- MANAGING DIRECTOR
SAM WRIGHT
Sam Wright is the founder and Managing Director of Straight Lines Consultancy, specialising in the provision of corporate services to public companies. He is a seasoned corporate advisor with over 20 years of experience in corporate governance, corporate finance, and the administration of ASX-listed companies. Sam is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and an associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and the Governance Institute of Australia.
Sam is currently a director of ASX-listed companies Reach Resources Ltd, and Structural Monitoring Systems Plc, as well as First Growth Funds Ltd, which is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
He also serves as Company Secretary for Resolute Mining Ltd, a company dual listed on the ASX 200 and London Stock Exchange, as well as AdNeo Ltd, Buxton Resources Ltd, BWE Drilling Ltd and Findi Ltd, whose securities are traded on both the ASX and Börse Frankfurt.
Throughout his career, Sam has held director and company secretary roles across Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom. He has deep expertise in public company operations, including ASX and ASIC compliance, corporate governance, statutory financial reporting, IPOs, M&A transactions, and stakeholder engagement with both retail and institutional investors.
- ASSOCIATE
THOMAS MAY
Thomas May is an experienced corporate governance professional with a strong background in financial management, accounting and capital markets.
He currently serves as Company Secretary for Resolute Mining Ltd, a dual-listed company on the ASX200 and London Stock Exchange, AdNeo Ltd, Findi Ltd, BWE Drilling Ltd, KC8 Capture Technologies, as well as other public and unlisted entities. Thomas has experience supporting boards across compliance, financial reporting and corporate transactions.
Thomas is an approved Responsible Officer for Straight Lines Consultancy in its capacity as a Nominated Adviser to the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX).
Outside of his professional roles, Thomas contributes to community sport through his volunteer role as a Director of Sea View Golf Club.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from The University of Western Australia and a governance qualification from the Governance Institute of Australia.
- ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
CAMILLA WRIGHT
Camilla Wright oversees the day-to-day administration and operational support functions of Straight Lines Consultancy. She assists with office management, internal coordination and the administrative requirements of client engagements, helping ensure the business operates efficiently and clients receive responsive support.
Camilla is also a Director of Straight Lines Investments, where she undertakes investment analysis and assists with the management of the company’s investment portfolio.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Western Australia.
- FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
GARY ELWELL
Gary Elwell is a seasoned finance professional with over 25 years of experience in senior accounting roles with ASX-listed companies. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for Alvo Minerals Ltd, Aruma Resources Ltd, Buxton Resources Ltd, Petrex Australia Ltd, Strategic Elements Ltd, and Structural Monitoring Systems Plc.
Previously, Gary held senior finance roles with Canyon Resources Ltd, Crusader Resources Ltd, LifeCare Health Ltd, Nexus Minerals Ltd, Quadrant Iridium Ltd, and Transaction Solutions International Ltd.
Gary has deep expertise in IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, backdoor listings, audits, ASX compliance, and statutory financial reporting. He holds a degree in Economics from the University of Northumbria (UK) and is an Associate of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE CONSULTANT
JOHN WRIGHT
John Wright is a specialist in local government financial sustainability and governance. John has provided hands-on assistance to a wide range of councils in various States and the Northern Territory, particularly rural and remote Councils.
He also has assisted the National Treasury of South Africa and the Indonesian Ministry of Finance in implementing local government financial reforms and training in those countries.
John has particular expertise in long-term financial planning, budgeting, treasury management and establishing financial and asset management policies and strategies. John is a Member of the Institute of Public Accountants.