Victoria MacKirdy
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Chief Executive Officer
City of Victor Harbor
Victoria MacKirdy is CEO of the City of Victor Harbor and Chair of Regional Development Australia – Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu, and Kangaroo Island. With over 30 years in local government, she is a trusted voice in regional leadership, governance, and gender equity. Victoria brings powerful insights on building trust, fostering inclusive collaboration, and leading with influence to drive sustainable growth and social impact across communities and sectors.
SESSIONS
Day 2
9:40
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