I’m driven by the power of strategic transformation to create inclusive, impactful change and public value—where policy meets purpose and people come first.

Louise MacDonald

Partner, Business Consulting, EY Australia

Dynamic leader with over 20 years in public sector consulting. Based in Canberra, passionate about service delivery transformation and architecting government policy reform.

Areas of focus

Louise is the managing partner of EY Canberra. She specialises in strategic transformation within the health and human Services practice. With over 20 years of experience, she has a proven track record in service design and large-scale policy transformation and government reform. Previously, Louise worked in the not-for-profit sector.

Louise's career includes experience in social services, immigration, and human services sectors, as well as work with defence and education. She holds an MBA from the Melbourne Business School, postgraduate qualifications in marketing and a Bachelor of Business from RMIT University. Louise is also an active board member in the not-for-profit sector and a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives.

How Louise is shaping the future with confidence

Louise is building a better working world by championing inclusive leadership, fostering collaboration across diverse teams and driving strategic outcomes that matter for Australians. Through her role as a managing partner of EY Canberra, Louise empowers others to lead with purpose, challenge assumptions, and co-create solutions that deliver long-term impact and public value. Louise believes in creating environments where people feel heard, respected, and inspired to contribute their best and thrive.

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