Natasha Bax-Vitacca leads Risk, Compliance and Governance at Hewison Private Wealth and partners closely with the Board in her role as Company Secretary. She chairs compliance oversight through the Compliance Committee and works alongside advisers and senior leaders to ensure strong governance supports the firm’s long-term strategy and client outcomes.

With more than two decades of hands-on experience across governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, Natasha has built her career across financial services, wealth management and property. Her expertise spans AFSL compliance, AML-CTF, funds management and registered schemes, supported by practical experience across governance, operations and client-facing advice processes.

In her current role, Natasha works collaboratively across the business to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable frameworks. By promoting a positive risk culture and embedding quality assurance across the advice lifecycle, she helps align governance with strategy, strengthen business continuity and support better long-term outcomes for clients.

Natasha combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset. She is committed to protecting clients while enabling advisers to deliver high-quality advice, and believes that clear communication, strong governance and a client-first approach underpin trusted advice and enduring relationships.

Outside of work, Natasha values creating quality memories with family and friends, enjoying good food, and attending concerts and musicals — pursuits that help maintain perspective and balance.