‘Some of the most rewarding leadership experiences come from helping organisations navigate periods of change and emerge stronger on the other side. Whether leading transformation programs, scaling operations or guiding businesses through uncertainty, I have seen how better decisions create better outcomes.‘

Christopher Brennan is an accomplished CEO, board advisor and senior executive with more than 30 years of international leadership experience across government, private enterprise, high-growth ventures and regulated industries. Having held Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer roles, he has led organisations through periods of growth, transformation and value creation across healthcare, financial services, technology, infrastructure and professional services sectors.

His career has been defined by helping organisations navigate complexity, strengthen performance and position themselves for sustainable growth. Drawing on deep expertise in strategy, governance, capital management and operational leadership, Christopher has worked closely with boards and executive teams to unlock opportunities, improve organisational effectiveness and deliver lasting business outcomes.

Alongside his executive career, Christopher has remained actively involved in supporting emerging businesses and innovative ventures. He currently serves as an Advisory Board Member to an Australian artificial intelligence company and is Co-Founder and Managing Director of a sustainability-focused business developing low-carbon construction materials. He also works with organisations pursuing growth, expansion and transformational change.

• More than 30 years of executive leadership experience across government, healthcare, financial services, technology and infrastructure sectors
• Held CEO, COO and CFO positions, leading organisations through growth, transformation and operational change
• Led the transformation of the corporate services function at Service NSW, supporting significant organisational growth and capability development
• Played a key role in expanding and restructuring healthcare service lines at Healius, including the acquisition and integration of specialist care businesses
• As CFO and COO of Genea, strengthened governance, raised capital and supported international expansion, contributing to substantial enterprise value growth
• Board advisor, entrepreneur and investor supporting AI, sustainability and technology ventures pursuing growth and international expansion