THE PROGRESS REPORT: From Army engineering to the C-suite – breaking the glass ceiling in Defence

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By: Noemie Veñegas

In this episode of The Progress Report, Tash Taylor sits down with Gabby Costigan, a powerhouse leader in the global defence sector and a pioneer for women in STEM. From her early days in the Australian Defence Force to becoming the first female CEO of BAE Systems Australia, Gabby’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, career pivoting and leading with purpose.

In this episode of The Progress Report, Tash Taylor sits down with Gabby Costigan, a powerhouse leader in the global defence sector and a pioneer for women in STEM. From her early days in the Australian Defence Force to becoming the first female CEO of BAE Systems Australia, Gabby’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, career pivoting and leading with purpose.

Beyond the boardroom, Gabby discusses the vital role of mentorship and her deep-rooted passion for advocating for defence families, offering invaluable advice for anyone looking to lead with resilience and purpose.

The Progress Report. New voices. Real stories. Big shifts.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Progress Report team

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Listen to previous episodes of the Defence Connect podcast:

Episode 11: PODCAST: Warrior culture, special operations and private military companies, with Trevor Fortner
Episode 10: CONTESTED GROUND: We’re no longer in a BAU world, with Andrew Henderson, Agsecure
Episode 9: PODCAST: Small arms modernisation, next-generation infantry systems and sovereign manufacturing
Episode 8: THE PROGRESS REPORT: 10 seconds of courage and the ripple effect of mentorship
Episode 7: PODCAST: Defence industrial investment, Ghost Bat upgrades and Indonesia’s Gaza deployment
Episode 6: PODCAST: ADF space personnel, US Secretary of Defense cuts Harvard ties and Sydney protest fallout
Episode 5: PODCAST: Defence Estate Audit, Afghanistan aid and unrest in the United States
Episode 4: CONTESTED GROUND: US National Defense Strategy, deterrence by denial and the limits of alliance dependency
Episode 3: PODCAST: US ambassador shift, Abrams evolution and rupture of the global order
Episode 2: CONTESTED GROUND: Assessing the fallout of the US’ Venezuela raid on the global ‘rules-based’ order

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