When Emily says she thrives on leading a team who deliver exceptional products, expertise and customer service, with the perfect blend of tech and humans, she’s not exaggerating. As our Chief Executive Officer, she seamlessly integrates all teams and business units to bring strategic initiatives to life. With her collaborative approach and personable communication style, Emily ensures alignment and common goals among every member of Acis.
Emily is known for her exceptional legal acumen, attention to detail and in-depth product knowledge. Her expertise and pride in maintaining positive, trusted relationships has earned her high respect within her field and among the entire team at Acis.
Juggling her professional commitments and raising three children, finding time to relax is a rare treat for Emily. When she does, she heads to her favourite local beach for the day to soak up the sunshine and fresh air.
Coming all the way from Fife, just across the bridge from Edinburgh, Leanne brings trademark Scottish wit and straight-talking pragmatism to the Acis leadership team.
Since joining Acis in 2024, Leanne wasted no time making her mark quickly becoming a driving force behind the business’s financial strategy. As Chief Financial Officer, Leanne is known for her sharp financial mind, tireless work ethic and steady hand with even the most complex financial challenges.
When she’s not deep in an excel spreadsheet, Leanne can be found enjoying a good wine and a laugh with friends – proving she can balance the books and the banter in equal measure.
To say that Daniel lives and breathes technology is an understatement. He has a wealth of experience in the software development industry and has key strengths in business technology planning and software project management.
As Chief Technology Officer, Daniel manages the overarching technology strategy for Acis and the continual development of software to deliver optimal solutions for our clients. Never hampered by existing software limitations, Daniel sees his role as translating specific business needs into advantageous technological outcomes.
Daniel’s interests outside of tech include going to musicals and watching ice hockey. He secretly hopes that one day someone will release a musical about ice hockey. Keep hoping, Daniel!
Mick first joined Acis at the age of 18 and, apart from a few stints away travelling, he’s been an integral part of our team ever since.
With a decade spent in the Legal Services team, Mick has amassed an in-depth knowledge of Acis products and legal documents. This practical experience and technical understanding prove invaluable in his current position. He’s able to respond directly to new and existing client enquiries with efficiency and accuracy, providing an exceptional level of technical assistance.
Mick’s friendly, down-to-earth manner sees him build strong and positive relationships with Acis clients and industry contacts. He truly enjoys getting to know his clients and their firms, and his hands-on and personal approach instils confidence and trust.
Outside of work, when he’s not wrangling his young family, you’ll find Mick fishing, surfing or playing what he terms ‘Old Man Cricket’ with a team of mates.
The fact that James can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under 11 seconds (with his eyes closed!) says a lot about his fastidious nature.
At Acis, James is focussed on making sure trusts and superannuation funds are aligned with current legislation, as well as ensuring they’re operating to deliver the greatest benefit to his clients. Formerly with CST Documents, James has been a part of the Acis crew since early 2018.
Out of office hours, James’ scrupulous personality is equally in force. If he’s not doing strenuous exercise he’s working on disproving Wile’s proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem (yeah, we don’t know what that is either!).
Widely acknowledged as a leader in his field, Peter has focussed on the superannuation sector for most of his 30-year career.
Peter’s role is to provide high level SMSF services to Acis clients, with a focus on reducing the risk of non-compliance in the establishment and operation of SMSFs.
A good day for him is when he and the team are able to show a client how to achieve something they thought may not be possible.
It surprised us to learn that Peter has a sideline interest as a qualified snake catcher. He says it’s a hobby he’s always loved, and he holds a unique status as the only non-veterinary contributor to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife’s report on the hygiene protocols for the care of captive snakes. By comparison, corralling any SMSF enquiries should be a walk in the park.
Clients often comment that Acis seems like a family, and this is no truer than in the case of Belinda.
Belinda has been with Acis since the mid-90s and now regards many of her clients as friends, always finding time for a catch up when they call in with queries.
She has worked across most of the Acis business, and with client satisfaction being paramount for Belinda, she now sits in the Legal and Client Services Team.
Rumour has it that she is also pretty serious about cuisine, and finds time to mix her loves of travel, wine and food with friends and family as often as possible. Do we get an invite, Belinda?
After six years of full-time university study – while simultaneously holding down casual warehousing gigs – Mitch landed at Acis in August 2023 as a bright and dedicated member of our Legal Services Team.
His role revolves around diligently reviewing and restructuring trusts, SMSFs, and companies, ensuring that clients are alerted to any issues and remain informed of potential remedies.
Mitch’s knack for spotting client concerns and providing expert guidance make his contributions invaluable. Whether it’s unravelling trust deeds or informing new colleagues on Acis Legal processes, he approaches each task with precision and care. His favourite part of working at Acis? The people, who foster a culture of support and knowledge sharing.
