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.
