Event Details
Date: Friday 7 March 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm AEDT
Venue: The Calyx, Sydney
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Join your retail peers to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday March 7, with an unforgettable lunch at The Calyx, nestled in the breathtaking grounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
You will hear from some of our community’s most inspirational leaders including Janet Menzies, Country Manager, Amazon who will join us on stage for a fireside chat.
Stay tuned for further speaker announcements in the coming weeks.
Tickets are limited – ensure you’ve secured your spot today to connect with industry peers, enjoy delicious food, and join the conversation. Special thanks to our sponsor Afterpay.
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Speakers
Janet Menzies
Country Manager, Amazon
Janet brings extensive global leadership experience to her role as Country Manager for Amazon in Australia and Singapore, where she also oversees the China Global Store business. Prior to joining Amazon, Janet worked with Cochlear, an Australian manufacturer of medical devices, as General Manager, Australia and New Zealand.
Her earlier career included 15 years in management consulting, notably with McKinsey & Company. Passionate about advancing women in leadership, Janet was the inaugural CEO of Champions of Change Coalition, working with 300+ leaders to increase the representation of women in leadership and continues as the conveyor of its STEM group.
She also co-founded and was the former Chair of Apropela, a not-for-profit that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses through connections to suppliers, partners and customers.
Originally from Canada, Janet has lived in Australia for over 15 years and previously spent 12 years in various U.S. cities including Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley.
She holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia.
