The 2025 Sydney Policy Lab Lecture – David Thodey AO

The annual Sydney Policy Lab Lecture will be given by University of Sydney Chancellor David Thodey AO, FTSE.

Date – Wednesday 19 March 2025

Time – Doors open 6:15pm. Formal proceedings 6:30-7:30pm, followed by light refreshments.

Location – The Sibyl Centre, The Women's College, The University of Sydney

About the speaker

David Thodey AO, FTSE is Chancellor of the University of Sydney. He is widely recognised for his contributions over 30 years to science and technology, business, public service and the community, with significant experience in driving innovation in start-ups, large companies and public sector bodies.

In addition to his role as Chancellor, he is currently Chair of Xero, a global cloud-based accounting solution and Ramsay Health Care, a global hospital group. He has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia's new Governance Board. Previous roles include serving as chief executive of IBM Australia and New Zealand (1999–2001) and Telstra (2009–15), and as chair of the CSIRO (2015–21). David is active in public policy and led an Independent Review of the Australian Public Service.

About the Sydney Policy Lab

The Sydney Policy Lab was created by the University of Sydney to be a non-partisan space where people from all walks of life gather to set the agenda, experiment and make public policy that transforms lives.

The Lab’s prime focus is on and with the community. To kickstart a new ecosystem of public policy research and development, our projects build on deep relationships with civil society organisations, government and philanthropy. We prioritise working with people who have been excluded from decision-making, leadership and power.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our events are safe, accessible and enjoyable for all. The Sibyl Centre is accessible for people who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. If you have any other access requirements, please do let us know when you register.