BA, MComLaw, FAICD, FGIA

Karyn Sobels is the past President of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and was the first female President in the Chamber’s 171 year history. Karyn has more than 30 years’ experience in the Retail, Telecommunications and Banking sectors, is a small business owner, and an experienced Company Director. With a particular passion for small business, Karyn is a founding Director of the Australian Business Growth Fund and a Board Member of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she Chairs the Economics and Industry Committee. Other Directorships include publishing company Riskinfo and University College - University of Melbourne. Karyn holds a BA, a Masters in Commercial Law and is a Fellow of both the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Governance Institute of Australia.