Michelle Inns is a strategic and commercially minded executive with extensive experience in building, scaling, and transforming businesses in the financial services sector.

 

As a founding executive and director of LGT Crestone, she played a pivotal role in establishing the business, leading market expansion, and positioning the firm for acquisition. She is currently overseeing the integration of CBA’s personal advice business, following a successful and highly competitive acquisition process.

 

Michelle is known for aligning strategy, execution, and culture to drive sustainable growth and deliver long-term value. Her leadership style is collaborative and decisive, fostering high performance and organisational alignment during periods of transformation.

 

Beyond her executive roles, Michelle is a passionate advocate for greater inclusion of women in wealth management. She serves on the Board of the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA), where she chairs the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, leading initiatives that support industry-wide change.

 

In recognition of her leadership and impact, Michelle is a 2025 finalist for Industry Leader in the Women in Wealth Awards, to be judged in May.