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Event Date |
Mon Sep 9 AEST - Thu Sep 12 AEST (over 5 years ago)
In your timezone (EST): Sun Sep 8 6:00pm - Thu Sep 12 2:30am |
Location |
Rydges on Swanston
701 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia |
Region | APAC |
The competitive retail and consumer goods sector is in a state of constant transformation, which opens the door to exciting new opportunities for emerging women leaders to move into senior executive roles.
Navigating this complex environment can be challenging and female leaders must learn how to overcome those obstacles, position themselves for promotion, and seize opportunities for career progression.
The APAC Women in Retail & Consumer Goods Leadership Summit will provide you with the tools you need to build your leadership skills and give you the confidence and courage to put yourself forward for new opportunities. Network with some of the foremost industry leaders across the APAC region and maximise your potential through engaging presentations, interactive panel discussions, and expert leadership advice. Join the movement to support women's leadership and gain key tips to propel your career in the retail and consumer goods sector.
Learn practical strategies to:
• Overcome obstacles to career progression
• Leave a positive legacy as a leader
• Juggle personal & professional responsibilities
• Seize the right opportunities for you
• Build better relationships to underpin your career
• Lead with influence & impact
Who will attend?
• Current, future and aspiring women leaders from all roles across retail & consumer goods
• HR, Diversity, Learning & Development, Inclusion and Cultural Change professionals
• Male Champions of Change and those looking to better understand the challenges women face
2019 Speakers
Erica Berchtold
Chief Executive Officer, The Iconic
Carolyn Creswell
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Carman's Kitchen
Andre Reich
Former Chief Operating Officer, Target Australia
Cindy Tan
Global Vice President, Retail, Tripadvisor (Singapore)
Sarah Kearney
Group General Manager of eCommerce, The Warehouse Group (New Zealand)
Caroline Waite
Director, Sales, Frucor Suntory
Bec Watts
Head of Digital Marketing, Myer
Susan Catania
General Manager, Snacks, Nestle Australia
Nick Shelton
General Manager, People, Amart Furniture
Julia Miller Sensini
General Manager, Living & Design, Kmart Australia
Kristy Wilson
General Manager, Brands Marketing, Fonterra
Dominique Lamb
Chief Executive Officer, National Retail Association
Sarah Gale
Executive Coach & Founder & Former Judge, Wearing Your Worth & Project Runway Australia
Katherine Robertson
Leadership Coach, Facilitator, & Consultant, Lead by Example Consulting
Kate Bates
Head of Marketing, Peregrine Corporation
2019 Partners
ENDORSERS & MEDIA PARTNERS:
• CareerSpot
• The Dream Collective