Our People
Stephen Champion
B.Com, CA - Director
Stephen has over 20 years experience in working with and advising SME's in many areas of business activity.
Stephen trained with a large Newcastle based independent firm specialising in medium sized business clients. He then further developed his skills with a large Sydney based second tier firm working with and advising a broad range of medium to large clients.
Stephen has a strong interest in management advisory work, using management accounting and budgeting tools to provide clients with strong financial management skills.
Stephen also has significant experience in business sales and acquisitions and business structuring.
Danielle Price
B.Com, CA - Client Manager
Danielle has been an integral part of the team at Champion's since graduating from university in 1997.
She has a special interest in superannuation and she is also involved in managing a number of large business groups and high net worth individuals.
Cheree Georges
B.Com - Client Manager
Cheree joined the Champions team in 2001 when she started as a cadet accountant already having two years experience.
Cheree is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients in various industries including the medical profession, advertising and marketing and high net worth individuals.
Sarah Johnson
B.Com, CA - Client Manager
Sarah has been part of the Champions team since 2002 having qualified as a chartered accountant while working with a large second-tier firm.
Sarah is responsible for managing a number of large corporate groups and high net worth individuals. She has significant experience with large corporate clients, primary producers and has been involved in various consulting assignments.
Jennifer Cook
B.Com, CA - Client Manager
Jenny joined the Champions team in 2004 as a senior accountant at the time of completing her chartered accountant qualification.
Jenny is responsible for a portfolio of clients, ranging from high net worth individuals, SME's and large business groups. Jenny has experience in various industries including investment businesses, market research, the medical profession and the hotel industry.
David Freney
B.Bus - Client Manager
David joined the Champions team in 2004 as a cadet accountant on completion of his HSC.
David is responsible for managing a number of large corporate groups and high net worth clients. David's clients range across various industries including professional service providers, other service providers and metal & plastic manufacturers.
Mark Ciampi
B.Bus, CA - Client Manager
Mark has been with Champions since 2006 starting as a senior accountant having had four years experience.
Mark is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients in various industries including hotels, manufacturing and high net worth individuals.
Lynne Purser
Practice Manager
Lynne has been a member of the Champion's team since 1995. She oversees our Admin team and the general day-to-day running of the Practice. Lynne is also responsible for staff matters, financial and operations management and IT.
Kym Kim
Accountant
Commenced in 2006 having had two years prior experience in business services. Kym has completed her CPA.
Jayash Narsey
Accountant
Commenced in 2006 having had nearly 3 years experience with a 2nd tier form. Jayash is CA qualified.
Shirley He
Accountant
Commenced in March 2010 having had 4 years experience. Shirley is CPA qualified.
Chris Pook
Accountant
Commenced in February 2010 having had over three years experience with a Bathurst firm. He has completed his Bachelor of Business - Accounting.
Nicholas Romeo
Accountant
Commenced in 2007. Nicholas is a third year undergraduate completing a Bachelor of Business at UTS.
Chantelle Shephard
Accountant
Chantelle commenced as a Cadet Accountant in 2009 and is studying for her Bachelor of Business & Commerce at UWS, Parramatta Campus.
Susan Barakat
Client Services Assistant
Commenced in 2004. Sue works part-time in our Client Services Assistant role as administrative support for the accounting team.
Carole Elvin
Administration Assistant
Also commenced in 2004. Carole works part-time and is at the front desk to welcome our clients. She is an essential member of the Admin team.
Silvana Turanski
Administration Assistant
Started with Champions in 2006. Silvana is kept busy assisting the management team and using her excellent IT skills to assist the team with day to day problems.
Anita Champion
Anita is CA qualified and works behind the scenes looking after Champion’s accounts and payroll.
Amy Schippers
Receptionist
Our latest addition to the team, Amy recently commenced as a Junior Receptionist and is studying a Bachelor of Business & Commerce at UWS.