CA · GAICD · Former Deloitte Partner
Strategic adviser and board director with 30+ years driving transformational growth, leading complex M&A programs, and delivering governance excellence across multiple industries.
Vernon Powell is a commercially astute Non-Executive Director and strategic adviser with a 30-year track record of delivering transformational profit growth, executing complex transactions, and guiding organisations through change across multiple sectors.
As a former Deloitte Partner and co-founder of the Lomond Group — scaled to a $920M exit valuation — Vernon brings deep operational insight to every boardroom engagement. He bridges strategy and execution, providing the rigour, challenge, and mentorship that boards need to perform at their best.
Vernon is particularly skilled in data-driven governance, championing Power BI analytics, AI use-case frameworks, and bespoke management information systems at board level to enable sharper, faster decision-making.
GAICD-credentialled with proven experience providing independent challenge and strategic oversight, including during safe harbour and regulatory transition periods.
Engineered profit growth from $8M to $90M through strategic margin enhancement. Delivered 154× return on private equity investment. Co-founded a business scaled to a $920M exit.
Directed 50+ acquisitions, mergers, and disposals. Expert in integration, capital structuring, and unlocking synergies across diverse industries and geographies.
Designed enterprise Power BI solutions, bespoke MIS platforms, and AI frameworks that translate real-time data into strategic board-level decisions.
Proven track record as interim CEO, CFO, and COO — stepping in with speed and credibility to stabilise, restructure, and prepare organisations for growth.
Deep experience across insurance, property, healthcare, disability care, mining, private equity, and technology — bringing patterns and best practice across boundaries.
Initially engaged as a corporate adviser, formally appointed to the Board in March 2023 following a major amalgamation. Contributing to national growth through strategic expansion, digital transformation, and data-driven governance.
Joined as strategic adviser, stepped into an interim CEO role to guide rapid expansion, then transitioned to non-executive following NFP conversion in February 2025.
Served on the board of a market leader in integrated security, fire & rescue, medical, and training services to the mining, oil & gas, aviation, and maritime sectors.
Member of the inaugural investment committee of a boutique PE fund, providing governance and investment oversight across the full portfolio lifecycle.
Co-founded and built Lomond Group into one of the UK's leading property management consolidators — from start-up to 1,900 employees and 50,000+ properties under management at exit.
Appointed following a £36M management buy-in backed by private equity. Redesigned the profitability architecture of one of the UK's largest mortgage protection insurers.
Vernon has served in board and executive roles across a wide range of industries, applying consistent commercial rigour and governance discipline in every context.
Vernon is available for Non-Executive Director appointments, advisory board engagements, and strategic advisory mandates. Based in Brisbane, QLD, with national and international experience.