When he’s not at work, Mitch can be found playing chess, honing his piano skills or solving Rubik’s Cubes. He’s also a passionate trivia buff with a particular interest in geography and history. Truly a jack of all trades, right, Mitch?
What happens when you love being an Acis client? You come and work with us, of course! That’s exactly what happened with Courtney. In her role as an Assistant Accountant for one of our wonderful clients, she liaised with our team regularly. Impressed by the positive interactions and efficient service, when she heard of an opportunity to join Acis, she jumped at it. And we’re very glad she did!
Now a key member of our Legal team, Courtney plays an important role in reviewing and supporting the documents produced through the Acis platform. With a sharp eye for detail and a genuine care for getting things right, she helps ensure every document meets our legal standards and remains compliant with evolving regulatory requirements.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys tapping into her creative side through photography and design, and spending time with her cocker spaniel pup, Kyoto! A seasoned traveller with a growing list of destinations under her belt, she’s always on the lookout for her next adventure.
Nicole, Client Services Manager at Acis, is more than just a registration specialist. She’s the maestro of client satisfaction. Nicole takes care of all the details, checking for any potential issues in orders and managing the process with lightning speed and pinpoint accuracy.
Acis clients love working with Nicole for her approachable nature and ability to find humour in even the most complex situations. She’s dedicated to leaving clients not only with a completed registration, but also with a positive and memorable experience.
When Nicole isn’t at work, she enjoys relaxing with a margarita and watching her kids play. And if you’re lucky, she might even show you her signature “running man” dance move. Oh, and did we mention her love for all things Elvis? Let’s just say she has a soft spot for the King.
Travelling around Australia for her husband’s job certainly has its perks, but now that Kath has found a home in the Acis Client Services crew, she doesn’t want to leave!
Kath spends her days efficiently processing client orders, registering companies and setting up trusts and funds. She commits herself wholeheartedly to delivering the top customer service for which Acis is known. On a weekend, if you can’t find Kath relaxing at home with hubby, family and friends and taking her dogs for walks on the beach.
Danni is all about prompt and accurate service, which she brings with a caring and thorough attitude. Danni looks after company statements, changes to company information and incorporating companies.
Previously with CST Documents, Danni joined the Acis client services team in 2018 when the businesses merged. She brings diverse and valuable experience, having previously worked with Corporate Affairs Victoria and ASIC.
Danni is a footy fanatic, and on weekends you’ll find her at the MCG or at Marvel Stadium watching her favourite football team.
Darascilla brings a wealth of experience to her position at Acis. Following a stint in the banking industry, she worked for a number of years at accounting firms where she developed her interest in company set-ups and structuring.
All this multi-faceted experience combines to make Darascilla a valued member of our Acis team where she expertly reviews Acis documents to deliver a first-class customer service experience.
When she has some downtime, she’ll either be engrossed in a real crime documentary or indulging her other passion for interior design.
Michael is in a class of his own when it comes to coaching best sales practices, fostering long-term strategic relationships and building solid partnerships. While these attributes make him the perfect fit for his role, his commitment to enhancing our clients’ overall experience of our solutions, are what really set him apart.
With eight years at MYOB under his belt, Michael embarked on a new adventure at Acis in March 2024, seeking personal growth and new leadership challenges. He dedicates his day to supporting our clients and ensuring their success by actively listening to their concerns, crafting effective solutions, and educating them on optimising Acis’ suite for smooth and efficient operations.
Described as friendly, chilled, and happy by those who know him, outside of work Michael unwinds with family, friends, and a good meal or a visit to the beach. At Acis he finds joy in the people, culture and, of course, our fantastic clients who—we can say with absolute confidence—are in very good hands!
Dale has more than three decades’ experience in the financial services industry including roles at a number of ASX-listed companies. At Acis, he’s constantly on the hunt to identify how we can help our clients build more efficient practices.
Dale’s personable nature enables him to form strong and positive relationships with clients, who value his professionalism and integrity. He was attracted to Acis mostly because people are always at the heart of the business.
Although he’s a diehard Richmond supporter, Dale’s biggest passion outside of work is horse racing – he actually owns a few promising Group One contenders. We’re sure he’ll shout the team drinks for any winners in the stable. Right, Dale?
A lifetime in the accounting industry seemed to have led naturally to Acis when Helgard joined the team as our Customer Success Manager. Helgard’s wealth of experience has seen him in roles across private practice, corporate accounting and e-commerce. He now focusses all that expertise on supporting Acis clients in building the value of their businesses and, in turn, the value of their client relationships.
Using his knowledge of the professional wealth management industry, Helgard is forging strong ties with Acis clients and ensuring they are making the most of our market-leading technology. His skills as an ambidextrous golfer will surely come in handy as he juggles Acis’ diverse client base.
With two young kids at home, Helgard keeps himself busy but he tells us he can “really” run 100 metres in 11 seconds *cough Mick*, so he has the energy to keep going.
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