SCOUT.
Who we are
We are a female led, academically minded boutique consulting firm pioneering a fresh perspective on compliance and investigations in Australia. We have brought together a team of diverse team members with a wealth of public and private sector experience across industries, including, banking and finance, technology, retail, security and intelligence, mining, and state and federal government. Our team members are exceptionally well-travelled having worked, studied, and lived in the Americas, Australasia, Europe and Africa. We’re proud to bring a unique set of industry, cultural and certified experience to your sensitive business needs.
Our Leadership Team
Founded and led by two sisters, at Scout, we infuse our work with a collaborative mindset, blending academic acumen with genuine passion. Our approach is direct, agile, and results-driven, reflecting our resource-conscious ethos. With a worldly perspective, we adapt seamlessly to challenges, delivering innovative solutions that continuously surpass our client's expectations.
Lori Klaassen
Co-Founder / Director
Ellen McNeil
Co-Founder / Director
Ellen holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of International Relations from The University of Melbourne, Australia. Throughout her career, Ellen has worked in climate policy development and implementation for state and federal governments and as a climate change risk advisory consultant to both public and private sector clients. Ellen also has over six years of experience in investigations.
Lori holds a Bachelor of Arts (Global) from Monash University, Australia and a Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism from Macquarie University, Australia. Throughout her career, Lori has supported clients in major industries across areas of Risk Management, Anti-Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance in Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the United States.
Why us?
Direct.
We simplify complex concepts into short, clear and concise requirements for your business. No unnecessary 'fluff' or 'fillers' are added.
Focused.
All solutions are authentic and unique to you and your bottom line. No generic, recycled, or seemingly 'multipurpose' solutions are used.
Driven.
Our work product is solely driven by your specific goals and the goals of your business. Success for us is success for you.
Agile.
We can work quickly and flexibly to meet customer needs and deliver high-quality results within short timeframes.
Passionate.
We wholeheartedly enjoy the work we do. We revel in meeting new people and solving complex business problems.
Conscious.
We are driven to do more with less to reduce the burden on our most precious resources: time, energy, and the environment.