Defence & Security Podcast Network Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Female Defence Leader of the Year (SME), Sarah Bailey
Sep 4, 2025
28:45
In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, senior journalist Robert Dougherty is joined by the Australian Defence Industry Awards’ Female Defence Leader of the Year (SME), Sarah Bailey, to discuss the nature of leadership, courage, and opportunity as the chief executive of PentenAmio Australia.
Bailey has previously held senior leadership roles at EY, Australia Post, and National Australia Bank and has served on the advisory board of the University of Canberra.
The pair discuss a range of topics regarding the defence industry, including:
- Bailey’s experience winning the Female Defence Leader of the Year (SME) award and the acknowledgement of the entire defence industry at ADIA in Canberra.
- Her philosophy on leadership and conflict resolution, as well as the challenges of managing the merger of Penten and Amiosec in May this year.
- Business life as a female CEO in a traditionally male-dominated sector of business, such as the defence industry.
- Bailey’s mentors and the people who have inspired and helped along the way.
The pair wrap up the podcast discussing personal challenges and plans for the future.
Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team