Lyall Gorman

Lyall Gorman is the Group CEO of Evolve Housing, one of Australia’s largest community housing providers, supporting more than 11,000 residents across 5,000 properties. He brings over 35 years of senior executive experience across the business, government, sport, and not-for-profit sectors, with a focus on purpose-driven leadership and strategic transformation.

At Evolve Housing, Lyall is focused on delivering quality housing outcomes, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and enhancing the organisation’s impact through innovation, financial sustainability, and a people-first culture. He is passionate about building resilient communities and scaling housing solutions that respond to Australia’s growing affordability challenges.

Prior to joining Evolve Housing, Lyall held leadership roles across diverse sectors, including as Executive Director of an ASX-listed merchant bank and corporate advisory firm. In government and advocacy, he serves as Vice President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), and recently concluded a five-year term as President of Business NSW.

Lyall holds a Master’s in Administration from the University of New South Wales and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. His career is underpinned by a commitment to ethical leadership, collaboration, and driving social and economic outcomes at scale.