Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2014

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Chair of the Board of Trustees Ms Elizabeth Jameson facilitated an engaging discussion.

‘Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.’ (HILLARY CLINTON)

The discussion, moderated by Chair of the Board of Trustees Ms Elizabeth Jameson, was informative, inspiring, insightful and highly entertaining as the panellists shared personal stories from their careers. Attended by more than 100 guests, Breaking Down the Boardroom Door was the inaugural event in an engaging Grammar Women series planned for 2014 — this exciting programme will harness the wisdom and expertise of the Girls Grammar community across a diverse range of topics.

The panel comprised: Dr Cherrell Hirst ao (Anderssen 1963) Former Chair, BGGS Board of Trustees Non–Executive Director Ms Kathy Hirschfeld (1977) Non–Executive Director Dr Sally Pitkin (Former BGGS parent and former BGGS Trustee)

Non–Executive Director, Super Retail Group Ltd Adjunct Professor, The University of Queensland Business School Ms Kerryn Newton (BGGS parent) Managing Director, Directors Australia

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Tasker, S–J. (2013, September 26). Boardroom progress with a quarter of new directors female. Retrieved from http://www.theaustralian.com.au/ business/companies/boardroom–progress–with–a–quarter–of–new–directors–female/story–fn91v9q3–1226727210956 Colvin, C. (2012). Scholarships to grow the pool of board–ready women. Media Release retrieved from http://www.companydirectors.com.au/General/ Header/Media/Media–Releases/2012/Scholarships–to–grow–the–pool–of–board–ready–women

Combe, R. (2012). At the pinnacle of Hillary Clinton’s career . Elle. http://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/at-the-pinnacle-of-hillary-clintons-career-654140

WINTER ISSUE / 2014