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Canstar Group Leadership Team
Chris Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Mitchell joined the Canstar Group finance team in 2007 and is currently the CFO. Chris has co-piloted its transformation from a research business into a consumer digital marketplace.
Prior to Canstar, Chris has held senior financial and commercial roles in advertising in London (Proximity) and hospitality in Canada (Pan Pacific). In both roles, Chris partnered with the CFOs to build and implement commercial strategies that improved profitability and incentivised the teams. With more than 25 years experience, Chris started his career in audit in North Queensland. Chris has also been on the CA ANZ Queensland Regional Council since 2020.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree at James Cook University in Townsville. Chris has been a Chartered Accountant (CA) since 2000 and completed the AICD company directors course (2013).
Lynne Cawley
Chief Operations Officer
Lynne Cawley joined the Canstar Group in 2002 and was appointed Chief Operations Officer in 2021. As COO, Lynne is instrumental in driving Canstar’s business objectives through strategic operational leadership. Her responsibilities encompass executing strategies that enhance research quality, product innovation, and technology. Lynne fosters a cohesive company culture, builds strong employee engagement, and ensures seamless collaboration across all Canstar brands.
Prior to Canstar, Lynne worked as a successful, solutions-focussed operations professional at Westpac’s data centre and also worked on strategic workforce projects at Westpac.
Lynne holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology and is a registered General Psychologist. Lynne is a Certified Professional Member of the AICD and the AHRI.
Jeremy Willink
Chief Revenue Officer
Jeremy Willink joined the Canstar Group in 2014 and was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2024. In this role, he leads the commercial strategy across Canstar’s diverse portfolio, including Canstar, Canstar Blue, Canstar New Zealand, and RateCity. He has also served on the boards of both Canstar (2013-2015) and RateCity (2019-2021)
Before joining Canstar, Jeremy spent a decade working in global financial hubs including London, New York, and Hong Kong. His career includes roles at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, and he was Vice President at BFAM, one of Asia’s largest macro hedge funds.
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Megan Doyle
Chief Communications Officer
Megan Doyle joined the Canstar group in 2014 and has held various senior roles in the group including Group Strategy and CEO of Canstar Blue, where she grew the end to end business and established Canstar Blue as the #1 most trusted comparison marketplace in Australia. As the CCO, Megan is responsible for the editorial, media and campaign functions across the Canstar Group brands and domains, to deliver exceptional outcomes for our consumers, whilst building our brand exposure. Megan is a regular media commentator for Canstar Blue
Megan has over 20 years’ experience in senior strategy and marketing roles across both finance and consumer industries, working with leading brands including Suncorp and Translink.
Megan holds a Bachelor of Economics from La Trobe University in Melbourne.
Mitchell Watson
Chief Data Officer
Mitchell (Mitch) Watson joined the Canstar Group in 2007 and has been Chief Data Officer since August 2023. Mitch is responsible for leading Canstar’s data strategy and ensuring robust data governance. He focuses on leveraging data techniques, technology and automation to drive business goals and enhance operational performance.
Mitch has 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. At Canstar, he has been instrumental in developing data capabilities across customer insights, product data, and market analysis. His work has included overseeing Canstar’s Research area. He is a regular media commentator and contributor to industry publications.
Mitchell holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Griffith University.
Elizabeth Carmichael
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Elizabeth (Libby) Carmichael joined the Canstar Group in 2020 and has been General Counsel & Company Secretary since 2024. She is responsible for managing Canstar Group’s legal, risk and compliance functions. Libby provides strategic advice on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, financial services, credit and regulatory compliance.
Prior to Canstar, Libby worked in London advising HMRC on high value technology transactions and at the UK’s energy regulator OfGem advising on offshore energy transmission transactions. Before London, Libby worked for the Australian Government advising on a wide range of sectors, with a focus on technology and IP.
Libby holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, as well as a Master of Laws and a Grad Dip in Legal Practice from the ANU. She is admitted as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland.
Kia Petrenko
Chief Marketing Officer
Kia Petrenko joined the Canstar Group in 2025 as an accomplished marketing leader with extensive experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence across some of Australia’s most dynamic digital brands. As Chief Marketing Officer at Canstar, Kia brings a proven track record in shaping brands that consumers trust and leading impactful customer strategy.
Previously, Kia was Head of Growth Marketing at Menulog (2016–2025), where she shaped the media, performance, and customer strategy, driving major growth and operational efficiencies. Earlier, as Australian Marketing Manager at SurfStitch (2012–2015), Kia played a pivotal role in expanding the business from a Sydney start up to a publicly listed ASX company.
Kia holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney, majoring in Marketing & Management.