Joanne Gorton

About

As the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Australia, I lead a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals across Australia and Papua New Guinea. I am also a member of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Executive Leadership team.Throughout my career, and now as CEO, I remain committed to making an impact that matters, for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.With over 25 years of experience, I have held several leadership positions at Deloitte, including my most recent roles as Managing Partner for Audit & Assurance, a member of the National Executive Leadership Team, and a member of the Deloitte Asia Pacific Audit & Assurance Executive Leadership Team. As a trusted advisor to Boards and C-suite executives, I have extensive experience leading significant audits, major advisory engagements, and cross-business collaborations. My multi-industry expertise includes working closely with ASX100 companies as well as major public and private organisations.My contributions to the industry have been recognized through my Fellowship with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). I am also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chief Executive Women.I hold a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology Sydney and am an ASIC Registered Company Auditor.I am an avid sports fan, with a particular love for watching rugby league and cricket. Beyond sports, I enjoy reading biographies and cooking, especially baking birthday cakes. I live in Sydney with my partner, Anthony, and our two children.