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Michael Lion

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Senior VP, Group Finance and Strategy at Sims Limited
📍 Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia

Michael Lion is a senior finance and strategy executive, currently the Senior VP of Group Finance and Strategy at Sims Limited. His expertise spans corporate strategy, M&A, and capital management, honed at companies like Origin Energy, CVC Capital Partners, and Macquarie. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW.

He is deeply involved in his community, serving as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Mount Sinai College, a school he attended and where his father was also a board member. He also participated in the inaugural Origin Energy Foundation Board Observer Program, focusing on education philanthropy.

Unique fact: While at Origin Energy, Michael played a key leadership role in the companys response to an $18 billion takeover proposal.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Senior VP, Group Finance and Strategy
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Barangaroo, New South Wales, Australia
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Corporate Finance & M&A
He has extensive experience leading M&A, capital management, and corporate development, including leading Origin Energy's response to a major takeover bid.
Energy Sector Strategy
Developed expertise in the complex Australian energy sector through senior strategy, planning, and development roles at top 50 ASX-listed Origin Energy.
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Career

Work history

2025
Senior VP, Group Finance and Strategy
Sims Limited
2020 - 2021
Employee Board Observer Program
Origin Energy
2017 - 2024
General Manager, Corporate Strategy, Planning and Development
Origin Energy
2014 - 2022
Member Board of Directors
Mount Sinai College Sydney
2011 - 2017
Group Manager, Corporate Development
Origin Energy
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Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
UNSW
GAICD
Australian Institute of Company Directors
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