Townsville Events

15-16 May 2014

Women on Boards, the internationally recognised organisation offering women opportunities to access board roles,
will be in Townsville in May to host its Pathways to Directorship program. You are invited to join WOB co-founder and
chair, Ruth Medd, at a series of events to:
improve your practical knowledge of directorship and give your boardroom aspirations some new life; and
consolidate your understanding with a panel of experienced directors.
Boardroom Conversation Networking Event
15th May from 5.30pm - 8.00pm
James Cook University, The Raintree Room at University Halls (upper oor), James Cook Drive, Townsville
Hear from an experienced panel on how to develop pathways to directorship in the Government, NFP and mutuals sector.
Women on Boards executive director, Claire Braund, facilitates an interactive and informative panel discussion around
achieving boardroom roles and working as a non executive director.
Cost: $55 WOB subscribers, $77 non-subscriber
Getting Started: Realising your board potential
16th May from 9:00am - 12:30pm
James Cook University, The Raintree Room at University Halls (upper oor),
James Cook Drive, Townsville
A highly practical and focussed workshop for those considering a rst board role or seeking to
add a new directorship to their portfolio. Understand your value to a board, learn strategies
for including board work in your career, sectors you could feasibly consider targeting, how
to go about your directorship campaign and where to focus your education and professional
development efforts.
Cost: $188 WOB subscribers, $315 non-subscriber
Online registration www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events
Contact WOB Ofce | 02 4362 1333 | contact@womenonboards.org.au
Workshop Presenter
Ruth Medd
Ruth has been pursuing a career as a non-executive director since 2000. She is Chair of Australian Ethical
Superannuation Ltd, Executive Chair of Women on Boards and a director of the National Foundation for
Australian Women. She is a former director of The Infants Home Asheld and the NSW Casino Control
Authority. Prior executive roles include the Executive Director of the Australian Association of National
Advertisers and senior positions with Telstra, the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal and the Federal government.
Panel Members
Roslyn Baker
A recognised leader known for excellence in business transformation, customer service and business strategy,
Roslyn has brought signicant change in her career to the way companies operate. She has held various
senior management and board positions across a diverse range of industries within the education, dairy and
petroleum industries. Roslyn is currently Chair of Ergon Energy Queensland Risk Management Committee,
Director of Cootharinga North Queensland and the following afliates: Community Relations & Fundraising
Committee and Lifestyle Services Committee. She holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Bachelor of
Commerce (Accounting) degree, a Diploma of Financial Markets and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute
of Company Directors.
Renita Garard OAM
Renita is a chartered accountant with in excess of 15 years experience in the provision of nancial and
taxation advice through roles within leading professional services rms. In particular, she has considerable
experience in the provision of taxation advisory and compliance services to corporate entities, private
family groups, superannuation funds and investment funds including provision of such services to listed
organisations. Renita is a Director of the Townsville Division of General Practice Limited (trading as Townsville
Mackay Medicare Local) and the chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and also a Member of the
Board of Management of LifeTec Queensland.
Jayne Arlett
Jayne is one of Townsvilles most successful businesswomen and has been actively involved in the local
business community for the past 25 years. She is a committed mentor and passionate about helping young
people achieve their goals. Jayne is the Chair of Townsville Fire / Consultant Sports Podiatrist and Director of
Townsville Podiatry Centre and The Athletes Foot.
Jayne has received a variety of Small Business Awards for her strategic management and procedural
development skills including Townsville Business Woman of the Year, AIM Small Business Owner of the Year
Regional & State and Telstra Small Business Owner of the Year State.
Supporters




Online registration www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events