Cheryl has enjoyed much of her legal career in the consumer foods sector, and previously worked at Arnott's Biscuits, Goodman Fielder and General Mills. In 2022 she moved upstream to join Cargill, a diverse agricultural & ingredients business. She was named Agribusiness Lawyer of the Year at the 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards. Outside work, she is known for being a tiger mum and a keen trivia host.