Myra Salkinder
Non-Executive Chair | MBA, BA
Myra is Non-Executive Chair of Lipman Burgon, leading the Board in supporting the firm’s strategic direction, governance and continued growth.
With more than 40 years in executive and board roles across Australia and South Africa, Myra brings extensive experience in property, investment and corporate governance. Her commercial and investment experience spans an ASX-listed company, a global investment group and a family office, bringing valuable perspective across public markets, private investment and family wealth.
Myra was Chief Executive of Kirsh Family Office Australia from 2016 to 2026. The appointment followed 35 years with Kirsh Industries in Johannesburg, where she served as Managing Director from 1993 and as Chair from 2010 to 2016.
Throughout, Myra played a central part in the Kirsh Group’s property and investment activities across South Africa, Australia and internationally, including director and non-executive roles with companies associated with the group.
At ASX-listed Abacus Group, Myra served on the Board from 2011 and as Chair from 2019 to June 2026.
Myra is President of the Jewish Communal Appeal (JCA), the central fundraiser, planner and facilitator for the NSW and ACT Jewish community.
Myra holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from the University of the Witwatersrand.
