Role model for corporate achievers – FUTURE SUMMIT 2007: Shaping the future: [1 All-round Country Edition]
Stapleton, John. Weekend Australian [Canberra, A.C.T] 05 May 2007: 35.
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ADC is an Australian-owned not-for-profit non-political organisation that promotes leadership and business excellence. TheAustralian is the Media Partner for Future Summit 2007. The Leadership Awards are an important part of Future Summit 2007, to be held on May 14 and 15 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne.
Among award recipients are Kevin Fong, managing director of Goolarri Media Enterprises in Broome, for his contribution to indigenous culture; Jeremy Steele, a director in ANZ Capital with an interest in business ownership succession; Anna Reynolds, who has been working to raise awareness of climate change through the World Wildlife Fund for Nature; and Simon Moss, chief operating officer forthe Oaktree Foundation, a youth-run international aid organisation. Another recipient, Tom Dawkins, founder of Vibewire, promotes theuse of media and the arts to help young people express themselves.
The Future Summit Leadership Awards 2007 gives outstanding new- generation leaders the opportunity to be recognised for their achievements and by attending Future Summit, to contribute to shaping Australia’s future. To register for the summit or for more information visit www.futuresummit.org
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GERALDINE Chin Moody, at age 31, is already a serious over- achiever.
From a Chinese family in Darwin, she will add to her many accomplishments this month with a Leadership Award at the Future Summit 2007.
She hopes this will allow her to fulfil her ambition of encouraging people from diverse backgrounds to achieve in the corporate world.
After a combined science-law degree at ANU and a University Medal, Ms Chin Moody completed a Master of Law at Harvard University as a Fulbright Scholar and last year won the NSW Telstra Business Women’s Award for young women.
Before joining leading international law firm Baker & McKenzie she held the senior executive position of general manager, people and development, with the Australian stock exchange, where she was instrumental in driving a culture of performance and increasing staff engagement.
In her spare time she has worked as an English tutor for asylum- seekers and is a strong advocate of the role of mentors, diversity inthe workplace and corporate social responsibility.
“Despite the fact I came from a Chinese family in Darwin and am a young female, I have been given a chance to take on senior executive roles. Strong mentors have helped me to navigate the corporate world and create these opportunities.”
Ms Chin Moody is among the best and the brightest of a new generation of leaders. Organisers of the Future Summit ADC (Australian Davos Connection), hope that by bringing them together their stellar achievements will have benefits spilling down thegenerations.
ADC is an Australian-owned not-for-profit non-political organisation that promotes leadership and business excellence. TheAustralian is the Media Partner for Future Summit 2007. The Leadership Awards are an important part of Future Summit 2007, to be held on May 14 and 15 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne.
One thing the 26 recipients of the Leadership Awards have in common is that they are all astonishing over-achievers. They were selected from corporate, academic, government and community sectors and already occupy positions of responsibility in their fields.
Among the winners are The Australian‘s senior writer and Walkley Award winner Caroline Overington and journalist turned manager Shane Rodgers, deputy general manager of Quest Community Newspapers.
ADC chief operating officer Caroline Johnston said the awards “provide an opportunity for awardees to build active relationships with both their peers and senior leaders”.
Among award recipients are Kevin Fong, managing director of Goolarri Media Enterprises in Broome, for his contribution to indigenous culture; Jeremy Steele, a director in ANZ Capital with an interest in business ownership succession; Anna Reynolds, who has been working to raise awareness of climate change through the World Wildlife Fund for Nature; and Simon Moss, chief operating officer forthe Oaktree Foundation, a youth-run international aid organisation. Another recipient, Tom Dawkins, founder of Vibewire, promotes theuse of media and the arts to help young people express themselves.
2007 LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS
AUSTRALIAN Davos Connection congratulates the following Future Summit Leadership Award 2007 winners selected for their leadership ability and commitment to shaping the future of Australia.
Ms Suzanne Bell
Partner, Audit & Risk Advisory Services, KPMG
Ms Geraldine Chin Moody
Chief operating officer, Baker & McKenzie
Mr Gino Cocchiaro
Barrister and solicitor, Mangan Ey & Associates
Mr Peter Cooley
Director, Koori Communications & Training
Mr Colin Cornish
CEO, Australian Youth Orchestra
Mr Tom Dawkins
Founder and national co-ordinator, Vibewire
Mr Simon Divecha
State director, Big Switch
Ms Georgine Duncan
Project manager, Adelaide Solar City, Origin Energy
Ms Faiza El-Higzi
Founder, interim president, Al-Nisa Youth Group Inc
Mr Kevin Fong
Managing director, Goolarri Media Enterprises Pty Ltd
Ms Helene George
Company director, Creative Economy
Mr Adam Kaye
Managing director, Gersh Investment Partners Ltd
Mr Brent Lyons-Lee
Educator and corporate relations co-ordinator, Urban Seed
Dr Iain MacGill
Research co-ordinator, Centre for Energy and Environmental Markets, UNSW
Mr Andrew Miller
Group winery manager, Orlando Wyndham Group Pty Ltd
Mr Simon Moss
Chief operations officer, The Oaktree Foundation
Ms Caroline Overington
Senior writer, reporter and columnist, The Australian
Mr Cameron Paterson
Director of learning and teaching, Shore School
Ms Anna Reynolds
Deputy director, Global Climate Change Program, WWF International
Mr Shane Rodgers
Deputy general manager, Quest Community Newspapers
Ms Georgia Russell
Consultant, The Nous Group
Mr Jeremy Steele
Director, ANZ Capital
Ms Niki Vincent
Chief executive, Leaders Institute of South Australia
Ms Denise von Wald
Chief executive, Education Adelaide
Ms Eloise Wett
General manager, market operations, Australian Securities Exchange Ltd
Mr Michael Zorbas
General manager, government relations, Stockland
The Future Summit Leadership Awards 2007 gives outstanding new- generation leaders the opportunity to be recognised for their achievements and by attending Future Summit, to contribute to shaping Australia’s future. To register for the summit or for more information visit www.futuresummit.org