Charles Berry
InvestorSecretary (PieLAB Council Capital Fund Board) at PieLab Venture Partners
Australia
About
Charles Berry is a Chartered Accountant with a background in commercial accounting and financial advice for complex investment, business, and legal matters. At QIC he managed the accounting function for the Global Infrastructure and Private Equity Portfolios, and he previously served as CFO of Queensland Ballet and worked in his family's mid-tier accounting firm across corporate tax, audit, and M&A advisory. Before his accounting career he was a professional ballet dancer. He currently sits on the Finance and Risk Committee of the Archdiocesan Development Fund.
Experience
- Territory Air ServicesChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — presentDarwin, Northern Territory, Australia
- PieLABNon Executive Director2022 — 2026Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Laguna BayFinancial Controller2019 — 2021Brisbane, Australia
- QICConsultant2019Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland BalletChief Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer2018 — 2019Brisbane, Australia
- QICInvestment Accounting Manager2014 — 2018Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)Board Member2017 — 2018Brisbane, Australia
- Welch LLPManager2008 — 2014
- FreelanceTeacher, Coach and Choreographer2002 — 2013
- Stuttgarter BallettCorps de ballet2004 — 2009Stuttgart Area, Germany
- CDBDCArtistic Director2003
Education
- Australian Institute of Company DirectorsCompany Directors Course2017
- Curtin UniversityAustralian Company Law (single unit)2013
- Athabasca UniversityBachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting2006 — 2011
- Canada's National Ballet SchoolOntario Secondary School Honour's Diploma1996 — 2003
Skills & more
Accounting49Finance27Financial Reporting22Tax25Assurance13Internal Controls9Teaching8Financial Modeling7IFRS5Strategic Financial Planning5Project Management2Start-ups4
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Financial PlanningExternal AuditDatabase DesignClassical BalletArtsNot for ProfitDue DiligenceCorporate GovernanceStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadershipLanguages Afrikaans · English · French · German
- Certified Chair — Advisory Board Centre
- GAICD - Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors — Australian Institute of Company Directors
- CA - Chartered Accountant — Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- CPA, CA - Chartered Professional Accountant and Chartered Accountant — Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor — The Institute of Internal Auditors
From Charles's professional profile.
Colleagues at PieLab Venture Partners
Annelize Du Preez
Accountant at PieLab Venture Partners
Carey Meydell
Finance Manager at PieLab Venture Partners
Chris Rolls
Managing Partner at PieLab Venture Partners
Heidi Blanch
Executive Assistant at PieLab Venture Partners
Jeff McKee
Non Executive Director (Council Capital Fund Board) at PieLab Venture Partners
Katrina Glendinning
Non Executive Director (Council Capital Fund Board) at PieLab Venture Partners
Michael Sanders
Portfolio Manager at PieLab Venture Partners
Richelle Frechtling
Financial Controller at PieLab Venture Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Charles Berry work?
- Charles Berry is Secretary (PieLAB Council Capital Fund Board) at PieLab Venture Partners.
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Shared employers
Also worked at PieLAB7
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Also worked at QIC9
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