Xiaoyan Lu | Group Executive Director (acting), Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group
Australian National Audit Office

Xiaoyan Lu is the Acting Group Executive Director of Systems Assurance and Data Analytics Group at the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). She has extensive leadership experience in using data and technology to drive business outcomes. In 2020, Xiaoyan was awarded an Australian Day Achievement Medallion in recognition of her leadership in business transformation through data analytics, her mentoring, and her dedication to innovation and excellence. Prior to working for the ANAO, Xiaoyan dedicated 11 years to the Australian Sports Commission, where she led data-driven decision-making initiatives in the sports sector and successfully executed a nationwide community sport research agenda. Xiaoyan is one of the senior executive mentors for Australian Public Sector Women in IT Executive Mentoring program 2023–24. She also regularly volunteers with universities and community organisations as a guest lecturer, industry advisor or mentor. You can read more about her here: https://www.themandarin.com.au/214041-xiaoyan-lu-the-audit-office-ses-young-public-servants-want-to-meet/