Women on Boards

How Christine Holgate and Annabel Crabb inspired Shirley Chowdhary to celebrate success. In May WOB member, and Women for Election Chair Shirley Chowdhary was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney in recognition of her achievements and leadership across industries, including her advocacy for the advancement of Indigenous education and gender equality. While many friends, colleagues and organisations congratulated Shirley on social media, it took Shirley weeks to post her fantastic achievement on her own social media pages after struggling with what she called her “inner battle”. >> Read the full story https://ow.ly/TUFT50SvGrw

Are you a board member facing the growing challenge of artificial intelligence risk management? An emerging responsibility of board members is to be advocates and guides for AI risk management. To be effective, boards need to establish a solid understanding of AI and know how to ask the right questions. Women on Boards is partnering with AI expert Amina Crooks, PhD for a series of virtual workshops on Navigating Generative AI. The 90 minute workshops are designed to equip board members with the knowledge and tools to gain a solid understanding of AI, learn how to ask the right questions, and ensure your organisation leverages the power of AI responsibly. Workshop Dates - 18 July and 20 August. >> Read more for registration details and more information https://ow.ly/Wz0850SvGBY

Congratulations to Women on Boards non-executive director Mary Sue Rogers on her new appointment as Advisory Board Chair for global coaching and leadership development firm AIIR Consulting. A longtime member of the AIIR Consulting Advisory Board, Mary Sue assumes the role previously held by Mitchell Kirschner, who will move into the position of Chairman Emeritus. >> Read more https://ow.ly/Jcx450SvFXZ

ADELAIDE LUNCHEON - BOOK NOW Join eminent South Australian business leader and Non Executive Director, Nikki Govan, to hear her take on the economic challenges and opportunities in South Australia and what it is like to serve at the pleasure of the Prime Minister on a unique and very Australian board. Nikki was appointed to the National Australia Day Council (NADC) in 2021. The NDAC actively promotes our national day to all Australians to inspire national pride and increase participation and engagement across all sectors of the community and acknowledge active citizenship and achievement. It is also responsible for determining and awarding the Australian of the Year. In addition to her work on NDCA, Nikki has beeen a Non-Executive Director on a wide range of boards for 20+ year in the innovation and business sectors. She is currently Chair of the Adelaide Economic Development Agency and Green Industries SA and on the board of Wirra Wirra Vineyards and Scotch College Adelaide. Those who love their food will also know Nikki as the co-owner (with her husband Doug) of the iconic Star of Greece restaurant at Port Willunga. The lunch is sponsored by Andreyev Lawyers. Hannah Andreyev, WOB Co-founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund OAM and WOB State Rep Jan Chorley will all be in attendance. An event not to be missed. >> Register https://ow.ly/OBZN50SvGjv

Women of Honour Podcast with Julie Adams OAM In this podcast Julie Adams, OAM, GAICD shares personal insights with Claire Braund OAM - from the 'lightbulb moment' which led to creating a home chemotherapy service after caring for her Dad with emphysema, to harnessing her entrepreneurial drive for good after her daughter Molly's tragic death by suicide following intimate partner abuse. Listener warning: this podcast deals with suicide. >> Listen to the podcast https://ow.ly/TeYB50SrsMf

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Public sector's gender pay gap narrower than private sector, but is a government job still a ‘good option for women’? >> Read the full story https://ow.ly/qvvV50SrsFq

What are directors earning? Australia’s top companies rewarded executives with generous pay increases over the past year, with around half of all board directors receiving increases in fixed remuneration, according to the latest annual Remuneration Survey from Governance Institute of Australia in partnership with @McGuirk Remuneration. >> Read more https://ow.ly/Moi150Srsrj

Great to see New Zealand WOB Members catching up in Auckland today with Kylah Morrison MEM GAICD. The WOB Vacancy Board features New Zealand Board Vacancies, providing a great resource if you are looking for board roles. >> Join before the EOFY and save 15% for full access to the WOB Vacancy Board https://lnkd.in/g5dQ32p5. Use code EOFY2024 at checkout.

Are you curious about Women on Boards and how we might assist you on your board journey? Join us this Wednesday 26 June for our FREE Introducing WOB webinar, presented by Claire Braund OAM. If you are thinking about joining, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our EOFY Offer - Join as a Premium or Classic member by 30 June 2024 and save 15%. >> Register for Webinar https://ow.ly/iWTI50SoROW >> Join / Find our more https://ow.ly/EvC450SoROY