Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann
Director; Managing Director
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