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Members’ Breakfast with Ms Kate Carnell AO
BPharm, FAICD, FAIM, AFACHSM
Hosted by:
November 20, 2015 @ 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
Kate Carnell commenced as CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in May 2014. The Australia Chamber, Australia's largest and most representative business organisation is the leading voice of business in Australia advocating for over 300,000 businesses across all industries.
Kate is well known and respected in the not-for-profit and business communities having served two years as CEO of beyondblue and previously four years as CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
Kate began her professional life as a Pharmacist. She owned and managed pharmacies for some 20 years, was the inaugural chair of the ACT Branch of the Australian Pharmacy Guild and went on to become National Vice-President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
Kate was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2006 for her services to community through contributions to economic development and support for the business sector, knowledge industries, the medical sector and medical technology advances.