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 are boards and executive teams rethinking succession to build sustainable leadership in a volatile environment?
Where do you see the biggest risks or gaps in current leadership pipelines, and how are they being addressed?
How are you moving beyond “names on a list” to build real capability and adaptability?
What practical steps are helping to future-proof leadership talent in your organisation?
Fiona Hall, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Commercial, Beach Energy
Debbie Kirby, General Manager - People and Safety, SA Water
Samantha Killington, Director People & Culture, Local Government Association South Australia
Leah Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer, Sports SA