Colleen Callander is a highly respected, award-winning former CEO, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and leadership advisor with over 30 years of experience in the retail fashion industry. Best known for her transformational leadership as CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan for 13 years, she not only redefined retail culture but also helped shift the leadership landscape, championing purpose-led, people-first brands.
Today, Colleen is the founder of Callander & Co and Mentor Me Women. Her work spans keynote speaking, strategic business and leadership consulting, board advisory, and authoring globally recognised books. She brings a powerful blend of commercial acumen, strategic insight, and heart-led leadership to every role.
Colleen is deeply committed to empowering not only this generation of leaders but also the next, particularly women, through her thought leadership on confidence, health and well-being, culture, and purpose. She is passionate about creating environments where individuals and organisations can thrive from the inside out.
