Edward Chung
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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
TechnologyOne
Ed has led TechnologyOne through its continued growth trajectory and transformation into being Australia's leading enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) business. With a passion for growth, innovation and TechnologyOne's people, he led the business to become an ASX 100 listed company in 2023.
He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of TechnologyOne in May 2017. Before that, he spent over 10 years in senior executive roles in the company, including one and a half years as Chief Operations Officer. From 2014, Ed headed up TechnologyOne’s products and solutions division, including R&D, where he led the team that transitioned the business into a fully SaaS-based organisation. He also led the finance and corporate services division and developed the commercial frameworks to drive the company’s expansion.
Passionate about innovation, performance and people, Ed offers a practical perspective on how leaders can balance competing pressures, while maintaining clarity, trust and long-term organisational resilience.
SESSIONS
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