How crime shows led this young executive to a career in finance
“I’m not a typical accountant”: Casey Tanks’ passion for CSI and weekends spent working in a nightclub led her down an unexpected career path.
Casey Tanks is happy in her role. “I like making a difference. I really enjoy hearing business problems. I’m not a typical accountant.” Louise Kennerley
Casey Tanks, Sime Industrial Solutions chief financial officer, wasn’t an A-grade student, but she loved maths.
Growing up in Adelaide with her two younger sisters and English parents, who ran a chauffeur service from the family home, Tanks was exposed to small business from an early age. At home, she did admin jobs for the business. At school, she worked hard as lessons didn’t necessarily come easy.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
