treasury and co-authored a publication on international tax havens.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Casual Academic
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Gemma shows up

Story Driven
Optimistic
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Gemma cares about

Corporate Governance
As a Chief Risk Officer and a Director at the Fund Executives Association (FEAL), she is deeply involved in governance frameworks. She recently completed her GAICD.
Responsible Investing
In recent member meetings, she has highlighted Rest's significant investments in renewable energy, green bonds, and assets that address climate change and social inequality.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Casual Academic
The University of Sydney Business School
5-2023
Director
Fund Executives Association (FEAL)
12-2018
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Rest
8-2018 - 12-2018
Director, Strategic Risk and Technology
KPMG
10-2016 - 12-2018
Head of Management Assurance
MLC Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
10-2023 - 12-2023
GAICD
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2002 - 2006
Master’s Degree
The Australian National University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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