Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO of Aya Leadership. She is an award-winning scientist and global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author. With 25 years’ experience in STEM and Security, Susan is inspired to transform the profile of leadership in these sectors to achieve innovation sustainability, uplift women in STEM and Security into leadership roles, and advance diversity and equity.
Susan is a specialised leadership development partner for STEM and Security organisations. She works with organisations to attract, retain and develop outstanding female leaders, develop sustainable and diverse leadership pipelines, and increase female representation at all leadership levels; allowing organisations to advance business sustainability, growth, and innovation through diversity. She works with leaders of all genders globally to strengthen their leadership skills and develop high performing and resilient organisations.
Susan was awarded the 2023 Women in STEM Leadership Leader of the Year Award for her work supporting female STEM leadership globally, and was a finalist for Women’s Agenda's 2023 Emerging Leader in Tech. Her tailored female leadership development programs have been recognised as a finalist in the 2024 Australian Defence and National Security Workforce Awards, the 2024 Australian Defence Industry Awards, and the 2023 Australian Women in Security Awards.
