A showcase of talent – and signal for the future
The Financial Review Women in Leadership Awards is now in its second year, and being part of the judging panel is a true privilege.
I'm sure I speak for the entire panel when I say that the depth and breadth of female talent in the running for the awards made the judging process extremely challenging. These awards are a showcase of the many accomplished women who are making a significant contribution to Australia.
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