Michelle Petersen
Chief Aerodromes Officer
Airservices Australia
With over 18 years of experience in aviation spanning government, private sector, and consultancy roles, Michelle brings a diverse range of skills and expertise to the Airservices' Executive team.
Since joining Airservices in 2012, Michelle has played a crucial role in advancing safety-critical operations, regulatory compliance, and business transformation across the organisation.
She has held leadership positions in various functional areas, including safety, engineering compliance, and Service Standards. Michelle brings a strong focus to ensuring our service adheres to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and drives improvements within aviation.
Before her appointment as Chief Aerodromes Officer, Michelle held the roles of Head of Service Standards and previously, Head of PFAS Strategy & Delivery.
She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Honours from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
SESSIONS
Day 2
3:40
Expert Q&A panel: “What next?”
Sharing strategies to advance diversity, visibility, and leadership pathways for women in STEMM
Exploring mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship as tools for systemic change
Highlighting how technology and AI can support inclusive talent development
Discussing practical next steps and lessons from successful programs across sectors
Moderator: Jessica Wilson, Co-founder and CEO, Women Making Waves and Waves Tech Ventures, Global Grand Finalist of TV series 'The Next Unicorn', Leader within the Tech Industry
Jasmine Reay, Group Executive, Infrastructure and Engineering Services, ANSTO
Stela Solar, Managing Director, Data & AI, Accenture
Michelle Petersen, Chief Aerodromes Officer, Airservices Australia