Leah Cassidy
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Chief Executive Officer
Sports SA
Leah Cassidy is CEO of Sport SA and a purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in sport, education, and human services across Australia, Hong Kong, and Turkey. With a background in teaching and administration, Leah is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of sport. She brings a powerful perspective on inclusive leadership, building resilient communities, and creating pathways for participation, wellbeing, and impact through sport.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:00
Panel: From Pipeline to Performance
How boards and executive teams are building sustainable leadership continuity and future-ready leadership pipelines in a volatile landscape
Where the biggest risks and gaps lie – and what’s being done to address them
Rethinking succession: from names on a list to building capability, adaptability and leadership depth
Making succession a leadership priority, not a background process
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Samantha Killington, Director People & Culture, Local Government Association South Australia
Leah Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer, Sports SA