Executive Leadership Program
In response to requests and interest from our network, the Trust launched an Executive Leadership Program in 2026, to serve the growing community of senior leaders in our sector who operate at scale and want to amplify their impact.
Executive Leadership Immersive #1 – “Confluence”
Where big ideas, bold leaders and complex systems meet
30 September – 2 October 2026, Lancemore Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Australia’s water, environment and climate challenges call for resilient, courageous and collaborative leadership.
Confluence is designed for leaders who already operate at scale and want to amplify their impact. In a time of complexity and change, it offers a rare opportunity to step back from the day to day demands of leadership and focus on how to maintain and expand influence.
Confluence creates a space to reflect, connect and lead with purpose in complex times. A place where ideas, experience and perspectives converge to shape resilient futures.
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TESTIMONIALS
“The MDBA supports the Peter Cullen Trust as it genuinely helps build strong, collaborative leaders across the water sector. Their Leadership Program gives people the chance to grow their communication and strategic thinking skills, and it connects them with others who are working on similar water and environmental challenges. The Trust’s approach to leadership reflects our values at the MDBA of Being Courageous, Being in Community and Bringing Energy. The program’s focus on collaboration and tackling hard problems is exactly what we need to deliver rivers for generations”.
Andrew McConville, CEO, Murray-Darling Basin Authority
“Transforming from Fellow to Director over 15 years, I’ve found the Trust’s true power lies beyond the Program. Our network of 300+ Fellows is an engine for impact. Actively stepping forward to serve this community doesn’t just shape Australia’s water leadership, it accelerates your own growth in unexpected, profound ways.”
Chris Arnott, Director, Arbor AI