Chiou See Anderson
Pronoun
Head of Delegation – Australia; Chair
Women20; Conpago
Chiou See is the Creator of the Elements retirement villages in Brisbane, Chair of Conpago Software Solutions, Director of Heather (Senior) Care Group, and Juror of the Australian Women in Music Executive Game-Changer Award
Chiou See is Australia's Head of Delegation for W20 - the women engagement group for G20. She is also the Co-Chair of the W20 Care Economy Task Team.
Chiou See is the immediate past President of both the National Council of Women of Australia and the National Council of Women of Queensland and recently completed her term as board member of the International Council of Women.
Chiou See was an inaugural member of Australia’s Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Women Economic Equality Taskforce, delivering policy recommendations to remove barriers for Australian women’s economic participation.
SESSIONS
Day 1
8:50
Chairperson's Opening Address
Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation – Australia, Women20; Chair, Conpago
Dr Diana Tolmie, D’Addario-endorsed woodwind performing artist | Senior Lecturer, Professional Practice, Griffith University
Day 1
9:00
In Conversation: Leading with Clarity Under Pressure
Drawing on her experience building a leadership career in one of Australia’s most demanding environments, Shannon Fentiman reveals how to stay composed, credible, and grounded when the pressure is high. Discover practical strategies for making confident decisions in uncertain conditions, sustaining wellbeing beyond the role, and pursuing bold, purposeful career paths.
Moderator: Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation – Australia, Women20; Chair, Conpago
Shannon Fentiman, Queensland’s Shadow Treasurer | Member for Waterford
Day 1
9:30
CEO Panel: The Leadership Balancing Act
How are CEOs adapting their leadership to meet the moment? This panel brings together senior executives to discuss the top trends keeping them up at night – from AI integration and workforce transformation to global instability and cost constraints.
What trends are keeping leaders up at night, and where are they placing their boldest bets?
How AI is reshaping productivity expectations and leadership priorities
Turning AI anxiety into advantage across your organisation through mindset, clarity and upskilling
Strategies for managing fatigue, maintaining trust, and building resilience in high-pressure environments to ensure long-term business performance and adaptability
Moderator: Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation – Australia, Women20; Chair, Conpago
Professor Margaret Sheil AO, Vice-Chancellor and President, Queensland University of Technology
Edward Chung, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TechnologyOne
Rowenna Walker, Managing Director, Australia, EGIS
Day 1
11:25
In Conversation: Making the Call When There’s No Playbook
Join CEO leaders as they share their lessons from navigating major crises, restructures, or controversies, and what grounded their leadership during these difficult moments.
How to lead decisively when visibility is low and pressure is high
Balancing stakeholder demands, values, and performance under fire
Reflections on what they’d do differently and what they stand by
Moderator: Dr Diana Tolmie, D’Addario-endorsed woodwind performing artist | Senior Lecturer, Professional Practice, Griffith University
Stephen Smith AFSM, Commissioner, Queensland Fire Department
Rebecca Munn, Group Executive People, Safety and Sustainability, Queensland Rail
Day 2
9:00
Chairperson's Opening Address
Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation – Australia, Women20; Chair, Conpago
Dr Diana Tolmie, D’Addario-endorsed woodwind performing artist | Senior Lecturer, Professional Practice, Griffith University
Day 2
11:25
Keynote Panel: Strengthening Financial Equity
How macroeconomic trends are deepening financial inequity for women, and why leaders must act on the ripple effects across pay, progression, and retention
The long-term impact of superannuation gaps and career breaks on women's financial security and leadership continuity
What leaders can do to create financially resilient pathways that support advancement, equity, and long-term success
Embedding financial wellbeing into leadership strategy – transparent pay, equitable benefits, career mobility, and education
Moderator: Chiou See Anderson, Head of Delegation – Australia, Women20; Chair, Conpago
Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, Chief Economist, PRD Real Estate; Board of Director, Multicultural Australia
Kate Farrar, Chief Executive Officer, Brighter Super
Anne Browne, Chief People and Impact Officer, Australian Retirement Trust
Paul Arnold, Chief Executive Officer, Urban Utilities