Samantha Killington
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Director People & Culture
Local Government Association South Australia
Samantha Killington is Director of People and Culture at the Local Government Association of SA and a passionate advocate for inclusive, high-performing workplaces. With deep expertise in workforce strategy, change leadership, and talent development, Samantha brings practical insight into building strong leadership pipelines. She shares how to align people and performance, foster engagement at every level, and create cultures where individuals and organisations thrive together.
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?
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Samantha Killington, Director People & Culture, Local Government Association South Australia
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