Donny Walford
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Empowering businesswomen
Leading under scrutiny, making tough decisions with clarity, courage, and accountability when every move is in the public eye.
Donny Walford, the first woman appointed to senior management at the 130-year-old State Bank of South Australia in 1984, continued to challenge gender imbalance in corporate Australia.
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Day 1
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Fireside Chat: When Every Decision Is Public - How Do You Lead With Clarity, Courage & Accountability?
In this candid fireside conversation, Donny Walford is joined by Sandy Verschoor to reflect on leading through periods of intense public scrutiny. Drawing on Sandy’s experience guiding Adelaide through the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside Donny’s experience in the aftermath of the Adelaide Festival Corporation Adelaide Writers Week controversy, this session explores resilience, accountability and decision-making when the stakes are high and the spotlight is constant.