In support of the A.G. Coombs Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, we were delighted to host the first in an ongoing series of A.G. Coombs Leadership Academy events championing the ‘Advancement of Women’ on 25 June.

The breakfast event in Melbourne saw 120+ A.G. Coombs business leaders, team members, female graduates and apprentices, together with clients, industry partners and special guests Richmond AFLW; in a collaborative forum to share insights and reflect on the progress and opportunities to advance women in the building services industry.

Championed by A.G. Coombs Group Managing Director, Russell Telford events like this create conversations that play an important role in contributing to stronger, more inclusive and high-performing workplaces.

The inaugural ‘Advancement of Women’ A.G.Coombs Leadership Academy event featured:

• Keynote presentation by Casey Morecroft, NAB Corpore Banking Executive.
• Q&A with 1^st and 4^th year A.G. Coombs Mechanical Plumber Apprentices, Sam Bertoni and Rainbow McIntosh.
• Q&A with Kerry Ryan, A.G. Coombs Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee
• Panel Discussion hosted by award winning sports journalist, Tiffany Cherry with:
  • Stephanie Graham, Managing Director, Lendlease
  • Casey Morecroft, Executive, NAB Corporate Banking
  • Clint Bizzell, High Performance & Mindset Specialist
  • Jodi Whelan, Executive Manager Customer Engagement, A.G. Coombs

Events like this and other activities underpinned by the A.G. Coombs Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan step us forward in our long-standing commitment to working with clients, stakeholders and the broader community to help evolve a traditionally male-dominated industry. One where improved representation, equity and opportunity is critical. It also provides the opportunity to build on, leverage and extend the educational and development programs that are well established across the A.G. Coombs Group.

Thank you to everyone who attended the inaugural ‘Advancement of Women’ A.G. Coombs Leadership Academy event and helping us champion progress and contribute to a stronger, more equitable building services industry.

For more information about the A.G. Coombs Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan and how we are advancing women, please contact Aaron Clark, A.G. Coombs Group Executive Leader for Social Procurement, Inclusion & Engagement using the Contact Us Form.