Michael Shave IPWEA International Asset Management Congress 2024

Michael Shave

Michael Shave is an experienced executive-level consultant with more than 25 years’ combined experience across local government finance, strategy, and operations. He works closely with councils across Australia to strengthen financial sustainability, optimise service delivery, and support data-driven decision-making. Michael’s expertise spans all core corporate service functions — including finance, governance, risk, ICT, and procurement — and he is known for his ability to distil complex financial and organisational issues into clear, practical strategies that support sound decision-making. Renowned for his analytical precision and pragmatic leadership style, Michael is a trusted adviser to executive teams, councillors, and audit committees. He is the Immediate Past President of the Local Government Finance Professionals Queensland, the peak body supporting finance professionals within the local government sector. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Arts (History), is a fellow of CPA Australia and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.