Deborah is InCorp Advisory’s Operations Manager, and brings over 20 years of experience in business and operations management within the accounting and finance sector to her role. Following her distinguished tenure as Business Manager at Watkins Coffey Martin (WCM) Chartered Accountants from 2009, she successfully transitioned to her current role when WCM merged with CharterNet in March 2022. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation as a collaborative and resourceful people person with exceptional problem-solving capabilities and a passion for developing inclusive work environments.

Deborah specialises in operations management, business integration, supplier management, and team development across accounting and finance firms. Her approach combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational expertise, ensuring seamless business transitions while empowering teams to achieve their full potential. She is particularly skilled at building rapport, trust, and respect with colleagues and clients, using her leadership abilities to encourage and empower others in both group and individual settings.

Qualifications / Professional Memberships

• Diploma of Accounting, Northern Sydney Institute TAFE NSW (2010-2012)
• Cleveland St High School (1980-1986)
  
  

Areas of Specialisation

• Operations Management and Business Integration
• New Business Development and Process Improvement
• Team Transition and Change Management
• External Supplier Negotiation and Management
• Firm-wide Program and Project Management
• Client Portfolio Transition Management
• Human Resources and Team Development
• Business Systems Implementation and Optimisation
• Dealing with Sensitive Matters and Conflict Resolution

Deborah believes in creating effective, reliable business systems that enable team members to consistently deliver organisational goals while fostering inclusive work environments. Her approach focuses on serving others and contributing to successful business operations through patient leadership and active listening. She is particularly passionate about getting the most out of her teammates while helping them grow, empowering and inspiring colleagues to be their best selves at work.

Deborah maintains an upbeat, open, and approachable leadership style, taking her responsibilities seriously while remaining personable and accessible to all colleagues and clients. Her operational philosophy centres on facilitating seamless business transitions, strategic partner support, and comprehensive business management that drives sustainable growth and team satisfaction.