Xiaoyan Lu
Executive Director of the System Assurance and Data Analytics Group
Australian National Audit Office
Xiaoyan Lu serves as the Executive Director of the System Assurance and Data Analytics Group at the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). In 2020, Xiaoyan was awarded an Australian Day Achievement Medallion in recognition of her leadership in business transformation through data analytics, her mentoring, and her dedication to innovation and excellence. Before joining the ANAO, Xiaoyan dedicated 11 years to the Australian Sports Commission, where she led initiatives focused on data-driven decision-making within the sports sector. Xiaoyan has also contributed to academia and the private sector in various research consultant roles. Her education background comprises a Bachelor’s degree in Science, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics, and Cyber Security for Managers short course with the Melbourne Business School Online.
Xiaoyan is an immigrant who came to Australia at the age of 25. Today, she consistently volunteers to assist individuals in discovering their passion and unlocking their career potential. She is one of the Senior Executive mentors for APS Women in IT Executive Mentoring program 2023 and industry mentors for ANU and UTS. You can read more about her here.
