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100 Women in Operations: Daniela Zingovski, Customer Service Manager – Qantas
16.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Daniela's career spans accounts, data and performance insights, customer service coordination, and operational leadership. Known for her people-focused leadership style, adaptability through change, and commitment to inclusive team environments. She…
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100 Women in Operations: Kelly Riddle, National Business Development Manager – Energy Power Systems Australia
12.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Over 15 years Kelly progressed through administration, sales, management and business development roles, crediting her growth to strong mentors and an inclusive industry. She is proud to see more women…
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100 Women in Operations: Alice Makardij, Commercial Director – Growth and Innovation, George Weston Foods
10.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Beginning her career as a chemical engineer in the Middle East, Alice has built a global career across technical, commercial and leadership roles in New Zealand and Australia. Read more…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Introducing NAWO’s Framework for Gender Balance
06.02.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Webinar
In the first of our 'Tuning into the Nine Dials' sessions for 2026, participants explored the Nine Dials for Gender Balance, NAWO's powerful framework for taking action on gender balance.…
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100 Women in Operations: Lena O’Hagan, Principal Health and Safety – Fortescue
06.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Lena supports global projects. Starting out in the Pilbara, her work has taken her to more than five countries. Committed to creating inclusive workplaces, Lena has joined historically male-oriented emergency…
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100 Women in Operations: Melanie Werner, Portfolio Manager – Sydney Water
03.02.26 100 Women in Operations
After moving from operations into digital through major website and billing/CRM projects, Melanie now drives results-focused transformation and is passionate about building diverse, inclusive workforces.
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The Evolution of Flexibility: A Personal Reflection on Work, Identity, and Change
03.06.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
By Louise Weine When I began my career over 25 years ago, office culture was steeped in symbolism and tradition. Leaving a jacket on the back of your chair was…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Lynn Johnson, DEI Lead Asia Pacific, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa, CHEP
30.05.25 100 Women in Operations
Lynn Johnson is DEI Lead AMETA at CHEP, with nearly 20 years’ experience across engineering, supply chain, FMCG, pharma, and nutraceuticals. After a career in manufacturing operations, she transitioned into…Read more -
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Inclusive, Equitable Leadership: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters
28.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential for modern operations. At NAWO’s recent forum, leaders agreed: true inclusion is active, accountable, and built into everyday practice. It means listening deeply, recognising…Read more -
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NAWO Career Club: Working with recruiters for your next career move
22.05.25 Career Club Event Webinar
In this Career Club session, NAWO welcomed Scott Logan, Manager of Engineering, Operations & Technical at Six Degrees Executive, for a candid and insightful conversation about career progression in operations…Read more -
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What a Job!: Viv Worden, Executive General Manager Operations, Detmold Group
08.05.25 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In this special extended What a Job session, hear from Viv Worden about her extensive experience in operational industries, spanning multiple areas and countries. These informal sessions are exclusive for…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Louise Waddell, Work Pack and Completions Coordinator, Monadelphous
08.05.25 100 Women in Operations
With 35 years of experience, Louise brings deep expertise in technical support and project coordination. She works closely with clients, company leadership, and cross-functional teams in engineering, production, materials, logistics,…Read more -
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Five Uncomfortable Truths of Allyship
01.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
An ally, quite simply, is someone who takes action to support a group they are not part of. Whether you’re an employee, a team leader, a manager, or a director,…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Jody Smith Packaging Shift Leader and Resource Coordinator, Treasury Wine Estates
28.04.25 100 Women in Operations
Treasury Wine Estates has offered Jody a range of opportunities across different roles, but it was in people leadership that she found her true passion. She has built strong, collaborative…Read more -
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Looking to build your business presentation skills? In our April 2025 Career Club session we were joined by speaker, coach, and engineer Brenda Denbesten, who shared her top tips for…Read more
