Prof. Deen Sanders OAM

BIO

Professor Deen Saunders is a distinguished Indigenous Australian leader, recognised for his exceptional expertise in governance, ethics, leadership, and Indigenous knowledge systems. Deen serves as the Lead Partner for Deloitte: Integrity at Deloitte Access Economics, where he spearheads solutions for intricate challenges encompassing governance, leadership, trust, policy, and strategy. With a unique fusion of multi-disciplinary skills - spanning law, psychology, ethics, and governance - Deen navigates the complexities of modern business and government landscapes through a lens of systems thinking. Having held esteemed CEO roles in both corporate and government regulatory environments, Deen is globally recognized for his expertise in professions, regulation, ethics, and law. His comprehensive academic background, including a Doctorate in Professions, Complexity Theory, Trust, and Regulation, underscores his authority.

SKILLS

Governance | Ethics | Leadership | Indigenous Knowledge | Complex Problem Solving | Policy Development | Systems Thinking | Professions Regulation | Legal Expertise | Trust Building As a prominent figure in the Deloitte Indigenous Leadership team and a Worimi man, his commitment to integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Integrity into contemporary business and governance is unwavering. He holds a leadership role in the Deloitte Space practice, offering guidance on protocols, ethics, laws, and regulations. An Adjunct Professor at Deakin University Business and Law School, his dedication earned him an Order of Australia Medal in 2017 for his outstanding contributions to academia and regulatory advancements. In 2021, Deen assumed the role of Chair for the Australian Government Indigenous Tourism Fund and National Advisory Group.

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ Indigenous Australian Leader (Worimi Man) + Lead Partner for Deloitte: Integrity, Deloitte Access Economics + Fellow of the World Economic Forum for Indigenous leadership and knowledge + Lead for the Deloitte Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan + Lead for Deloitte's Space sector (Space law and Indigenous lore and space sector governance) + Adjunct Professor at Newcastle University Law School + Renowned for integrating Indigenous Knowledge into modern business, economics and governance + Expert in professions, regulation, ethics, and law + Chair of the Australian Government's Indigenous Tourism Fund and National Advisory Group + Australian Chief Professionalist since 2020 + Member of the Indigenous Systems Knowledge Collective + Member of the Australian Data Standards Advisory Committee + Recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (2017)