Jane Pickering
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Chief Executive
Eldercare Australia Ltd
Jane Pickering is Chief Executive of Eldercare Australia and Chair of SA Leaders for Gender Equity. With over a decade in CEO roles across health and aged care, Jane brings extensive experience in governance, workforce leadership, and sector reform. A champion for equity and inclusion, she offers insights into navigating complex systems while balancing performance, people, and purpose at the executive level.
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