We are thrilled to announce that Asha Bhat OAM, CEO of the Southern Aboriginal Corporation (SAC), will be a featured speaker at the National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025.
As the dynamic leader of SAC, Asha oversees a $24 million asset base dedicated to advancing the needs and aspirations of the Noongar peoples through impactful programs in indigenous training and employment, family violence prevention, affordable housing, healthcare support, and legal services. Her holistic leadership—spanning grassroots initiatives to senior management—ensures daily operational sustainability and long-term community empowerment.
Under Asha’s guidance, SAC has earned prestigious accolades, such as the Community Business Award of the Year (2016) and the Community Services Excellence Award (2018) for its outstanding programs and leadership in serving the Noongar community.
Asha’s academic excellence shines through her MBA from Kaplan Business School and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, business, and professional accounting. She is an associate member of CPA and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Her achievements extend beyond accolades:
- Albany Citizen of the Year (2017)
- Finalist in the Telstra WA Business Women of the Year Awards (2017, 2020)
- Global Ambassadors Program Attendee, Chicago (2016)—the only representative from Australia among 11 global women leaders
- Cordes Fellow (2018), participating in Opportunity Collaboration, Mexico, alongside social justice leaders from around the world
Join Us: National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025
The National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025 is your opportunity to be at the forefront of Australia’s strategic future. Held on 21st November 2025, this one-day, high-level forum is designed for Board Directors, Chairs, CXOs, policymakers, and senior executives across all sectors.
Together, we’ll explore how to integrate AI and cybersecurity into leadership decision-making — strategically, ethically, and securely.
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