Lisa Newland, CEO

Lisa Newland is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL), bringing more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, school leader and system leader. Her career includes diverse executive appointments across corporate and educational sectors, leading strategy, growth and large-scale leadership development. At the heart of Lisa’s leadership is a deep commitment to build strong cultures, develop high-performing teams and elevate the collective efficacy of educators across Australia. Through her work across schools, systems and professional associations, she has championed evidence-informed practice, strengthened leadership capability and designed initiatives that amplify the voice of leaders and teacher practitioners. As CEO of ACEL, Lisa is dedicated to creating a national platform that elevates professional voice and advocates for the extraordinary work of educational leaders in every context across Australia.