About Me
Sean M Johnson MBA LLB
Sean M Johnson is a governance expert, corporate advisor, and Australian lawyer with over three decades of experience in corporate governance, risk management, and strategic advisory services.
Based in Townsville, Queensland, Sean provides corporate governance advisory services, sits in boards and develops solutions to challenges in not-for-profit organisations and member-based entities.
Professional Background
Sean's extensive career includes pivotal leadership roles such as a Partner at law firm, Gadens, where he specialised in corporate governance, insolvency and business restructuring and regulatory compliance.
His diverse experience spans the financial advisory sector, higher education, and public sector organisations, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of governance challenges across multiple industries.
His academic credentials are equally impressive, with global studies in innovation at the University of California, Berkeley, and complex systems research in the United Kingdom. This international perspective enriches his approach to governance and strategic advisory work.
Academic Contributions
A James Cook University alumnus, Sean has maintained strong ties to academia, having developed the Masters in Dispute and Conflict Resolution programme for the JCU Law School. He is an adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the College of Business, Law and Governance. He has held multiple roles within universities in Australia and the UK, including positions at the University of Melbourne, bringing practical governance expertise to educational institutions.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Sean is the author of a number of books in this store.