Fabian Dattner

Fabian Dattner is the founder and CEO of Dattner Group, a leadership consultancy specialising in cultural transformation, executive development, senior leadership, and advancing women in leadership. Renowned across Australia as a leadership expert, ethics commentator, and advocate for women, Fabian has spent over 36 years guiding leaders and organisations across corporate, government, entrepreneurial, and not-for-profit sectors.

Fabian is the founder of Compass, a national initiative offering a comprehensive suite of leadership programs designed to unlock courage in women, now in its sixth year. She is also the founder and CEO of Homeward Bound, a global leadership program for women in STEMM, which has completed four Antarctic voyages with 80 participants on each. Drawing on her extensive leadership experience and the collective knowledge of participants, Fabian equips women leaders to tackle complex challenges and amplify their impact on a global scale.

Her visionary approach, strategic insight, and deep understanding of culture, ethics, and engagement make her a sought-after media commentator and speaker. She regularly discusses leadership, ethics in business, women in leadership, and creating engaged, high-performing cultures.

Fabian’s achievements include being named twice in the Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence, winning a Stevie Award for Women Helping Women, and being a finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards. She is an Australia Day Ambassador, a former monthly guest on ABC’s Nightlife with Tony Delroy, and the author of three books on leadership. Her work inspires leaders to challenge traditional paradigms, lead for the greater good, and create enduring impact within their organisations and communities.