Join the Australian British Chamber of Commerce as we once again celebrate International Women’s Day—a cornerstone of our annual calendar. Each year, this event shines a spotlight on the extraordinary journeys of our speakers, whose stories of leadership, resilience and innovation inspire us all. In 2026, we will continue to champion the core message of IWD: advancing equity, empowering women, and creating opportunities that drive meaningful change
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Member: $155
Non Member: $185
Table of 10
Member: $1,500
Non Member: $1,800
Mary Manning
Chief Investment Officer - National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
Mary Manning
Chief Investment Officer
Dr Mary Manning is the NRFC’s inaugural Chief Investment Officer. Mary joined the NRFC in July 2024 after more than 25 years’ experience in finance, economics and investment in Australia and overseas, including in New York, London and Singapore.
She was previously a Portfolio Manager at Ellerston Capital and Aphinity Investment Management and also held senior investment positions at Oaktree Capital and Soros Funds Management.
Dr Manning has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a PhD in Economics from the University of Sydney and has completed additional courses at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership.
She is a member of 100 Women in Finance and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Laing O'Rourke Australia
Odgers
HSBC Bank Australia Limited
ICAEW
