Professor Elizabeth Sheedy

Professor Elizabeth Sheedy is a distinguished expert in financial risk management and applied finance at Macquarie University, where she has been teaching master's students for over 25 years. Before joining academia, she gained valuable industry experience working at Macquarie Bank and Westpac. Her research focuses on risk culture and financial services misconduct, making significant contributions to the understanding of governance structures within financial institutions. Professor Sheedy's work is widely recognized, with her insights frequently quoted in the media, and she is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences.In addition to her research, Professor Sheedy teaches courses such as "Risk Governance: Manage the Risks" on Coursera, where she shares her expertise with a broader audience. She has published extensively, including her recent book "Risk Governance: Biases, Blind Spots and Bonuses," which explores the complexities of risk management in organizations. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in financial risk and governance continues to influence both academic and professional spheres.