The Australia-Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) co-hosted, with Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) and Xodus, the inaugural Perth Chapter event! Yvonne Yap (NRF Senior Associate) moderated a panel discussion on the Australia – Japan relationships and “Empowering Women in Energy”, with guest speakers Ayumi Sugita (TOKYO GAS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD) Dr Simone de Morton (CO2CRC Limited) and Celeste Koravos (Xodus, Australia Japan Business Council of Victoria (AJBCV)
Key Takeaways from the Panel and Audience Q&A: Opportunities and challenges that arise from the AJ energy space: The importance of a diverse pool of talent in achieving net-zero; How we can not only attract and retain but also empower women to take leadership roles; and The opportunity to use characteristics that are traditionally seen as disadvantageous as an advantage.
Thank you to each attendee, for your kind attentiveness and willingness to engage!
May 2024