Dr Maggie Hardy, Executive Director Office of Licensing and Compliance at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), has held a range of senior leadership roles in Australia and the United States. Internationally recognised for her scientific and leadership contributions, Maggie is a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia and New Zealand) and a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (United Kingdom). She has experience in risk management, program governance, emergency preparedness, implementing quality management systems (QMS), and using big data to develop metrics to direct and evaluate innovative change management programs.