Sandra Peter

Director, Sydney Executive Plus
The University of Sydney Business School

Dr Sandra Peter is the Director of Sydney Executive Plus and Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. She leads executive and leadership development in cutting edge areas of business, technology, and society. Her research focuses on engaging with the future in productive ways, and the impact of emerging technologies and AI. Sandra has led strategic initiatives and worked on executive programs with business, research organisations, governments and Defence. She has published in leading business journals and worked on a wide range of educational research initiatives and programs, including work with UNESCO and the Department of Education. She is a sought-after keynote speaker and regularly contributes commentary, interviews and research in national and international media.

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SDG 16
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SDG15 Bushfires
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SDG13 - coal mining
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