Lionel Dukakis
Managing Director
Lionel Dukakis
Managing Director
First Nations Traffic Management
I am a Proud Gunditjmara Man, who has very strong ties to Framlingham Mission through my Grandmother Vera Austin, and Lake Condah Mission through my Grandfather John Sutton Rose. I am also a Proud Father of four adult kids and a grandfather of six beautiful grandchildren.
As a Member of the Stolen Generation myself, taken from my mother when I was 18 months old, I know what it is like to start life behind the eight ball. I have witnessed first-hand the trauma and devastation which has impacted my siblings and their families, some of whom masked their trauma through addictions. I have buried far too many of my family and relatives and friends because of this.
I am proud to say that I have been working in the Indigenous space for 30 years, 20 years of that working in building and civil construction. I am a former CEO and Program Manager, who has worked for several Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisations (ACCHO) and Government departments. I have also worked in mining in remote Western Australia.
I am very passionate about creating change through employment and Empowering Our Mob and their families to be the best versions of themselves, my long career history in the Indigenous sector has allowed me to make an impact and place a handprint in change.
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
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
Nicky Chung, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Vietnamese Women's Association
Lionel Dukakis, Managing Director, First Nations Traffic Management