Name: Rising Leaders | The Art of Presenting to Senior Leaders (APAC)
Start: 2025-01-14T01:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-14T03:00:00+00:00

APAC

Rising Leaders

Want to make a lasting impact when presenting to senior leaders?

In this session, we’ll explore what it takes to communicate with impact and gravitas. From discussing strategy to delivering concise messaging, you’ll learn practical insights on how to command the attention of senior leadership that you can use immediately.

Guest Speaker

Mary-Beth Hosking, Chief Executive Officer of Women 4 STEM.

Mary-Beth is a transformative technology leader with a wealth of experience gained from key executive roles at major organizations like Specsavers, Toll Group, and PointsBet. Mary-Beth will share valuable insights on how to present to C-suite executives with confidence and clarity. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your communication, build executive presence, and make a lasting impression.

Engage with Mary-Beth, expand your network, and join thought-provoking breakout sessions.

Be sure to accept your calendar invitation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mary-Beth Hosking

Women 4 STEM

Chief Executive Officer

Mary-Beth Hosking is a seasoned leader with a diverse background that spans technology, retail, transport, logistics, and finance. As the CEO of Women 4 STEM, she is dedicated to advancing gender diversity within the STEM fields. Before this role, Mary-Beth made significant impacts at leading companies such as Toll, Specsavers, and Pointsbet, where she was celebrated for her innovative leadership.

Mary-Beth’s journey in leadership and transformation began long before her current role. She transitioned from a successful career as a singer to a global chief information officer, showcasing her versatility and determination. Her commitment to helping others navigate organizational change is evident through her authorship. Mary-Beth has published several influential books, including “In One Piece – A Step-by-Step Guide to Surviving Change” at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, “When Now, Means NOW! – A Handbook for Career Change, Advancement, and Progression” in 2023, and “Not Another Digital Transformation – The 10xGeneration” in 2024.

Recognized for her leadership and innovation, Mary-Beth has received numerous accolades, including being a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards for her contributions to STEM. Mary-Beth was announced the Winner of the Technology category in the WeQual Awards, Asia Pacific 2023. She is also a lifetime member of WeQual Executives.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

VP of Memberships and Programs

Emma is an experienced strategic leader, specializing in professional development at C-suite and senior management levels. With a track record for delivering solutions across a broad range of global sectors and industries, Emma brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for continuing professional development.

Emma is a Fellow and Advisory Board Member of the Learning Performance Institute (LPI), holds certifications from the Institute of Directors (IoD) and Association for Talent Development (ATD), and is a former Education Committee member at the European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa).

Emma spent nearly a decade with the Institute of Directors leading the strategic direction of the IoD’s global professional development courses including the prestigious Chartered Director qualification. After leaving the IoD, Emma joined HR technology and services company, Connectr, initially as interim COO, and then permanently as Chief Commercial Officer. Now, Emma is Director of Global Membership and Programs at WeQual, an organisation on a mission to drive equality in the world’s largest organisations. Emma’s role at WeQual aligns beautifully with her core values and purpose – supporting women and all talent to achieve their career goals, and organisations to thrive through inclusive leadership practice.
Emma also spent five years with Reed Learning as their Strategic Partnership Manager, working with over 100 clients, external partners, and awarding bodies. During this time, Emma also designed and delivered learning programs, including internationally recognized qualifications.

Outside of WeQual, Emma has a young family (8-year-old Joshua, 6-year-old Jasmine, and a recent ‘furbaby’ addition, Monty the cockapoo), who keep her equally busy, active and above all grateful.