CEO Panel: Stronger Together – Building Trust, Influence and Impact

• Who gets heard, backed, and seen — and how are leaders shifting that power dynamic?

• What does it take to build genuine trust across teams with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences?

• Can you share an example of allyship in action and how it made a difference in your workplace or sector?

• How are you embedding accountability and navigating discomfort with courage in your leadership or organisation?

Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive, Department of Human Services

Victoria MacKirdy, Chief Executive Officer, City of Victor Harbor

Nicole Clinch, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network (SAACCON)

Nick Abley, Chief Executive Officer, Badge Group; SA Leaders Gender Equity

Varo Lee, Chief Executive, SA Rainbow Advocacy Alliance