Key People
Women & Leadership Australia is supported by a dedicated and passionate team of leadership experts. Coming from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, the team has deep knowledge of current and emerging leadership trends, research and best practice. A number of key individuals are included below.
Karen Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Karen has spent most of her professional life working in for-purpose organisations with business development and growth agendas. She has a track record of developing trusted relationships with peak bodies, professional organisations and government, as well as interpreting the impact of Australia’s political, industrial and economic landscape on community and industry needs. She has influenced the development and implementation of national VET policies, along with cultural and practice change in workforce development across the national VET system. Karen has successfully advocated at both a state and national level for industry and workplace policy change leading to genuine positive life impact for individuals.