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EMILIYA PENEVA

Chief Executive Officer

Emiliya’s contribution to Jackson McDonald’s success is unquestionable. She brings a strategic, financially grounded approach to the firm's leadership, with a clear focus on aligning performance, people, and purpose.

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  • +61 8 9426 6881
  • epeneva@jacmac.com.au
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As Jackson McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer, Emiliya supports our partners with the strategic direction and operational insights required to deliver exceptional legal services and cultivate strong teams.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, Emiliya applies her financial acumen and technological insight to build efficiencies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement beyond the numbers. She has a keen interest in leading sustainable business growth aligned with meaningful impact.

Emiliya recognises the role she plays in shaping Jackson McDonald’s culture and leads by example in promoting the firm’s commitment to continuous learning and improvement. She has completed Harvard Business School’s executive education program on Leading Professional Service Firms and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Emiliya is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in law firms, recognising the benefits these bring, including better decision-making and enhanced creativity and innovation.

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