Name: Unlocking the Power of Sponsorship
Start: 2025-03-11T05:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-11T06:00:00+00:00

APAC, EMEA

Unlocking the Power of Sponsorship

Development

Sponsorship is a game-changer for advancing careers, breaking barriers, and driving diverse leadership. But how do you build intentional sponsorship relationships that truly unlock potential?

Hosted by Emma Hicks, VP of Memberships & Programs, this session explores the transformative impact of sponsorship through the lens of real-world experience.

With guest speakers Jeff Byrne, Managing Director, Global Transaction Services at Westpac, and Stacey Perroux, Director, Digital Solutions Global Transaction Services at Westpac, you’ll gain an incredible insight into how sponsorship creates opportunities and drives meaningful change.

Why Attend:

Learn the Difference: Understand how sponsorship goes beyond mentorship to drive action and results.

Build Strategic Relationships: Get practical strategies to establish and nurture sponsorship connections.

Hear from the Experts: Jeff and Stacey share their personal journey as a sponsor-sponsee pair, offering actionable takeaways for your own leadership growth.

Experience the power of sponsorship in action, connect with peers, and take home strategies you can use right away. RSVP to your calendar invitation today!

Jeff Byrne

Westpac

Managing Director, Global Transaction Services

As Managing Director, Global Transaction Services, Jeff Byrne has global responsibility for helping corporate, financial institution, and government clients with the operation and digital transformation of their finance and treasury functions. He was appointed Managing Director, Global Transaction Services (GTS) in November 2021.

Jeff Byrne has worked in banking for 27 years, including 15 years with Westpac, where he has led business units in Australian commercial banking, operations across the South Pacific, and currently in the GTS division of Westpac Institutional Bank. Most recently, he led the Client Engagement team in GTS, which incorporated responsibilities for sales, solution consulting, transaction relationship management, new service onboarding, and customer service.

Before joining Westpac, Jeff worked at Macquarie Bank in roles spanning internal audit, credit risk management, relationship management, and sales leadership. He holds a commerce degree from the University of Sydney, a graduate diploma in applied finance and investment, and is an associate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Stacey Perroux

Westpac

Director, Digital Solutions Global Transaction Services

Stacey Perroux is the Director of Digital Solutions for Global Transaction Services (GTS) at Westpac Institutional Bank. She leads the design and delivery of GTS digital channels, enhancing the
finance and treasury payment processes for small businesses, corporations, financial institutions, and government clients. Stacey’s work empowers these clients to achieve seamless digital
transformation, improving their operational efficiency and financial management.

With 21 years of experience in banking, Stacey has held various roles at Westpac, including credit risk management, relationship and transactional management, product management, and leadership.
Appointed Director of Digital Solutions GTS in December 2022, she continues to drive digital innovation and real time transformation in the banking sector.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

VP of Membership & 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.