Sean-Paul Stephens was appointed chief executive of the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ltd (NYFL) in 2022. His appointment followed a career in Native Title and the private sector, including as indigenous engagement lead and senior corporate affairs advisor at Woodside Energy.
In addition to his executive role at NYFL, Mr Stephens is a board member for Regional Development Australia (Pilbara), an advisor to a commonwealth regulator, and occasional media commentator.
Mr Stephens holds an MBA specialising in social impact and an Honours degree in Indigenous social justice.