Deen Sanders

Deloitte Access Economics • Worimi Giparr; Special Counsel

Deen is a noted systems thinker, governance, economics and leadership expert, and is responsible for solving complex problems with clients (government and corporate) with a particular focus on finding positive solutions for the challenging issues of climate, equity, integrity, ethics, and the role of economic strategy in unlocking untapped value and growing opportunity for everyone. Deen has more than 30 years of experience in the corporate environment of regulation and government and has held senior positions in business and government, working as a commercial executive, policy maker, regulator and thought leader in academic, regulatory and commercial life. As past CEO/Commissioner of the standards and professional regulatory system he is recognised as Australia’s Chief Professionalist, often asked to advise on complex regulatory, economic and strategy matters for governments and corporate clients, including significant global organisations. His unique and strategic approach to problem solving is informed by his cultural leadership and experience as one of Australia's noted Indigenous leaders. As a Worimi Giparr he has cultural responsibilities to his community, and connections across Australia and acts as a critical adviser to clients (governments and commercial) on sensitive and significant matters. He has a particular dedication to the role that Indigenous knowledge, culture and science has in shaping business, economics, law and policy – and a positive future for the nation.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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