
Julie Coates
Pronoun
Non-Executive Director
Wesfarmers
Julie is an experienced chief executive and non-executive director with a background in retailing, building materials and fast moving consumer goods. Most recently she was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CSR Limited. Before that Julie was Managing Director (Australia and New Zealand) of Goodman Fielder Limited. From 2002 to 2014 she was employed by Woolworths Group, including as Managing Director of Big W, Chief Logistics Officer and Human Resources Director, and was a member of the company’s management board. Julie has also worked for retail businesses including Officeworks, Target Australia and David Jones in senior operations, human resources, digital transformation, supply chain and change management positions.
Julie is a Director of Green Building Council of Australia. She previously served as a Non-executive Director of Coca-Cola Amatil Limited, Spotless Group Holdings Ltd, Manufacturing Australia and the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:00
Keynote: Leading Through Complexity
What leadership looks like when you’re constantly preparing for the next disruption – the behaviours that deliver clarity without becoming reactive
Harnessing AI to lift productivity and reimagine how leaders engage their people
Leading with calm, conviction and foresight to inspire confidence and bring teams on the journey
Julie Coates, Non-Executive Director, Wesfarmers