Women on Ag Boards

Australian Women in Agriculture invests in women to influence the agriculture agenda. At our national conference in September we were astounded by the response to our Women on Ag Boards sessions. AWiA shares the ambition of having more women appointed to agricultural boards and is keen to support the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry to this end. The first in a series of activities is our Women on Ag Boards pathways, insights and lessons event. Join Cathy McGowan and Narelle Hooper for an inspiring evening on Tuesday 12th November via Zoom. Here they will both share practical tips and insights about board pathways and leadership, as well some of the lessons they’ve learnt throughout their distinguished careers.

Cathy McGowan – Cathy  is the chair of AgriFutures Australia which is one of the 15 Research and Development corporations serving the Australia Agricultural sector.  She was formally the federal Member of Parliament for Indi and has an extensive background in community, not for profit and other boards. Cathy’s book “Cathy Goes to Canberra” has recently been republished by Monash Uni and a special discount is available for AWiA members – To order insert CIM20 in the caption box when checking out (https://publishing.monash.edu/product/cathy-goes-to-canberra-updated/)

Narelle Hooper – Narelle is an award-winning business editor and author who has interviewed top global & national business leaders and facilitated forums for CEDA, Chief Executive Women, the Business Council of Australia, ASIC, the AICD, the Global Summit of Women. Her career has spanned print, radio, TV and digital with the nation’s leading media groups – the ABC, Australian Financial Review, SBS TV and BRW – and private business, NFP and government boards.