Terri Dennent

Chief Executive Officer

Terri joined Gilshenan & Luton as Chief Executive Officer in 2025.

An accomplished business professional with demonstrated C-suite experience, Terri has successfully led strategy, executive management teams and business functions to deliver successful commercial outcomes within leading law firms.

Her experience includes senior roles across professional services, with extensive remits across executive management, governance, risk, policy, business transformation, human resources and operations. She is a true change agent, fostering strong relationships, leading business transformation, embedding appropriate governance, people and operational strategies to optimise business performance.

With a true passion for instilling value in her professional contribution to deliver strategy and results, maximising relevant and successful leadership remains core to Terri’s professional ethics and standards.

Terri’s role significantly contributes to a new chapter in the firm’s evolution and growth, leading operational excellence and innovation.

Academically, Terri has completed a Bachelor of Business (HRM) and a Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance & Strategy). She is a Graduate and Member of the AICD and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Outside of work, Terri enjoys spending time with family and friends.