What's Going On? Disruptive Technology and Other Trends Changing the World
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CAANZ
Level 9 33 Erskine Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AustraliaDescription
What's Going On?
Disruptive technology and other trends that are changing the world
Presented by Simon Corah
It has been a crazy 12 months! Disruptive forces are impacting every industry and sector. In this presentation, Simon will talk about what is going on around the world today, the big themes and how they are impacting different industries. He will then talk about the impact they will have over the next 3-5 years.
About Simon
Simon worked for the Saatchi brothers for 25 years from 1983 to 2007.
He started as a graduate trainee at Saatchi & Saatchi in London, then moved to Sydney after 5 years. He became MD of Taiwan (1991), then CEO Ireland (1992-95) and returned to Australia to found M&C Saatchi Australia in May 1995.
Over the next 12 years, he built M&C Saatchi into a top 3 Australian Agency, with a range of blue chip clients, 300 staff and $50million in revenues. Following the sale of M&C Saatchi on AIM on the UK stock exchange, Simon left in 2007, to start Growth Mantra.
Growth Mantra is a boutique strategy consultancy focused on growth. The company forecasts markets to spot opportunities for growth, and then brings the strategy to life in the market. (McDonald’s ‘Create Your Taste’ and Woolworths Metro are recent examples). Growth Mantra has worked with a large number of blue chip companies, including: AGL, Bupa, Coca-Cola, Diageo, McDonald's, NAB, Optus, Tabcorp and Woolworths.
Simon is married to Monique and has three sons, Nicholas, Marcus and Oscar.
Hosted by Fiona Marr, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Moir Group
Fiona is a Senior Consultant with Moir Group, specialising in Temporary and Contracting recruitment across all levels of Finance and Accounting. She brings global and local experience to the role, after beginning her recruitment career in London in 1996.
Fiona has successfully recruited Accounting and Finance staff, within the banking industry, and also held marketing roles within the recruitment industry. Degree-qualified in Commerce (HR and Industrial Relations), she is fully committed to building long-term, successful relationships with both industry clients and candidates.
Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn.
FAQs
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
CAANZ office is located at Level 9, 33 Erskine Street Sydney, a short walk from Wynyard Station, multiple bus stops and Barangaroo. Secure paid parking is available nearby in Kent and Sussex Streets if required.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
For more information contact Chloe Thomas, Moir Group
Phone: 02 9262 4836
E: chloethomas@moirgroup.com.au
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
A light lunch is provided. Please advise us at the time of booking, or at least 72-hours in advance, if you have any special dietary requirements. E: moirevents@moirgroup.com.au
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Moir Group is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment and learning organisation. We cover all roles, both interim and permanent, from Assistant Accountant to CFO across all industry sectors in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
How we do it
"Work is a big part of people's lives and having a satisfying job is a big part of having a fulfilling life"
At Moir Group we believe passionately that by doing our role really well we have a significant impact on organisations and people's lives.
Moir Group therefore focuses on cultural fit, service and sourcing the right accounting and finance people from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the rest of Australia.
What sets us apart
- Providing candidates with a SATISFYING JOB, leading to a more FULFILLING LIFE.
- EXPERTS in our chosen field – accounting and finance recruitment.
- Outstanding NETWORKS to source the right roles and the right candidates.
- UNDERSTANDING the impact we have on organisations and people’s lives.
- We have an EXCELLENT TEAM of consultants and support staff combining commercial strengths and strong alignment with our values.