23 CEOs, MDs and Executive Directors in Victoria

Leadership lessons are easier to use when they are connected to real people, organisations and career paths.

This guide focuses on current CEOs, managing directors and executive directors at listed companies with a Victorian connection.

Why this topic matters.

The strongest leadership lessons often sit inside the decisions people make as their responsibilities grow.

For another regional leadership reference, read Influential leaders in Sydney.

1. Victoria Atkinson.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Monash IVF Group.

Victoria Atkinson commenced as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Monash IVF Group in January 2026.

Victoria Atkinson commenced as CEO and Managing Director in January 2026 after healthcare leadership roles including Healthscope, St Vincent’s and Melbourne Health.

2. Christian Behrenbruch.

Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at Telix Pharmaceuticals.

Christian Behrenbruch is Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Telix Pharmaceuticals.

Christian Behrenbruch co-founded Telix and has more than two decades of experience in radiopharmaceuticals and public company leadership.

3. Vicki Brady.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Telstra.

Vicki Brady has led Telstra as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director since September 2022.

Before becoming Telstra’s CEO and Managing Director, Vicki Brady held the company’s CFO and Strategy and Finance Group Executive roles.

4. Brandon Craig.

Chief Executive Officer at BHP.

Brandon Craig became Chief Executive Officer of BHP on 1 July 2026.

Brandon Craig has held senior leadership roles across maintenance, engineering, marketing, human resources and commodities.

5. William Elliott.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at CAR Group.

William Elliott became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CAR Group in August 2025.

William Elliott joined CAR Group in 2015 and previously served as its Chief Financial Officer.

6. Sanjeev Gandhi.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Orica.

Sanjeev Gandhi has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orica since April 2021.

Sanjeev Gandhi has led Orica businesses across Australia Pacific and Asia as part of his executive career.

7. Sam Hupert.

Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Executive Director at Pro Medicus.

Sam Hupert is Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and Executive Director of Pro Medicus.

Sam Hupert co-founded Pro Medicus in 1983 and returned as Chief Executive Officer in October 2010.

8. Andrew Irvine.

Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at NAB.

Andrew Irvine became Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of NAB in April 2024.

Andrew Irvine spent more than 15 years in NAB’s business banking division before becoming Group Chief Executive Officer.

9. Stuart Irving.

Chief Executive Officer and President at Computershare.

Stuart Irving is Chief Executive Officer and President of Computershare.

Stuart Irving joined Computershare in 1998 and moved through international technology and operations leadership roles.

10. Silviu Itescu.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Mesoblast.

Silviu Itescu is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Mesoblast.

Silviu Itescu leads Mesoblast from its principal executive office in Melbourne.

11. Michelle Jablko.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Transurban.

Michelle Jablko became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Transurban in October 2023.

Before joining Transurban’s top role, Michelle Jablko was ANZ’s Chief Financial Officer for nearly five years.

12. David Koczkar.

Chief Executive Officer at Medibank.

David Koczkar has been Chief Executive Officer of Medibank since May 2021.

David Koczkar previously held senior roles at Jetstar and Medibank.

13. Nuno Matos.

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at ANZ.

Nuno Matos became Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of ANZ in July 2025.

Before joining ANZ, Nuno Matos led HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking.

14. Cameron McIntyre.

Chief Executive Officer at REA Group.

Cameron McIntyre is Chief Executive Officer of REA Group.

Cameron McIntyre joined REA Group in 2015 and moved through digital and product leadership before becoming CEO.

15. Ian Narev.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at SEEK.

Ian Narev has been Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SEEK since July 2021.

Ian Narev held earlier SEEK roles and spent 11 years at Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

16. Gordon Naylor.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at CSL.

Gordon Naylor became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CSL in February 2026.

Gordon Naylor previously served as CSL’s Chief Financial Officer and led Seqirus.

17. Damien Nicks.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at AGL.

Damien Nicks has led AGL as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer since 2023.

Before leading AGL, Damien Nicks served as Chief Financial Officer and led customer and energy businesses.

18. Tennealle O'Shannessy.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at IDP Education.

Tennealle O'Shannessy became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IDP Education in February 2023.

Tennealle O'Shannessy previously led Adore Beauty and held senior roles at SEEK.

19. Bruce Peatey.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at PolyNovo.

Bruce Peatey became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of PolyNovo in December 2025.

Bruce Peatey brings international leadership experience across health, medical devices and biotechnology.

20. Vikesh Ramsunder.

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Sigma Healthcare.

Vikesh Ramsunder became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Healthcare in February 2022.

Vikesh Ramsunder spent much of his career at Clicks Group, including time as Group Chief Executive Officer.

21. Mark Teperson.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Baby Bunting.

Mark Teperson became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Baby Bunting in October 2023.

Mark Teperson previously held product and strategy leadership roles at Afterpay and Accent Group.

22. Nick Wells.

Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at JB Hi-Fi.

Nick Wells became Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of JB Hi-Fi in October 2025.

Nick Wells served as Chief Operating Officer for 12 months and spent a decade as the group’s Chief Financial Officer.

23. Chris Wilesmith.

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at Bapcor.

Chris Wilesmith became Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Bapcor in January 2026.

Chris Wilesmith previously led Jaycar and held senior roles at Super Retail Group.

A practical way to use this list.

Choose one person from this list and study one decision, transition or operating principle that may help your own team.

If you are building an aligned team, our guide to leadership team alignment may help.

Conclusion.

The point is not to copy a title; it is to translate leadership choices into something practical for Monday morning.

About the author.

Jonno White is the founder of Consult Clarity, a keynote speaker, leadership consultant and author.

He helps leaders build organisations people would move cities to work at.