Supporting organizations to combat the most challenging issues they face in business.

Laurie Smith

EY Australia Forensic & Integrity Services Leader, EY Global Energy Sector Leader

Passionate about people, maintaining successful relationships based on trust, performance and integrity. Born in New Zealand, grew up in Marlborough on her family vineyard.

Areas of focus

Laurie is the EY Forensic & Integrity Services, Global Energy Sector Leader, based in Western Australia.

With over 18 years of diverse industry experience, Laurie leads a team of forensic professionals to provide forensic solutions, from fraud, corruption, prevention and detection management, to post-incident investigative services and remedial activities.

Laurie strives to develop and grow her team while delivering innovative, value-added solutions that meet the needs of the client. Laurie also brings a perspective on the power of data and the application of technology in forensic, legal and audit contexts to support clients to proactively confront regulatory, legal and commercial challenges.

Working predominantly with clients across energy and government sectors to respond to instances of economic crime, Laurie guides her clients through the investigative process. She helps to ensure they are able to navigate legal professional privilege, report to regulators, interact with local law enforcement and prepare claims for insurers.

How Laurie is building a better working world

Laurie brings sector trends and geographical insights to clients to help them better combat their most complex business challenges. 

By supporting clients to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of fraud and corruption, Laurie helps organizations to strengthen their social license to operate through good corporate governance and a culture of integrity.

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