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SESSION IV | Bridging: Distance

Louise Herron | Moderator

CEO
Sydney Opera House
Australia

Louise Herron became Sydney Opera House CEO in August 2012. Under her stewardship, the building’s 40th Anniversary in October 2013 received global media coverage and raised awareness about its vital role in Australia’s economy and culture. Since the 40th, Louise has led development of the Opera House Renewal Framework to scope and prioritize the building projects needed over the next decade to meet the needs and expectations of 21st-century artists, audiences and visitors. In February 2015, the NSW Government announced a $202 million commitment to fund the first renewal projects. A lawyer, linguist and corporate adviser, Louise’s three-decade career pre-Opera House included senior roles in the law, business and the arts.