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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann

Director; Managing Director

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann

Director; Managing Director

Autism Queensland; ATech

Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann is the owner and Managing Director of ATech, an award-winning company that delivers cloud hosting and web development for mission critical websites. ATech’s clients include Virgin Australia, Seqwater, Brisbane City Council and Airservices Australia.

Sarah-Jane is a person with Autism, ADHD and Prosopagnosia. She is an investor, entrepreneur, business adviser, technology enthusiast, and a featured author of the international bestseller “Wholehearted Leadership Revolution”. Her raft of awards include 2024 CQUniversity Alumnus of the Year for Industry Excellence and the Queensland Pearcey Award.

Sarah-Jane is a fellow of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Vice Chair of the ACS Queensland Branch. She is a Director of Autism Queensland, and a Director of Enabled.VIP, a charity empowering disabled entrepreneurs. She holds a Bachelor of IT, an Executive MBA, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a single parent and has a child with disabilities.

SESSIONS

Day 2

9:00

CEO Panel: Leading with Purpose to Champion Intersectionality and Allyship

  • How purposeful leadership can foster inclusive cultures, create safe spaces, and drive high performing teams

  • Navigating intersectionality to strengthen inclusive environments: How to ensure that all voices are heard and valued?

  • Actionable strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion, discussing how “the business case” currently for DEI isn’t cutting it

  • Addressing the unique challenges that women in leadership face, including gender bias and systemic barriers


Moderator: Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann, Director, Autism Queensland; Managing Director, ATech


Kate Gould, CEO | Artistic Director, Brisbane Powerhouse


Patricia O'Callaghan, CEO, Tourism and Events Queensland


Warwick Agnew, Director-General, Department of Resources

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