Please note, bookings for this function have now closed. To join the waitlist, please click the button above or email specialinterestgroups@mcc.org.au.
Reflecting her experience leading business, government and cultural institutions that make Melbourne so vibrant, we are looking forward to a robust and insightful conversation as Sally shares her thoughts on modern career, leadership opportunities, and her ambitions for our great city.
Alongside our tremendous MC, Jacqui Felgate, who returns for her third annual Breakfast, we know these two women will provide challenge and inspiration as they welcome us to join them in conversation.
Date: Thursday October 17, 2024
Time: 6.45am arrival for a 7.00am start. Formalities end at 9.00am
Location: Members' Dining Room
Dress code: Business attire
Cost: Full, Restricted and Provisional members: $80. Guests: $95.
We encourage you to put together a group or full table of 10. There is no limit to the number of guests an MCC member can book for.
Our events are inclusive - we welcome people of all gender identities to our events.
As one of Australia’s most well-known and respected leaders in government and business, Sally Capp AO is best known for her recent tenure as Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Sally was the first directly-elected female Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne. In this role, Sally honed her leadership skills in stakeholder engagement and communication, ESG projects and programs, and managing governance matters in both government and commercial contexts. Leading the City through the pandemic has given her deep insights into key priorities for managing through a crisis.
Sally began her career as a solicitor, after completing Law (Hons) and Commerce degrees at the University of Melbourne. She held senior roles at both KPMG and ANZ, and took the small business she co-founded to the ASX.
She was the first woman to hold the post of Agent-General for Victoria in the UK, Europe and Israel. She has also served as the CEO for the Committee for Melbourne. Prior to her role as Lord Mayor, Sally was Victorian Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia.
A passionate Magpie, in 2004 she made history as the first female board member of Collingwood FC. She has been involved in a number of charities, currently sitting on the board of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and a patron of The Lighthouse Foundation and Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation.
Awarded two Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards, Jacqui has covered numerous state and federal elections and reported on major events around the world. She covered the Black Saturday bushfires, Queensland floods and the Melbourne COVID crisis.
The first female to co-host the Brownlow Medal Count, Jacqui has also worked on major international events including Wimbledon and the 2022 Winter Olympics.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and two daughters. On the weekend you can find her watching her beloved Geelong Cats at the MCG, horse riding and keeping Melbourne updated on Instagram.
Bookings open Tuesday September 3 at 9.00am. Please click the ‘Book Now’ button above. Please note any seating preferences or dietary requirements at your time of booking. Bookings close Wednesday October 9 at 5.00pm unless sold out prior. There will be strictly no refunds after this time.
Should you require assistance with your booking or have a cancellation, please phone (03) 9657 8888 or email specialinterestgroups@mcc.org.au.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MCC for this very special event.
The Women of the MCC invite you to the Members' Dining Room on Thursday October 17, 2024 for the annual Business Breakfast, featuring Sally Capp AO in conversation with Jacqui Felgate.
In one of her first engagements since leaving the office of Lord Mayor, we are thrilled to welcome Sally, a dedicated MCC and Collingwood Member.Reflecting her experience leading business, government and cultural institutions that make Melbourne so vibrant, we are looking forward to a robust and insightful conversation as Sally shares her thoughts on modern career, leadership opportunities, and her ambitions for our great city.
Alongside our tremendous MC, Jacqui Felgate, who returns for her third annual Breakfast, we know these two women will provide challenge and inspiration as they welcome us to join them in conversation.
FUNCTION DETAILS
Women of the MCC Business BreakfastDate: Thursday October 17, 2024
Time: 6.45am arrival for a 7.00am start. Formalities end at 9.00am
Location: Members' Dining Room
Dress code: Business attire
Cost: Full, Restricted and Provisional members: $80. Guests: $95.
We encourage you to put together a group or full table of 10. There is no limit to the number of guests an MCC member can book for.
Our events are inclusive - we welcome people of all gender identities to our events.
ABOUT SALLY CAPP AO
As one of Australia’s most well-known and respected leaders in government and business, Sally Capp AO is best known for her recent tenure as Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Sally was the first directly-elected female Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne. In this role, Sally honed her leadership skills in stakeholder engagement and communication, ESG projects and programs, and managing governance matters in both government and commercial contexts. Leading the City through the pandemic has given her deep insights into key priorities for managing through a crisis.
Sally began her career as a solicitor, after completing Law (Hons) and Commerce degrees at the University of Melbourne. She held senior roles at both KPMG and ANZ, and took the small business she co-founded to the ASX.
She was the first woman to hold the post of Agent-General for Victoria in the UK, Europe and Israel. She has also served as the CEO for the Committee for Melbourne. Prior to her role as Lord Mayor, Sally was Victorian Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia.
A passionate Magpie, in 2004 she made history as the first female board member of Collingwood FC. She has been involved in a number of charities, currently sitting on the board of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and a patron of The Lighthouse Foundation and Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation.
ABOUT JACQUI FELGATE
Jacqui Felgate is an award-winning journalist with over 15 years’ experience in broadcast and print journalism. She currently hosts 3AW Drive.Awarded two Melbourne Press Club Quill Awards, Jacqui has covered numerous state and federal elections and reported on major events around the world. She covered the Black Saturday bushfires, Queensland floods and the Melbourne COVID crisis.
The first female to co-host the Brownlow Medal Count, Jacqui has also worked on major international events including Wimbledon and the 2022 Winter Olympics.
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband Michael and two daughters. On the weekend you can find her watching her beloved Geelong Cats at the MCG, horse riding and keeping Melbourne updated on Instagram.
Bookings open Tuesday September 3 at 9.00am. Please click the ‘Book Now’ button above. Please note any seating preferences or dietary requirements at your time of booking. Bookings close Wednesday October 9 at 5.00pm unless sold out prior. There will be strictly no refunds after this time.
Should you require assistance with your booking or have a cancellation, please phone (03) 9657 8888 or email specialinterestgroups@mcc.org.au.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MCC for this very special event.