Elizabeth (Izzy) Whitelock
- Interim CEO
- AIIA
Elizabeth has built her career at the intersection of data, technology, and innovation – from the early days of databases through to the transformative power of AI. She co-founded an AI company specialising in defence intelligence and national security, which went on to list on the ASX, where she was one of only two female CEOs of listed companies at the time.
Since exiting the business, Elizabeth has mentored and advised more than 60 companies across Australia and internationally, helping founders sharpen their focus, secure capital, scale their operations, and expand into global markets.
A passionate advocate for Australia’s innovation ecosystem, Elizabeth champions the country’s role as a global leader in ethical and responsible AI. She is committed to ensuring that advances in AI are guided by strong principles of data privacy, transparency, and trust, and that technology is harnessed for positive impact – delivering real outcomes for people, communities, and the planet under the banner of #Tech4Good.
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