Sydney 2000 Olympian in Modern Pentathlon, Kitty Chiller AM was the Chef de Mission of the 2016 Australian Olympic Team - the first ever female to hold this prestigious role. After being Deputy Chef in London 2012, the Rio role thrust her into the public spotlight the world over.

Kitty become well known for her strong stance on the values of being an Olympian, of fair play, of the behavioral expectations of Team members and of the responsibility as well as the honour of being an Olympian in this country.

In the lead into Rio, she was a high-profile leader who walked the talk so that she could genuinely lead a Team that was athlete focused. That high media profile and presence, along with the extremely challenging logistical environment of Rio came at a cost though with Kitty having to overcome many hurdles – personal and professional. Kitty is renowned for her strength and resilience in the face of challenge.
Kitty is a highly respected sports administrator in Australia, having led one of the country’s biggest national sports organisations, Gymnastics Australia, as CEO for 5 years through the challenging periods of COVID and the Athlete A global abuse scandal.

Kitty is renowned as a leader who places primary focus on the culture and values of a team – be that sporting or corporate. Her stories and lessons on authentic leadership, transparent communication and personal resilience have an emphatic and genuine impact. Suffering a major cardiac incident in 2022 adds another important life lesson to Kitty’s remarkable story.