> Marie-Claire Ross is a leadership strategist, certified executive coach and author who helps organisations solve their capability succession problem: growing leaders from within and building high-trust teams, so critical knowledge and judgement don’t walk out the door. She has worked with energy companies including Petronas, Jemena and Suzlon Energy, as well as Commonwealth Bank and Acciona. She is the author of Trusted to Thrive: How Leaders Create Connected and Accountable Teams and Transform Your Safety Communication. Marie-Claire is a Thinkers360 Top 50 B2B Thought Leader & Influencer (APAC, 2023–2026) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.