Leaders Gail Kelly: ‘Command And Control Leadership Won’t Work Anymore’ The former CEO of St George and Westpac shares her lessons for overcoming self-doubt, living a whole life and leading with empathy. By Lara Robertson Leaders The former CEO of St George and Westpac shares her lessons for overcoming self-doubt, living a whole life and leading with empathy. By Lara Robertson Previous article On Our Radar: Taylor Jenkins Reid Next article Note To Self: Take Notes The first woman CEO of an Australian ‘big four’ bank, Gail Kelly is renowned for innovative leadership. At Westpac, and before that St George, Kelly oversaw both cultural change and increased profitability. After retiring from her impressive 35-year banking career in 2015, Kelly now volunteers her time as an ambassador for CARE Australia. CARE are an international aid organisation that helps women and girls who are living in poverty. leadersleadership Best Of Future Women Diamond Meet the leaders: Erin Vincent By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Malini Raj By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Azmeena Hussain By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Shannan Dodson By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Elly Desmarchelier By Odessa Blain Equity A sneak peek inside the sold-out budget event By Odessa Blain Equity Inside the shared joke between Gallagher and Wong By Odessa Blain Leadership “Let’s lower the bar”: Why this CEO wants women to do a whole lot less By FW Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.