ApexHierarchy

Power Ranking

Most Powerful People in Australia

The 12 most powerful people in Australia on ApexHierarchy, ranked by the tier formula — institutional control, reach, influence, network and financial strength, not wealth alone. Scott Farquhar ranks first, at Global tier. Every profile lists its sources and a confidence score.

  1. 1Low GlobalScott FarquharCo-founder of Atlassian
  2. 2High ContinentalMike Cannon-BrookesCo-founder and CEO of Atlassian; Climate Investor
  3. 3Low ContinentalAnthony EisenCo-founder of Afterpay
  4. 4Mid NationalMatt ComynChief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Bank
  5. 5Mid NationalAnthony MillerChief Executive Officer, Westpac
  6. 6Mid NationalShemara WikramanayakeManaging Director and Group CEO, Macquarie Group
  7. 7Low NationalShayne ElliottCEO, ANZ Bank
  8. 8High StateDavid ThodeyChair of Xero and Ramsay Health Care; Chancellor, University of Sydney
  9. 9Mid StateNicholas ReeceLord Mayor of Melbourne
  10. 10Mid StateVanessa HudsonChief Executive Officer, Qantas
  11. 11Mid CityBrett SheehyFestival Director, Vivid Sydney
  12. 12Top TownStella Petrou ConchaCEO, Reo Group; Co-Founder, HiveQ