CEO SUMMIT 2025 - Leaders Creating Leaders

CEO SUMMIT WA 2025 - “Leaders Creating Leaders”

Join us for our Annual event for CEOs & Senior business leaders. 

This year's theme intends to explore the benefits of developing leaders throughout your organisation. How do some businesses achieve this? What are the benefits to the efficiency of the team, and to the individuals involved? We will hear firstly what the evidence and the research shows, by looking at data and evidence throughout the business world. Ethical leadership will be explored. We will then hear from three of our prominent business leaders looking at how they have done this, and what were the tangible results for the people involved, and the business.

Network with like-minded business professionals and gain valuable insights from seasoned CEOs who have revolutionised their industries.

Registration fee includes:

• Full day conference
• Barista coffee
• Morning tea
• Lunch
• Networking sundowner with canapés and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

Keynote Speakers

Professor Mayowa Babalola - Expert in Leadership Psychology, University of Western Australia

Professor Mayowa Babalola is an Organisational Psychologist and holds the Stan Perron Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Western Australia. He has taught and collaborated with industry leaders across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. His research focuses on leadership, behavioural ethics, and work-family dynamics, exploring how leaders can foster a more ethical, productive, and healthy workforce. Recently, he has been leading the exploration of the intersection of leadership and AI in the workplace. His research has been published in top management journals, and he is dedicated to helping organisations future-proof their culture and drive sustainable performance.

Brigadier Amanda Williamson - Commander 13th Brigade, Australian Army

BRIG Amanda Williamson was raised in Perth, WA. She graduated from the Royal Military College in 1994 and was appointed to the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps. During her career, BRIG Williamson has commanded soldiers at Platoon, Company and Battalion levels, domestically and overseas, in both full-time and part-time capacities. BRIG Williamson has served in a range of logistics and staff appointments including as part of the capability development team responsible for supporting the inaugural raising of Tactical Assault Group (East) and a subsequent secondment to the 4th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) to support the raising of a new Company in 2004. In 2005, she served as the Staff Officer to the Deputy Special Operations Commander Australia, for which she was awarded the Special Operations Commander Commendation for outstanding service.

Samuel McSkimming - CEO, Pilbara Ports

Mr McSkimming was appointed CEO of Pilbara Ports in May2023. He has extensive experience in leading all aspects of multi-user bulk infrastructure, including in operations, marketing, commercial negotiation, and corporate affairs. Prior to joining Pilbara Ports, Mr McSkimming was in an executive general management role in bulk export railroads. Mr McSkimming has a background in competition law and regulatory economics and has studied at Harvard Business School and theUniversity of New South Wales, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor ofLaws (Hons).

Sally Carbon - Founder & Director, G11 Team

Sally Carbon, OAM OLY FAICD BA (Ed) was first placed on a board when she was 22 years old, representing the WA government on the state’s strategic Education Board. From that point on, she continued her learnings within the non-executive director profession. Sally has developed her executive skills, where she represents all tiers of government and private companies as a business strategist. Since 2012 she has owned her own company which works with major private and government entities to assist them in the growth and performance space. Sally’s current NED portfolio includes: Chair, St John WA: $560m annual operating revenue, 19 services, 9000 team members, growth of 9.49% pa last two years (includes a $1b government contract); Chair, Apollo Health: subsidiary company of St John WA. Board member: Hockey Australia (voluntary). Sally also Chairs a Syndicate within The CEO Institute, assisting 14 men and one female with their CEO learning once per month.

David Williamson - Executive General Manager, Warrikal

David Williamson is the Executive General Manager of Perth-based maintenance and construction company, Warrikal, one ofAustralia’s largest Indigenous businesses operating in the mining services sector. Originally from Melbourne, David holds a Master of Marketing and 20years of executive leadership experience across the resource and industrial service sectors. David combines his passion for business and community engagement by establishing long-term relationships with blue-chip clients creating both business and social value. David maintains an uncompromising approach to safety, a meticulous approach to operational and financial discipline, and a client centric mantra.