Bernadette Cullinane holds the position of Managing Director within the Energy & Resources practice at Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm. In this role, she works with energy and resources companies, regulators and government organisations across Australia and Asia Pacific.
Bernadette has more than 30 years of experience in the energy, LNG, chemicals and resources value chain. She supports companies to improve business performance and productivity, implement growth strategies and new technologies, and address the challenges of energy security and the energy transition.
Bernadette is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and Board member of the Chemical College, Past President and Life Member of the Energy Club of Western Australia, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Member of Chief Executive Women and former Director of METS Ignited, the Industry Growth Centre for Mining Equipment, Technology and Services.
She is active in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and was recipient of the 2024 Award for Sustainability and Stewardship in the Oil and Gas Industry for South Asia & Pacific Region.
Bernadette speaks frequently at energy and resources conferences and writes on trends and developments in the Australian and global industry.
Prior to joining Alvarez & Marsal in 2026, Bernadette was the Energy, Resources & Industrials Industry Leader for Deloitte Australia and an Asia Pacific Vice Chair. Throughout her career, Bernadette has held senior energy sector roles, including with Accenture, Exxon Company International, Esso Singapore, Arthur Andersen and SAIC.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Remuneration and HR Committee