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BRISBANE WOMEN'S NED LUNCH: IN THE CHAIR

What happens when Queensland's sharpest board Chairs tell the truth about what really goes on in the boardroom?

Join us for an exclusive lunch where three of Brisbane's most accomplished non-executive directors pull back the curtain on the art of chairing boards—from managing difficult dynamics to driving accountability when it counts.

This is 50+ years of combined board experience distilled into clear insights into the behaviours that deliver exceptional performance.

Why you can't miss this

The best chairs don't just run meetings—they create the conditions for great decisions, uncomfortable conversations, and real performance. Our panel will explore:

• How to facilitate board discussions that create engagement and clarity
• Managing director dynamics when egos, experience, and expertise collide
• The chair's role in accountability: holding boards and executives to delivery
• How chairs support boards through complexity, crisis, and strategic uncertainty

You'll walk away with practical strategies for managing board dynamics and driving performance whether you're aspiring to chair roles, currently a non-executive director or advisory board chair.

The details

Limited to 50 seats at

Blackbird Restaurant Riverside Centre Brisbane

Our delicious lunch includes:

• Arrival chef selections canapes
• 2 courses with sides and bread
• 2 hour beverage package

This event sells out. If you're building a NED career or want to understand what separates good chairs from great ones, secure your spot now.

Who should attend

• Aspiring non-executive directors building board portfolios
• Current NEDs wanting to transition to the chair
• Current NEDs and chairs wanting to build their network
• Senior executives preparing for board careers

Meet Our Panel

Abigail Cheadle is a Chartered Accountant and listed-company board veteran with more than 30 years’ experience across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Since returning to Australia, she has served on ten ASX-listed boards — twice as Chair, seven times as Audit & Risk Committee Chair, and once as Remuneration & Nominations Committee Chair.

She is currently Chair of Shriro Holdings Ltd (ASX: SHM) and Audit & Risk Committee Chair of Reef Casino Trust (ASX: RCT), LGI Ltd (ASX: LGI) and Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX: AIH).

Abigail’s executive career spans senior leadership roles with EY, Deloitte, Kroll and KordaMentha (Partner), where she developed deep expertise in executive management, corporate finance, strategy, governance, risk management, and complex transformation across the technology, financial services, consumer goods, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. She brings hard-won judgement and steady leadership to organisations navigating growth, transition, and significant change.

Susan Forrester is an accomplished ASX Chair and Non-Executive Director known for bringing clarity, courage, and strategic focus to the boardroom. She currently chairs Jumbo Interactive Limited and serves on the board of IRESS Limited—two leading SaaS-driven technology businesses transforming their markets.

Recognised for her leadership in people and culture, Susan has chaired Remuneration / People and Culture committees across ASX-listed technology companies including IRESS, Plenti, Xenith IP and Over the Wire. She’s passionate about shaping high-performing executive teams, strengthening culture, and aligning remuneration with long-term impact, to drive long term shareholder value. A member of the National Board of the AICD and the Takeovers Panel, Susan is widely regarded as a trusted voice in modern governance and board leadership.