Our Leadership Team
Meet our amazing team leaders that are dedicated to creating better managers and leaders for a better society.

Samuel Bell
FIML
Chief Executive Officer
Sam is a seasoned management professional with more than 15 years of leadership experience across the financial services, education, and professional association sectors. He holds an undergraduate degree in economics and postgraduate qualifications, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Public Policy.
Sam is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand (IML ANZ), where he has led the organisation’s strategic direction and operations as part of the executive team for the past three years. He is a Certified Practising Manager (CPMgr) with IML ANZ and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Throughout his career, Sam has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership and capability development. He is passionate about the role that effective management and leadership play in delivering positive outcomes for individuals, organisations, and broader communities. His work is underpinned by a belief in the importance of continuous improvement and lifelong learning.

Scott Martin
CMgr FIML
General Manager, Learning, Development & Membership
Scott Martin has almost 40 years of management and leadership experience across the Hospitality, FMCG and Training and Education industries and is a proud Chartered Manager.
Scott holds an Associate Diploma in Hotel Management, a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and has completed his Cert IV TAE with AIM in QLD. Scott holds a number of current and prior board and committee positions with commercial, sporting, political and community organisations.

Jenna Gibbs
CPA FIML
General Manager, Finance & Business Services
Company Secretary
Jenna is an experienced CPA with 15 years’ experience in Finance leadership roles across the NFP, Transport, FMCG and Manufacturing industries.
Jenna holds a joint business degree in Accounting & Human Resource Management as well as a Diploma of Management, and has a track record for identifying and implementing best practice systems and procedures. She has also held current and previous committee positions with a number of professional organisations.
With a strong commercial focus and a passion for continuous improvement, Jenna has a demonstrated ability to work with multiple platforms and stakeholders to translate financial information toward improved business performance.

Cherriee Ludemann
FIML BLJSt LLB LLM
Lawyer
Cherriee has over 17 years’ experience in senior legal, management and leadership roles across the NFP, Legal and Manufacturing industries.
Cherriee is a qualified lawyer who holds a Bachelor of Legal & Justice Studies, a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Laws (QUT).
Cherriee has extensive experience in providing both legal and strategic advice on corporate, governance, commercial, competition, consumer and industrial relations laws and commercial risk on both a local and global platform. Cherriee is passionate about inclusive leadership and achieving desired customer outcomes to enable growth and expansion.

Matt Parks
Sales Manager ANZ

Katherine Meier
General Manager, Marketing and Brand Growth
Katherine specialises in strategic marketing, enhancing brand presence and driving sales growth through integrated programs that consider the buyer journey. She leads initiatives across brand management, campaign execution, and digital marketing, consistently applying best practices to influence business outcomes. With experience across technology, financial services, professional services, and government, Katherine brings a versatile approach to marketing leadership.