# Event Details - **Event Name**: Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an exclusive Brisbane NED Women's Lunch to learn how to manage the board from the Chair.About this EventBRISBANE WOMEN'S NED LUNCH: IN THE CHAIRWhat happens when Queensland's sharpest board Chairs tell the truth about what really goes on in the boardroom?Join us for an exclusive lunch where three of Brisbane's most accomplished non-executive directors pull back the curtain on the art of chairing boards—from managing difficult dynamics to driving accountability when it counts.This is 50+ years of combined board experience distilled into clear insights into the behaviours that deliver exceptional performance.Why you can't miss thisThe best chairs don't just run meetings—they create the conditions for great decisions, uncomfortable conversations, and real performance. Our panel will explore:How to facilitate board discussions that create engagement and clarityManaging director dynamics when egos, experience, and expertise collideThe chair's role in accountability: holding boards and executives to deliveryHow chairs support boards through complexity, crisis, and strategic uncertaintyYou'll walk away with practical strategies for managing board dynamics and driving performance whether you're aspiring to chair roles, currently a non-executive director or advisory board chair.The detailsLimited to 50 seats atBlackbird Restaurant Riverside Centre BrisbaneOur delicious lunch includes:Arrival chef selections canapes2 courses with sides and bread2 hour beverage package This event sells out. If you're building a NED career or want to understand what separates good chairs from great ones, secure your spot now.Who should attendAspiring non-executive directors building board portfoliosCurrent NEDs wanting to transition to the chairCurrent NEDs and chairs wanting to build their networkSenior executives preparing for board careers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d69def20-e224-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h568-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Meet Our PanelAbigail Cheadle is a Chartered Accountant and listed-company board veteran with more than 30 years’ experience across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Since returning to Australia, she has served on ten ASX-listed boards — twice as Chair, seven times as Audit & Risk Committee Chair, and once as Remuneration & Nominations Committee Chair.She is currently Chair of Shriro Holdings Ltd (ASX: SHM) and Audit & Risk Committee Chair of Reef Casino Trust (ASX: RCT), LGI Ltd (ASX: LGI) and Advanced Innergy Holdings Ltd (ASX: AIH).Abigail’s executive career spans senior leadership roles with EY, Deloitte, Kroll and KordaMentha (Partner), where she developed deep expertise in executive management, corporate finance, strategy, governance, risk management, and complex transformation across the technology, financial services, consumer goods, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. She brings hard-won judgement and steady leadership to organisations navigating growth, transition, and significant change.Susan Forrester is an accomplished ASX Chair and Non-Executive Director known for bringing clarity, courage, and strategic focus to the boardroom. She currently chairs Jumbo Interactive Limited and serves on the board of IRESS Limited—two leading SaaS-driven technology businesses transforming their markets.Recognised for her leadership in people and culture, Susan has chaired Remuneration / People and Culture committees across ASX-listed technology companies including IRESS, Plenti, Xenith IP and Over the Wire. She’s passionate about shaping high-performing executive teams, strengthening culture, and aligning remuneration with long-term impact, to drive long term shareholder value. A member of the National Board of the AICD and the Takeovers Panel, Susan is widely regarded as a trusted voice in modern governance and board leadership. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/d6d18240-e224-11f0-b1e5-fb8d04c0193d-rimg-w1200-h318-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brisbane-city/brisbane-ned-womens-lunch-in-the-chair/100001975060559300 - **Event Categories**: performances, food-drinks, art, entertainment, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 176.02, max: 176.02, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brisbane City - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events - **lat**: -27.4669036 - **long**: 153.0308685 - **full address**: Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f206ca26d146ea55bfa1f6d54547589f987851fa85e0aad96d0c9f2ab23b25b5-rimg-w1200-h531-dcc0c1bc-gmir.jpg?v=1766730841 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair being held? - **A:** Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair? - **A:** Tickets for Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair are priced at AUD 176 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionAUD 176 + AUD 11 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair? - **A:** Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair is organized by Spark Consultants. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Brisbane NED Women's Lunch : In the Chair is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brisbane City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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