The Cranlana story
Guiding tomorrow’s leaders with ethical clarity and purpose
Our world demands constant, rapid change. But can change ever be positive without an ethical foundation?
For over 30 years, Cranlana has helped those who are influential in business to navigate complex issues through introspection, enquiry, and wisdom.
We’ve led the leaders to create a world of work driven as much by values as it is by results.
Ethical leadership doesn’t happen in isolation
In 2019, Cranlana partnered with Monash University to amplify our impact, reaching more leaders across Australia. With the support of The Myer Foundation and Vincent Fairfax Foundation, we’ve scaled our mission, bringing ethical clarity to leaders in business, government, and non-profit sectors.
Our story: leadership with purpose since 1993
Cranlana began with a simple question — what would leadership look like with ethics at its core?
Inspired by the Aspen Institute, founders Ken Myer and Michael Liffman established the Cranlana Programme in 1993 at Cranlana House in Melbourne—once the family home of Sidney and Merlyn Myer. It was a place where leaders could step away from the demands of daily life and engage in honest, deep conversations about ethical leadership.
In 2019, we welcomed the Vincent Fairfax Fellowship, a program that focuses on practical ethical leadership, into the fold. At the same time, Monash University became a partner, embedding Cranlana into its education portfolio and expanding our reach even further.
Today, Cranlana continues to guide leaders through the complexities of modern leadership while staying true to finding answers to the question that began our journey.
Leading with ethics, shaping the future
Ethical leaders make decisions for the common good, not the bottom line.
Ethical leadership blends integrity and purpose for long-lasting positive impact.
Our impact
We’re proud to say that Cranlana has shaped the leadership of more than 4,000 alumni across government, business, and the non-profit sector. But like our approach to leadership, the true impact isn’t in the numbers—it’s in the way our graduates lead.
Our alumni
Each and every one of our alumni is equipped to handle the complex ethical dilemmas of the modern world. From changing the ways we work, to evaluating corporate responsibility, our leaders are given the tools they need to approach challenges with integrity.
