Sandy Pitcher
Pronoun
Chief Executive Officer
Department of Human Services
Sandy Pitcher is Chief Executive of the South Australian Department of Human Services and a nationally recognised public sector leader. With a career spanning Treasury, policy, and emergency response, Sandy is known for leading with purpose and impact. She brings deep expertise in building inclusive systems, driving social reform, and leading through crisis — offering powerful insights on trust, influence, and cross-sector collaboration for long-term change.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9:40
CEO Panel: Stronger Together – Building Trust, Influence and Impact
Who gets heard, backed, and seen – and how leaders are shifting that power dynamic
What it really takes to build trust across teams with diverse backgrounds and lived experience
Personal examples of allyship in action and how it made a difference
Embedding accountability and navigating discomfort with courage
Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive Officer, 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