Ashok Sukumaran
Managing Director Australia
Ashok Sukumaran
Managing Director Australia
Stantec
Ashok Sukumaran joined Stantec in 2000 and is Managing Director for Stantec’s Australian business. He
is responsible for driving the financial, operational and people performance of the business and oversees
a workforce of approximately 2200 people across 26 offices in Australia. This includes engineers,
scientists, project managers, planners, and technicians, all of whom are involved in the delivery of
solutions in the Buildings, Community Development, Energy & Resources, Environmental & Geosciences
Transport and Water sectors. Since his appointment to the role in 2021, he has combined his passion for
people with strong business acumen and governance, directing and implementing the vision and strategy
for business growth across all sectors, and integrated various acquisitions during that time.
Ashok has a post-graduate qualification in Civil Engineering, completed the Senior Executive Program at
Melbourne Business School and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has
delivered major infrastructure projects, both in Australia, Asia and in the Middle East. He is a Director of
Stantec Australia Pty Ltd.
SESSIONS
Day 1
9:30
CEO Fireside Chat: The Art of Agile Leadership & Bold Decision Making
How do you make better, more decisive leadership decisions under pressure?
Leading teams through uncertainty and change, whilst maintaining team morale and focus during transitions
What are the most practical tools for effective decision-making and leadership in VUCA environments?
How do you ensure a culture of psychological safety and encourage an environment where team members are empowered to share ideas, innovate and take risks
Moderator: Annika Freyer, Chief Executive Officer, Champions of Change Coalition
Lisa Harrison, Chief Executive Consumer Insurance, Suncorp
Ashok Sukumaran, Managing Director Australia, Stantec
Mike Zorbas, Chief Executive, Property Council of Australia
Anouk Darling, Chief Executive Officer, Scape