Michael Malakonas,(FCPA, MBA, MAICD)

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DISC Type : DS

Executive General Manager - Finance, Audit & Risk (CFO & CRO) at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Michael is a strategic executive (CFO & CRO) at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand with over 35 years of experience in finance, risk, and digital transformation within financial services and community healthcare. A Deakin University CPA MBA graduate, colleagues describe him as a compassionate, diligent, and ethical leader.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

Dynamic But Sincere

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

NFP Leadership
Currently holds an executive leadership role at Good Shepherd and was previously the CEO of Fronditha Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider.
Financial Services Risk
Has extensive experience in enterprise risk, governance, and regulatory reforms, notably from his time at ANZ and as current CRO.
Community Healthcare
His career shows a significant focus on community healthcare, social services, and aged care sectors, aligning with his non-profit work.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Executive General Manager - Finance, Audit & Risk (CFO & CRO) at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
10-2023 - 6-2025
Executive General Manager - Corporate Services (Officer) at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
1-2022 - 9-2023
Chief Operating Officer at Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand
8-2021 - 1-2022
APRA Reg Reforms Australian Retail & Commercial Credit Lead at ANZ
10-2019 - 4-2021
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Fronditha Care

Education

2011 - 2011
FCPA Status Accreditation from CPA Australia
2007 - 2009
CPA MBA from Deakin University

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Michael

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