Ms Charles is an experienced executive and strategic advisor. Currently the Managing Director of professional services firm D4G, she provides strategic and practical advice to a range of clients, covering social and political risk management, social and community investment, regional economic development, leadership and business strategy. Ms Charles has experience in the mining and energy sectors, having spent several years in an executive role with Newmont Mining. She is currently Chair of the Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, University of Queensland, where she is also an Adjunct Professor, and Chair of the South Australian Government's Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance Board. Ms Charles is a member of the CSIRO Resources Sector Advisory Council, and also sits on the Board of Territory Generation
