Diverse perspectives are critical for developing and implementing fresh strategies that are needed to address the complex and interconnected issues facing governments, business, and society today.

Shannon Cotter

EY Asia-Pacific and Oceania Strategy and Transactions Leader

Driver of generational investment and change in infrastructure. Advocate for diverse teams. Mentor to women. Critical thinker. Intrepid traveler.

Areas of focus

Shannon leads the Strategy and Transactions service line for EY Asia-Pacific and Oceania. In these roles, Shannon leads over 6,000 professionals to drive corporate strategy, capital allocation and transaction advisory enabling fast-track value creation for EY clients. Shannon heads the EY Asia-Pacific Area Operating Executive, EY Oceania Executive Leadership Team and is Sponsor for EY Indigenous practices in Australia and New Zealand.

Previously, Shannon led the Infrastructure Advisory practice in the Oceania region. With more than 25 years’ experience in leading infrastructure, franchising and service contracting projects in the transport sector, Shannon has advised public and private clients on projects in Australia, Europe and North America.

In addition to her roles at EY, Shannon chairs the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN) Steering Committee, an inclusive global network bringing balanced gender representation across the infrastructure industry.

Shannon has a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Melbourne.

How Shannon is building a better working world

"As multiple structural megatrends unfold, governments, businesses and communities need to work collectively to solve complex challenges to advance a more sustainable society. Working with public and private sector clients to develop and improve transport infrastructure, I am helping to support better quality of life, improve economic productivity and provide greater opportunities for all."

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