Come along to our special Victorian Women In Franchising breakfast event on Empowerment in the Workplace – Todays Leaders & Leaders of the Future.
Come along to our special Victorian Women In Franchising breakfast event on Empowerment in the Workplace – Todays Leaders & Leaders of the Future.
Hear from our special guest speaker, Diana Williams, Founder / CEO of Fernwood Fitness and FCA Hall of Fame Inductee, on how since 1989 she lead the change of the health and fitness landscape for Australian women forever. From one small club, Diana grew Fernwood into the powerhouse it is today, now featuring 71 clubs nationwide.
There will then be a panel discussion focusing on empowering and mentoring others, and supporting other women in the face of adversity and the challenges women face. The panel discussion will include Diana Williams (Fernwood Fitness), Kate Hopley (Schnitz) and Jenny Boymal (The Proven Group).
The event will be in support of the charity RizeUp Australia, with $5 from every ticket sold being donated to RizeUp Australia. RizeUp Australia supports and provides new beginnings for women and children fleeing domestic and family violence.
Operations Director, Geotech Information Services
Vanessa Wilmot is a Director at Geotech Information Services, with over 20 years experience in research and consulting to major national and international brands. Vanessa’s expertise is in data and predictive analytics (including sales prediction modelling) and developing robust network plans for clients to drive more effective, and profitable, strategies. Vanessa has a passion for ‘Big Data’, using data mining techniques to assist clients understand more about their customers or members, consumer travel movements and spending patterns, and who is most likely to respond to various marketing activities. Vanessa is a passionate advocate of women in business, and is the Chairperson for the FCA Women In Franchising committee, as well as being a member of the FCA and a Certified Franchise Executive. In 2022, Vanessa was honoured to accept the FCA’s Excellence in Franchising Supplier of the Year award on behalf of Geotech Information Services.
Chief Executive Officer, Fernwood Fitness
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Franchising Manager, Schnitz
Kate has been the franchisor at SpudBAR for over 11 years, during which she expanded the brand from 6 locations to over 23. She led several brand evolutions, built robust systems, and introduced new technologies. Her belief in the brand is so strong that she also became a franchisee herself.
Additionally, Kate served as a Regional Franchisor at Jim’s Dog Wash, where she grew the region from 4 franchisees to 14 in just 2 years.
Kate has also worked at the Franchise Council of Australia, supporting both franchisors and franchisees, and is an active member of the Victoria State Chapter.
Currently, Kate is the Franchising Manager at Schnitz, where she focuses on franchise growth, compliance, and system development.
Client Engagement Partner, The Proven Group
Jenny Boymal is the Partnership Manager for The Proven Group, a People and Culture Consultancy focused on supporting businesses to thrive!