Allison Nikula
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Chief Executive Officer & Founder
CareAPP
Allison Nikula is CEO and Founder of CareApp, a purpose-led health tech company transforming the aged care and disability sectors. With a background in allied health and a passion for human-centred innovation, Allison bridges commercial strategy with social impact. As a multi-award-winning founder and Telstra Business Women’s Award recipient, she brings sharp insight into scaling with purpose, leading through uncertainty, and driving innovation in complex, care-based environments.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:30
CEO Panel: The Leadership Balancing Act
How are CEOs adapting their leadership to meet the moment? This panel brings together senior executives to discuss the top trends keeping them up at night – from AI integration and workforce transformation to global instability and cost constraints.
What trends are keeping leaders up at night, and where are they placing their boldest bets?
How AI is reshaping productivity expectations and leadership priorities – and how to turn AI anxiety into advantage
Strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining trust, and building resilience in high-pressure environments to ensure long-term business performance and adaptability
Jodie Hatherly, Chief Executive Officer of the Santos Foundation, Santos Ltd
Emma McCahon, Chief Executive Officer, Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Jane Pickering, Chief Executive, Eldercare Australia Ltd
Allison Nikula, Chief Executive Office & Founder, CareAPP
David Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Asia Pacific