Australian Women in DC | A Conversation on Modern Leadership with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM | 8 April 2024
Australian Women in DC
Australian Women in DC (AWDC) is a forum built on the camaraderie and partnership of Australians and Americans to create and strengthen professional and social networks, showcase the diversity and strength of women’s contribution and leadership, with particular highlights on Australian’s contributions, investment and presence in Washington DC.
We operate on a not for profit basis with a volunteer Organizing Committee of DC based Australian female leaders. We are supported through the American Australian Association and we work in collaboration with the Australian Embassy.
Globally recognized thought leader, best-selling author, leadership guru, Kirstin Ferguson headlines our next Australian Women in DC event.
A Conversation on Modern Leadership with Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM
Event Information
Dr Kirstin Ferguson on findings from her research in her best selling book Head and Heart – The Art of Modern Leadership. Kirstin is one of the world’s recognized leadership experts. She recently won the globally prestigious Thinkers50 Distinguished Award for Leadership. An author, columnist, company director and former business leader who began her career in the Royal Australian Air Force, Kirstin writes a weekly column on leadership in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, has a PhD in leadership and culture and is an adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology Business School. Kirstin was appointed Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to business and gender equality.
Program
5:30 PM Registration, Networking Drinks with Aussie-style hors d’oeuvres
6:00 PM Program
Event Commencement, Welcome & Introduction
Co-Host – Nerida King
Keynote Speaker & Discussion Panel
Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM spent fifteen years as a board chair and company director, sitting on a wide range of private company, large publicly listed and government boards. These roles also included an appointment by the Australian Prime Minister as Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Kirstin’s executive career included roles as CEO of a global consulting firm, and a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm.
Closing Remarks, Thanks & Information on Future AWDC events
Co-Host – Dr Rebecca Johnson AM
7:30 PM Networking Drinks with Aussie-style hors d’oeuvres
8:00 PM Event close
Date & Time
Monday, April 8th, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Program begins at 6:00 PM
RSVP
Thu 4 April 2024
Spaces are limited. RSVP essential.
Location
The Embassy of Australia
(The Julia Gillard Room)
1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20036
Photo ID required
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