2024 Saluting Sydney Women Lunch
The Wilson Foundation was thrilled to participate in the 2024 Saluting Sydney Women lunch - an annual celebration of a trailblazing Sydney woman. The 2024 Saluting Sydney Women lunch honoured Professor Jennifer Westacott AO.
Professor Westacott is the Chancellor of Western Sydney University, Chair of the Bradfield Development Authority, Special Advisor at KPMG, and a long-time Non-Executive Director at Westfarmers. She also serves as Australia’s Business Champion to Indonesia, Chair of Future Generation Global, and sits on the Board of ATCO, in addition to her role as a global ambassador for NSW.
During her inspiring acceptance speech, Professor Westacott issued a powerful call to action for the next generation of leaders.
Live a life of purpose
Take risks and ask questions
Build personal resilience
Surround yourself with people you love and great friends
Collaborate be a part of winning teams and don’t be afraid to be a small part of big things
You can read Jennifer’s full speech here.
“I was also fortunate to be surrounded by people who were the circuit breakers in my life. They shared the same values and vision as me – reinforcing my sense of self and my purpose and mission.” —Chancellor Professor Jennifer Westacott AO
We were proud to attend this event as matched funding partners for the Sydney Women’s Fund 2024 Urgent Domestic and Sexual Violence Appeal which raise $735,000 for organisations delivering essential domestic and sexual violence services.
Photo Credit: Carla Orsatti CoCreate