Ian Pelayo

Ian is an experienced governance and corporate secretarial leader with deep expertise in business structuring, ASIC compliance and entity management. A Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (FGIA) and The Chartered Governance Institute (FCG), he brings senior-level capability and a strong commitment to excellence in corporate governance.

Ian leads ABN Australia’s Corporate Secretarial Team, guiding the delivery of exceptional governance and compliance services to clients. He is a strong advocate for his team’s professional growth, encouraging continuous skill development and active engagement with the Governance Institute of Australia to uphold the highest standards in the profession.

Recognised nationally, Ian has been a finalist in the Governance Top 100 awards in both 2024 and 2025, reflecting his dedication to governance leadership and his contribution to strengthening compliance outcomes for the organisations he supports.

Ian is committed to helping organisations maintain strong compliance cultures while ensuring clients receive exceptional service from the very start. His approach blends practical governance, risk awareness and a client-focused mindset to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes throughout the organisation’s lifecycle.