Leadership

More than four years after the pandemic introduced a whole new way of working, the debate on hybrid work is far from over.

20 speakers graced the stage at this year’s Forbes Australia Women’s Summit, sharing stories of failure, success, innovation, and adversity. For those of you who weren’t able to attend, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite quotes and key takeaways shared by the panellists at the summit.

Contos was just 21 years old when she started the Teach Us Consent movement. The activist shares her knowledge on how to build a social impact platform.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Sam Mostyn as Australia’s next Governor-General.

Sam Mostyn is one of the most respected and accomplished executives in Australia. Parliament is not in her future, but continuing to have impact is.

Founders Srinivas Njay and Bruce Kim bootstrapped interface.ai with $1 million of their own capital. Now the VCs are calling—but they’re waiting for the right partner.

If you’re even remotely interested in quality cuisine, you’re well aware of Daniel Boulud. The chef has amassed a whopping 11 James Beard awards during his legendary career. He currently holds four Michelin stars. But far less familiar to these same gourmands is the name Sebastien Silvestri. As CEO of The Dinex Group (founded by Boulud back in 1992), he is instrumental in the day-to-day operation of a restaurant empire that now includes 18 venues—including nine in New York, alone.

Last week’s private company pay gap data from WGEA has been met with mixed reactions. From feelings of despair through to outright denial by people who claim the data isn’t robust, or doesn’t reflect the reality of the difference in the kinds of jobs men and women are willing and able to do.

Silvija Martincevic grew up in Croatia. Her truck driver father and her shoemaker mother sent her to the US with $400 in her pocket. Fast-forward to 2021, and Martincevic would lead the US buy now, pay later fintech, Affirm, to its US$24 billion IPO. After a six-month career hiatus, she joined the Australian HR software platform, Deputy, as CEO.  

From logistics, to hotels, the Reserve Bank to the pop charts. These homegrown trailblazers are proving that the years after 50 shine bright.