Already a Future Women? Sign in Leaders The six values guiding this former Premier Plus, the headline that caused him some major headaches By FW Published 1 July, 2025 Leaders The six values guiding this former Premier Plus, the headline that caused him some major headaches By FW Published 1 July, 2025 Previous article The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women Next article Women returning to work winners in Queensland’s state budget On paper, former NSW Premier Mike Baird’s career could almost seem pre-determined.He followed his father into politics and quickly established himself as a big name in the Liberal Party. He became Premier (to no one’s great surprise) and stepped aside at the time of his own choosing, only to start a high-powered role in the banking sector. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Leadership series Podcast More from FW Career “A copycat can’t even come close” By Melanie Dimmitt Career Female founders are 5x less likely to do this By Jesse Kitzler Career “That was a eureka moment” By Melanie Dimmitt Career She’s got the look By Melanie Dimmitt Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.