Perth, BWA, International Business Women: Powerful Insights Panel Q&A

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21 NOV Thu 2019

4:45 PM 7:00 PM

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Join Business Women Australia, supported by our friends and colleagues from the Hong Kong Business Association and the United Nations Association of Australia as we facilitate an all-female panel discussion moderated by HKABA Vice President, Winnie Lai Hadad. Our Panel Q&A will explore real stories, insights, achievements, opportunities and challenges in International Business.

When it comes to global business and cross border management, the importance of research, relationship development, communication and planning cannot be underestimated. Hear our experienced panel of female leaders - Dr Sandy Chong, Joanne Bradbury and Amanda Healy, as they share their diverse experiences in successfully developing cross border partnerships and achieving international goals. Demand for Australian products, food, wine, cultural exports, education, and intellectual services is continuing to grow in Hong Kong, China,the UK and Europe. Our impact as innovators, collaborators and ethical global citizens is key.
Dr Sandy Chong will provide an insight into the United Nation's SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) laying out a path to 2030 to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and protect the planet. 17 SDGs apply to all countries, including Australia. Developing strong relations with our partnering nations needs to be high on the agenda for Australian businesses. Hear how our panel of leading women contemplate these global goals in their endeavours as they share their stories.

Join us for this exciting collaboration between BWA, BDO Australia (WA), HKABA and the United Nations Association of Australia on presenting a panel of inspirational and experienced business women whose international expertise, insights and experience will be worth hearing.
This event is hosted by our generous sponsors at BDO Australia (WA). Canapes and refreshments will be provided including delicious 3drops wines. A further thanks to BWA national flagship event sponsors 3drops and Shadforth Financial Group and state sponsors, HHG Legal Group.
Places are limited, so book your spot today and join the conversation.
Pippa Hobson, Winnie Lai Hadad, Joanne Bradbury, Dr Sandy Chong, Amanda Healy
ABOUT OUR MODERATOR:
Winne Lai Hadad - Born in Hong Kong, Winnie was educated in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Melbourne and Perth. She is a qualified lawyer, Certified Practising Accountant, Mineral Economist, a wife and mum. Winnie has expertise in change management, corporate governance and business process improvement and has been involved in listings on the ASX. She is involved with both inbound and outbound Chinese investments. Her past roles include implementing Coca-Cola bottling strategies into greater China and administering the first Chinese direct investment in an iron ore mine in the Pilbara. Winnie has had an impressive corporate career in senior executive roles and is the Director of Winn Consulting Pty Ltd, the Vice President of HKABA-WA, a Non Executive Director (NEDs) for Listed, unlisted and Not-for profit Boards.
ABOUT OUR PANEL:
Joanne Bradbury - Joanne is the Owner of 3drops and has seen her vision of the 3drops brand develop as a producer of stunning, premium wines and extra virgin olive oil. Over the past 20 years, as the grape vines and olive trees have grown, Joanne has worked closely with her winemaking and viticultural team, to cultivate the unique 3drops style. She also works closely with 3drops’ Australian Distributors, as well as 3drops agents in South Korea, Hong Kong and China. Joanne’s expertise has seen her on a range of boards and organizations including past roles as member and Committee Chair of the Wine Show of Western Australia, Board member of the Great Southern Wine Producers, and Board member of Wines of WA (Wine Industry body), Councillor for the Royal Agricultural Society of WA and currently as a leading member of Business Women Australia and curator of BWA Flagship events.
Dr Sandy Chong - A Harvard alumnus, Sandy is the founder of Verity Consulting and President of the United Nations Association of Australia (WA). She earned her PhD (2003) in Information Systems and specialises in global business communication. Leading international growth projects, Sandy is passionate about driving business performances with social impact. A strong advocate of international trade and economic empowerment as a way to peace and security, Sandy is the Winner of 2019 Asia's Top Sustainability Superwoman, Singapore; 2017 Stevie Awards for Women in Business, USA; and 2016 Singapore Management Consultant of the Year Award. Sandy has been appointed the International Mentor of Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Global Ambassador for The Inspiring Rarebirds.
Amanda Healy - Amanda is a proud Wonnarua woman. She has spent most of her life in WA with extensive experience in the mining industry, both in Australia, Africa and Canada – working for miners such as BHP, Rio Tinto and WMC. She founded award-winning Pilbara based Engineering business Maxx Engineering which was sold to a large international company in 2015. In 2017 Amanda joined forces with David Flett and Roy Messer to form Warrikal, an Indigenous majority-owned mechanical services business, combining 50 years of experience in shutdowns and turnarounds in the Pilbara. Amanda is the CEO of Warrikal, and continues her passion for social responsibility through Kirrikin - a social enterprise sharing profits with Indigenous artists digitally printing stunning Aboriginal artwork onto luxurious cashmere and silk scarves, ties and resort wear. Rapidly developing an international reputation, Kirrikin won an Ecommerce award through the Export Council of Australia, was a finalist in the national awards in 2016 and in 2018 Kirrikin won another Export Council award in the Creative Industries field.
OUR HOST:
Pippa Hobson - Pippa is BDO Australia's Perth Office Chair & Partner in Risk Advisory Services. She has over 20 years’ experience in governance and risk advisory; working with clients across all sectors, including the public sector, listed and non-listed companies in the private sector and not for profit entities. Before joining BDO in 2018, Pippa was a Risk Consulting and Internal Audit Partner at a mid-tier accounting firm, having joined the firm in 2012 as a Principal in the Audit and Assurance service line. Prior to this role, Pippa worked for a global accounting firm for over 14 years. She is a Member of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand, Associate Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors Australia and an Accredited Practitioner – Lifestyles Inventory.
ABOUT HKABA (WA)

The mission of HKABA is to promote global co-operation, communication exchange and synergy among the Hong Kong business associations worldwide. The aim is to provide a unified global voice that will enhance business and investment opportunities in and through Hong Kong. The Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide is a unique network of 42 Hong Kong Business Associations in 31 countries and regions with over 13,000 individual associates. Each of these Associations has their own individual members who are top business people and SMEs in their home country. They are Hong Kong's closest allies and partners in the world market. The Federation is a non-profit-making organisation limited by guarantee.