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David Locke

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Ombudsman

David Locke

David Locke

He/Him

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Ombudsman

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

David Locke started as the inaugural Chief Ombudsman and CEO at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on 25 June 2018.

David was previously Assistant Commissioner at the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and played a key role in its establishment.

David is originally from the UK. He’s a qualified solicitor who has worked in the private, not-for-profit and Government sectors. He is passionate about access to justice.

David has also worked as an adviser to several international governments on the regulation of non-government organisations.

SESSIONS

Day 2

9:20

CEO Panel: Leading with Purpose to Champion Intersectionality and Allyship

  • Intersectionality in Action: What steps has your organisation taken to address intersectionality, and provide specific examples of the tools used?

  • Equipping your leadership pipeline with the resources and space to build inclusive, high-performing teams

  • The role of psychologically safe spaces and a sense of belonging in boosting productivity and business outcomes

  • Examples of Championing Allyship: How being proactive has led to positive change across your leadership pipeline and teams


Moderator: Ashley McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, CEOs for Gender Equity


Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AM, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Cooperative


David Hawkins, Chair and Managing Director, BASF Australia and New Zealand


Alison Leighton, Chief Executive Officer, City of Melbourne


David Locke, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Ombudsman, Australian Financial Complaints Authority

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