Emma McCahon
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Chief Executive Officer
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Emma McCahon is Chief Executive of Central Adelaide Local Health Network and a former paediatrician with over 20 years in senior health leadership roles. With deep expertise in system transformation, quality improvement, and workforce capability, Emma champions a leadership model grounded in trust, collaboration, and frontline insight. She brings a bold perspective on balancing complexity with people-centred strategy in high-pressure, high-stakes 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