Sally-Ann Williams

Sally-Ann Williams is an Australian business leader focused on deep technology, innovation, and STEM inclusion. She transformed Cicada Innovations into a national deep tech powerhouse. Currently, Sally-Ann serves on boards including Bank Australia, the Australian Research Council, and AusOcean. She is also a member of the NSW Innovation & Productivity Council. Previously, she spent over a decade at Google, leading R&D collaborations and STEM education initiatives. She chaired the Federal Government's Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review and is a Fellow of ATSE and a member of Chief Executive Women. Sally-Ann holds honorary doctorates from Griffith University and UTS, and frequently speaks on leadership, technology, and inclusion.