Resources for CLN Members
CEO Hot Seat Podcast Series
This podcast brings members into candid conversations about leadership, the challenges, the lessons, and the moments that shape how they lead. Each episode features a CEO sharing insights on their proudest achievements, hardest moments, and the lighter side of leadership. Designed exclusively for CLN members, it’s a space for honest reflection, inspiration, and connection across our network.
2026 Program
Key:
* CEO PROGRAM
^ CLN EXECUTIVE EVENT
*^ JOINT SESSION
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Wednesday January 21st
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch) -
Tuesday February 3rd
CLN EXECUTIVE -CEO+CFO BRIEFING*^
Australian and Global Economic Outlook 2026
Sally Auld, NAB Chief Economist
Leading Through Uncertainty: The Board View
Nigel Garrard, Ansell Chairman & Treasury Wine Estates Non-Executive DirectorWednesday February 11th
CLN EXECUTIVE – SALES DIRECTOR BRIEFING^
How to Win Friends and Influence Bots with GenAI
Tim O’Neill, Time Under Tension Co-FounderTuesday February 17th
CLN EXECUTIVE^
COO Informal RoundtableThursday February 19th
CLN EXECUTIVE^
HRD Informal RoundtableThursday February 26th
CEO PROGRAM - MEMBER-LED PANEL DISCUSSION*
How Do I Know That I’m Adding Value as a CEO?
Kylie Baullo, Managing Director ADP ANZ & Japan
Ross Sudano, CEO Tahbilk Group
John Hollingsworth, Chair Versa AI -
Friday March 13th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch)Tuesday March 17th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Dinner)Wednesday March 25th
CLN EXECUTIVE - IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP (HALF DAY)
CEO, COO, CFO, HRD, SALES DIRECTOR*^
Assistant, Thinker, Creator – Reimagine Your Business with GenAI
Dawid Naude, CEO Pathfindr.ai
Lindsay Page, AI Upskilling Lead
Laura Hatton, AI Educator -
Tuesday April 14th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch)Tuesday April 21st
CEO PROGRAM – BRIEFING*
The Board View
Patricia Cross, Transurban Non-Executive Director & Board of Guardians, Future FundWednesday April 22nd
CLN EXECUTIVE^
Sales Director Informal Roundtable -
Friday May 8th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Dinner)Tuesday May 12th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch)
San Lorenzo ScoresbyThursday May 14th
CLN EXECUTIVE – WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP^
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch)Wednesday May 20th
CLN EXECUTIVE^
CFO Informal RoundtableTuesday May 26th
CEO PROGRAM*
A Discussion With…
David Koczkar, Medibank CEO -
Thursday June 4th
CLN EXECUTIVE – CEO+HRD BRIEFING*^
Elevating the HR Function
Davina Connell, Emirates Leisure Retail ANZ Regional Director
Andrew Farr, Visy Chief People Officer
Jen Green, Fenner Conveyors MDCreating a Future Focused Culture
Claire Lauber, Coles Liquor CEOFriday June 12th
CEO PROGRAM*
Informal Peer Roundtable (Lunch)Tuesday June 23rd
CEO PROGRAM - MEMBER-LED PANEL DISCUSSION*
Succession Planning
Yves Dalcourt, Miele ANZ Managing Director
Henriette Rothschild, APT Non-Executive Director
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