Upcoming Events
- Friday, 12 February 2010. AMCHAM Internode Business Series Luncheon
- Friday, 5 March 2010. AMCHAM Deloitte Business Luncheon
Guest Speakers
Frank Seeley AM
Roger Drake AM
Nick Bianco AM
AMCHAM Internode Business Series Luncheon
Friday, 12 February 2010
11.45 – 2.00pm
InterContinental
Guest Speakers:
Frank Seeley AM
- Seeley International
, Roger Drake AM
- Drake Supermarkets
, Nick Bianco AM
- Bianco Group
SA Business - Looking Forward
Growing a business based in South Australia a problem? We don't think so!While other businesses seek legislation to protect them, these guys just go out and kick goals. Three of SA's most successful business leaders tell their stories of outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship. They will also talk about their company plans for 2010 and beyond - and how they view the local and Australian economy.
Frank Seeley AM
Seeley InternationalFrank Seeley founded Seeley International in 1972. Today Seeley International is an innovative global leader in the design and manufacture of portable and ducted climate control solutions for the home, commercial and industrial markets and are sold in more than 70 countries.
A strong focus on research and development - over $4 million spent annually - ensures Seeley meets its corporate mission of leading the industry through continuous innovation and technological advancement.
Roger Drake AM
Drake SupermarketsIn 1974, after 9 years at Coles Myer, Roger established his own business by purchasing his first store for $29,000 in Mitcham.
The company has grown opportunistically since then and now owns 46 stores throughout South Australia and Queensland, with a turnover in excess of $700 million and 5500 employees nationally.
Drake Supermarkets is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia and specialises in supermarket retailing.
Nick Bianco AM
Bianco GroupThe Bianco Group is a leading South Australian company with a proud history. From an Adelaide bricklaying business established by Nick Bianco in 1970 to now employing over 450, the Bianco Group is a leading supplier to the building, construction, civil, Government and mining industries. He has several honours including Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and is well known in Adelaide and interstate. Nick was a national finalist in the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
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Guest Speaker
Catriona Noble
AMCHAM Deloitte Business Luncheon
Friday, 5 March 2010
12 noon – 2.00pm
InterContinental, North Terrace, Adelaide
Guest Speaker:
Catriona Noble
- McDonald's Australia
"Talking Business with……."
Catriona Noble
McDonald's AustraliaCatriona is Managing Director for McDonald’s Australia with responsibility for Marketing, Public Affairs, Operations, Supply Chain, the Pacific Islands and Business Planning.
Catriona has had a distinguished career progressing up through the ranks in McDonald’s. She was promoted to Restaurant Manager at 19 years of age. As one of the youngest Restaurant Managers in McDonald’s Australia she was responsible for a restaurant with a turnover in excess of $4 million and 100 staff.
She is a member of the Corporation’s Top Management Team in Australia and was appointed an Officer of the company in 2001 and in 2007, Catriona was appointed to the Board of McDonald’s Australia after previously holding an advisory directorship during 2006. Catriona was appointed Regional Manager for the McDonald’s Corporation for the Southern Region of Australia in 2005 – 2007 and in 2003, Catriona was appointed to the role of National Marketing Manager. Prior to this, Catriona spent 20 years in Operations and as Director of Operations in NSW McOpCo responsible for 127 restaurants.
During her time with McDonald’s Australia and as National Training Manager, The National Training Centre in Sydney was recognised as a centre of excellence for the Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.
As an Operations Consultant, Catriona relocated to Newcastle for two years where she assisted in the acquisition of a group of licensee owned restaurants. She was responsible for executing a reinvestment plan in that region of over $5 million. The results included: Improving sales by 5% above the market average; improving operating standards from an average graded visit of 86% to 92%; Retaining and developing the employee base and improving profits by 20%.