Laura Benger
CEO
Laura Benger
She/Her
CEO
Maroomba
Laura Benger (BEN-jerr) is the CEO of Maroomba Airlines, known for her transformational leadership and ability to drive strong outcomes across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and resources. She excels in leading globally dispersed teams and managing complex operating models, ensuring high connection, engagement, and performance.
Laura is a strategic problem solver and insights-driven decision maker, with a proven track record in delivering high-profile mandates during periods of organisational transformation and strategic change. Her leadership style is authentic, energetic, and empowering, aimed at building better organisations through innovation, honest conversations, leadership coaching, and vulnerability. Laura holds an MBA, bachelor's degrees in Science and Psychology, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Prosci Change Practitioner. She also serves as Chairperson for Miners' Promise and holds non-executive director positions at Samaritans WA and SensesWA.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:00
CEO Panel: Leading with Purpose: Championing allyship for inclusive cultures, safe spaces and high-performing teams
Leading with purpose to foster a positive workplace culture
How to effectively address intersectionality and ensure all voices are heard and valued
Uncovering actionable strategies to promote diversity and inclusion
Moderator: Laura Benger, CEO, Maroomba
Lorna MacGregor, CEO, Lifeline WA
Ralph Ellis, President, Operations - Asia Pacific, Wood
Jenness Gardner, CEO, Economic Regulation Authority
James Pearson, CEO, City of Joondalup