AntonetteDailey

Anntonette Dailey

Space and National Security Researcher

Virgin Australia

Anntonette Dailey is a chartered engineer with 18 years senior executive capability, working across multiple Government agencies, not for profit and consultancies.

She has a ministerial appointment to the Defence Council of Victoria, a Board member for Aviation Aerospace Australia and Deputy Chair of the National Committee for Space Engineering.

Anny advises a number of businesses to expand their footprint in the Australian space industry, mentoring start-ups and supporting the next generation of STEM leadership. She was a scholarship recipient for a Masters of National Security Policy.

As a vocal proponent of diversity, Anny has been a natural advocate of supporting all forms of diversity, inclusion and equity. She has and proudly built teams with this as a central value. In 2024, Anntonette was a co-founder for the Australian Space Diversity Alliance.

Anny's leadership and passion were recognised by AFR as one of Australia's 100 most Influential Women and as young graduate of the year by the University of Technology, Sydney. She was a finalist in 2023 for the Space Professional of the Year and a 2024 finalist for Mentor of the Year.

As a mother to Skye (8) and Flynn (2), Anny enjoys caravanning, renovating and car racing.