Sally Capp AO was the first woman to be directly elected as the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Sally served for 6 years between 2018-2024 leading the city through the pandemic period. Sally also chaired the Infrastructure and Major Projects portfolio during her time as Lord Mayor. Sally was also the... Read more
Sally Capp AO was the first woman to be directly elected as the Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Sally served for 6 years between 2018-2024 leading the city through the pandemic period. Sally also chaired the Infrastructure and Major Projects portfolio during her time as Lord Mayor.
Sally was also the first woman to hold the post of Agent-General for Victoria in the UK, Europe and Israel from 2009 – 2013 facilitating investment in the infrastructure and financial services sectors.
Sally is currently a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow and Associate at the Centre for Cities at the University of Melbourne. Sally has a number of board roles including with major construction company, Hickory Group, is a Strategic Advisor to developer and builder, the Mirrastone Group.
Sally’s previous roles include CEO for the Committee for Melbourne and the Victorian Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia. Sally began her career as a Solicitor, held senior roles at both KPMG and ANZ, and co-founded a business which she listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Sally received the award of Officer of the Order of Australia in 2023 in the King’s Birthday honours and won the McKinnon Prize for emerging political leadership in 2019.
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You can book Sally Capp through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sally's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sally Capp's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sally tailored to your event.
Sally Capp speaks on Change, Cities, Cities & Environment, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sally to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sally Capp for events worldwide, subject to Sally's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sally Capp is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sally can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sally Capp on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sally can offer.
Sally Capp delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sally Capp's areas of expertise include Change, Cities, Cities & Environment, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women. To get a clear sense of Sally's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sally Capp can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Change, Cities, Cities & Environment, Government & Politics, Inspirational Women is relevant. Details of Sally's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sally Capp is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sally Capp, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sally's current availability for your dates.