Jo Dooley
Vice President
Microsoft
Jo Dooley is a Vice President for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, leading the Commercial enterprise business. She received a Bill Gates Platinum founders award in 2020 for her outstanding customer focus and performance.
Jo has over 25 years of experience in retail, electronics, and tech, having worked for Big W, Leo Burnett, IBM, and Seek in various leadership roles across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Sydney University and received a CEW Scholarship to attend the Wharton Business School . Jo is a member of Chief Executive Women (CEW) and serves on their scholarship committee.
Jo is passionate about the career development of teams and leaders, especially in AI, digital skilling and leadership. Jo is a Defence Family member and is the executive sponsor for the Military @Microsoft Employee Resource Group. Jo is also a member of the Monash Technology Deans advisory council (DIAC) and serves on the board of Gallipoli Medical Research board and is on Finance & audit committee.
SESSIONS
Day 2
2:10
Mini Breakout Sessions
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
High-performance leadership: Coaching & developing others at scale
Learn how to lift team performance by using coaching frameworks and feedback models that actually work in STEMM environments. Develop skills to motivate, unlock potential, and build psychologically safe teams.
Christine Khor, Chief Executive Officer, Peeplcoach
Harnessing AI to transform teams and drive equitable leadership
Explore how AI can be used as a strategic tool to enhance team performance, inform governance decisions, and create equitable pathways for talent development. Learn how leaders can leverage AI insights to unlock potential, reduce bias, and build high-performing, inclusive teams.
Muneera Bano, Principal Research Scientist - Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (Superstar of STEM - STA), CSIRO
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
From mid-level to executive: Navigating the leadership leap
Tailored for those preparing to step into senior technical, strategic, or executive roles. Learn how to position yourself for high-visibility opportunities, manage power dynamics, and build an executive-ready profile.
Jo Dooley, Vice President, Microsoft
Unlocking career potential through non-linear paths
Explore how unconventional career paths drive creativity and organisational agility, while learning how leaders can support employees with diverse experiences to thrive and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and risk-taking to accelerate innovation.
Nadine Brew, Co-Founder, WILD for STEM