2009 Melbourne Leadership Series
Career Development and Networking for Alumni
The University of Melbourne is dedicated to supporting the career and professional development of alumni. In 2009 we are bringing together some of our most interesting, successful and entrepreneurial alumni to talk about their career to date, the successes they have had, lessons they have learned along the way and give advice to alumni in the earlier stages of their professional journey, in a suite of programs in Melbourne and across Asia.
Now more than ever, we want to provide opportunities around the world for alumni to glean valuable advice from fellow graduates and make useful connections to further your career.
Upcoming Events
Hong Kong
15 October 2009
7.30 – 10.00pm
CPA Australia
20/F, Tai Yau Building,
181 Johnston Road,
Wanchai
Hong Kong
澳洲會計師公會 - 香港分會
香港灣仔莊士敦道181號
大有大廈20樓
Dress: Business Attire
Bring: Your business (name) cards for networking and the lucky prize draw
Price: This event is sponsored by the University of Melbourne. There is no cost to attend.
Refreshments: Will be provided
Bookings Essential by Monday 12 October.
Please click here to make a booking.
Speakers include:
Mr Bill Stacey, (MBA 1991), Chairman, Lion Rock Institute - is the Chairman of Hong Kong's leading free-market think tank, the Lion Rock Institute. He is on the board of advisers of the Mannkal Economic Education Foundation and has been involved in financial-market reform for the past 25 years as an executive with leading financial institutions in Asia and globally. He has led restructuring initiatives, conducted strategic assessments and provided input to reform proposals. As a senior equity analyst with Credit Suisse, he led research on the three largest China financial-sector IPOs and is a leading commentator on the financial systems in the region. He is currently a director in a boutique securities house, Aviate Global.
Ms Jackie Wong, (BCom 1995), Director, Global Associates - As the Director of specialist recruitment consultancy at Global Associates, Jackie Wong drives a highly-successful business that helps clients across Greater China to recruit executives in banking and finance.
Jackie graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce and MA in International Business Management at City University of Hong Kong. Early in her graduate career, she worked as a consultant providing advisory services to Hong Kong students planning to study in Australia. Inspired by a passion to help businesses meet their recruitment needs and job seekers realise their career ambitions, she moved into Executive Search as a Human Resources Consultant before joining Global Associates.
Jackie has been an active member of the Alumni Association of the University of Melbourne (HK) since graduating, and served as President from 2002 – 2004.
Mr Gene Tang, (BEng Hons. 1995, BSc 1996), 2010 National President, Junior Chamber of Commerce International Hong Kong - her businesses span a diverse range of fields, including trading, information technology and medical tool production. Gene graduated from the University of Melbourne with Bachelors degrees in Electrical Engineering (Hons 1995) and Science (1996) and has since gained more than 10 years experience in information technology. His business projects include Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), office automation, website development and client relationship management systems (CRM), and he conducts business in the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, South Africa and Australia. Multi-national corporations and listed companies are among his major clients. For more than 12 years, Gene has shared his time between building his businesses and serving the community. As President Elect of the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong and Deputy Secretary of the YELITES Group, he has lead and served in various community development projects, including one that raised funds to build nine primary schools and two secondary schools to accommodate more than 6000 students in Guizhou, China.
Ms Jasmine Lu, (MIntl Bus 2006), Senior Business Development Manager, Victorian Government Business Office - is helping Victorian firms expand their international business into the Greater China Region. Her rich experience in this field stems from a Master of International Business from the University of Melbourne and many years work experience with the Australian Trade Commission as a Business Development Manager. In that role, she provided advisory services to Australian companies seeking to do business in China. In her career with the Australian Trade Commission and the Victorian Government, Jasmine has delivered high quality projects across Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China.
Past Events
Our leadership events have brought together some of our most interesting and entrepreneurial alumni to talk about their careers to date, the successes they’ve had, the lessons they’ve learned and how their University of Melbourne degrees have helped them on their journey.
>> Singapore, 5 August 2009
>> Melbourne, 13 May 2009
>> Malaysia, 6 May 2009
Singapore, 5 August 2009
National Library Board, 7.00 – 10.00pm
The Singapore event featured the following speakers:
- Mr Bay Yew Chuan (BE 1965, MBA 1970)
Vice-Chairman: Store + Deliver + Logistics Pte Ltd
- Mr Chaly Mah (BCom 1980), CEO, Deloitte Asia Pacific
- Dr Derrick Sim (MBA 2002), Franchise Director, GlaxoSmithKline Asia Pacific
View speaker bios
View a photo gallery of the event
Watch a podcast of this event
Melbourne, 13 May 2009
The Melbourne event featured:
- Chris Arnott (BSc(Hons) 1996), Managing Director, Alluvium Consulting
- Monique Conheady (BA/BEng(Hons) 2001), Co-Founder & CEO, Flexicar
- Michele Hamdorf (MEnnterp(Exec) 2007), Managing Director, GRL Mobile
View a photo gallery of the event
Listen to a podcast of this event
Malaysia, 6 May 2009