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Lorie Argus

Chief Executive Officer

Lorie Argus

Lorie Argus

She/Her

Chief Executive Officer

Melbourne Airport

Lorie Argus was appointed CEO of Melbourne Airport on 1 July 2022 after seven years as Chief of Aviation and Chief of Ground Transport. With more than 30 years’ experience in aviation, she brings a “passenger first” focus to her role.

Lorie started her career in Canada before relocating to Australia and joining Virgin Australia. In her ten years at the airline, she was appointed Manager of International Airport Operations and General Manager of Ground Operations.

In 2017 Lorie graduated with an Executive MBA from Bond University. Lorie is an active member of Chief Executive Women and of the Australian Institute of Directors and became a Graduate of AICD (GAICD) in 2019. Lorie is also a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Airports Association, Airports Council International and Launceston Airport.

SESSIONS

Day 1

9:30

CEO Panel: Navigating Uncertainty through Agile Leadership

  • Developing the skillset to make informed, strategic decisions as a leader

  • Practicing Agile Leadership: Implementing agile methods to adapt and thrive under pressure

  • Building resilience and empathy to support and guide teams through uncertainty


Moderator: Suzanne Hall, Chief Information Officer, Baptcare; CIO50 2023 Award Winner


Professor Shelley Dolan, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Melbourne Hospital


Jo-Anne Ruhl, Managing Director & Vice President Australia/New Zealand, Workday


Lorie Argus, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Airport


Shayne Elliott, Chief Executive Officer, ANZ

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