Business networking can give new and experienced female advisers access to new opportunities to build a book that they might not be able to find on their own. Yet many women, despite being natural networkers in their personal lives, recoil from the idea of networking for commercial success, associating it with the idea of ‘selling themselves’.
Building networks is essential to establishing a good professional reputation, attracting clients and forging long-term relationships. It involves meeting and getting to know people whom an investment adviser can assist and who will value their professional expertise. Establishing a solid professional network means being front of mind for anyone in that network who is looking for investment advice.
Hear from this panel about the importance of expanding networks and being seen as a trusted adviser and a source of connections and wider networks – which in turn benefits careers.
This is a free event and we encourage women already in advice, as well as women considering a career as an adviser to attend.
The presentation will be followed by networking drinks.
Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 5.00pm — 7.00pm (panel discussion commences at 5.20pm)
Venue: Morris House Rooftop, 120 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
CPD: Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Client care and practice | ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Numbers are strictly limited so please register (and ask your + one to also register) for this free event. Register by 1 October to secure your place.
Meet your panel
Catherine McCormack, Chief Financial Officer, Citipower, Powercor and United Energy
Catherine (Cath) McCormack oversees financial strategy and performance across three of Victoria’s largest electricity networks. She previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs in New York and as Managing Director and Head of Natural Resources, Energy & Infrastructure at Jarden in Sydney. Cath is a strong advocate for authentic connection in business and will share insights on strategic networking, how cultivating meaningful relationships has shaped her career and contributed to the growth of the organisation she leads.
Kristin Miller, Chief People Officer for Acenda (previously MLC)
Kristin Miller leads the company’s people and culture strategy, focusing on how the organisation attracts, supports, and develops its talent. With over 20 years of experience in financial services across Australia and Asia, she brings a clear understanding of how strong culture and effective leadership contribute to commercial success. Kristin has held senior HR roles at Macquarie Bank, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock, where she partnered with business leaders to drive transformation, navigate change, and build high-performing teams. She will share her insights on strategic networking for success in business.
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