Alumni Networking Event

Over 200 Alumni, both mentors and mentees, joined us in May at KPMG in Barangaroo for Pymble’s 2024 Alumni Networking Event.

We were delighted to welcome Vanessa Hudson (1987), Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Qantas Group, as our guest speaker and learn about her inspiring career journey. Being brave, taking initiative and trusting your team were some of the insights Vanessa shared in conversation with Eve Clark (1997), Pymble Board member.

Hosted by James Hunter, former Pymble Chair, Chris Fydler, Chair of the College Board, Dr Kate Hadwen, Principal and the Pymble Ex-Students’ Union, the Alumni Networking Event is an annual evening designed to promote professional connection, mentoring and support amongst our Alumni community.

The evening also included an engaging discussion panel with members of the Pymble Ladies’ College Board, facilitated by Dr Rowena Ditzell (1986), ESU President. Afterwards, our mentees could select to attend one-on-one mentoring sessions with their pre-chosen mentors or choose between three different careers workshops.

Claire Braund from Women on Boards hosted sessions on transitioning from executive life to working on company boards, Anna Raine from The Growth Faculty presented on increasing skill sets and exploring growth opportunities and Li-Enn Koo (1991), Pymble Board member, and Lisa Hills, Senior HR Business Partner advised on interview techniques and making a strong start in your career.

Thank you to all our presenters, facilitators, mentors and mentees for making the 2024 Alumni Networking Event another productive and successful evening. We look forward to welcoming you all again in 2025!