Stephen Scheeler

Stephen Scheeler is a globally recognised leader in digital transformation and business strategy. Formerly the CEO of Facebook in Australia and New Zealand, he played a pivotal role in guiding Facebook’s unprecedented growth from a Silicon Valley startup to a dominant force in media and technology. Collaborating closely with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and Facebook’s leadership, Stephen steered the ANZ business unit, overseeing significant expansions across platforms like Instagram, Messenger, Whatsapp and Oculus. Under his leadership, the ANZ sector scaled to over US$1billion in annual revenue, distinguishing it as one of the Facebook’s most successful global markets.

With a career spanning more than 25 years across diverse sectors including fast moving consumer goods, retail, ecommerce, automotive, financial services, media, and technology, Stephan is renowned for his expertise in digital strategy and leadership in the mobile age. Recognised as ‘The Digital CEO’, Stephan partners extensively with CEOs and boards of leading global companies to cultivate innovative strategies and foster cultures primed for billion-dollar success.

Currently serving as CEO of Omniscient Neurotechnology, a trailblazing brain data company, Stephan also founded the Digital CEO advisory firm and holds advisory roles with McKinsey & Company. He serves as a Special Advisor to PwC, ANZ’s largest professional services firm, and holds the role of Executive-in-Residence at the Australian Graduate School of Management at UNSW Business School.

Stephen is a highly sought-after keynote speaker renowned for his ability to inspire audiences on the transformative impact of AI, technology trends, and the evolving landscape of 21st-century leadership. His insights have graces prestigious platforms including TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, and The Australian Financial Review. In 2015, Stephen was honoured as a member of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s Knowledge Nation 100, a prestigious group of top innovation leaders in Australia. Widely recognised as ‘The Authority’ on digital media strategy and business in our region, he delivers comprehensive presentations on diverse topics such as digital disruption and future trends as a proven leader and pioneer in navigating the mobile age.

With a reputation for driving digital innovation and business excellence, Stephan Scheeler continues to shape the future of global business strategy and leadership.