HARNESSING THE SKILLSET AND AVAILABILITY OF THE NATION’S EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS

With
Katie Lyndon, Accredited Exercise Physiologist & CEO
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

PEOPLE IN HEALTH CARE SEGMENT
Filmed in Canberra | March 2026

Katie Lyndon MBA, BAppSci, ESSAF, FACHSM, CHE, AEP, AES, GAICD, CHIA, is an allied health professional and executive leader with nearly two decades of experience spanning executive leadership, delivery of strategic programs across the health system and clinical care. Beginning her career as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Katie has held senior roles across Queensland Health, Hospital and Health Services, Deloitte health advisory consulting, Queensland Treasury Corporation, and private practice.

As CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Katie brings a unique blend of frontline experience and strategic vision to advance the profession and advocate for evidence-based exercise in preventive health and chronic disease management. Her long-standing commitment to ESSA includes serving as Board Vice President, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Standards Council member and ESSA Fellow.

Katie is recognised for creating high-performing, values-driven teams and leading innovative health service models.

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