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Breakfast at the Next Level | The Power & Impact of AI

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

Join Stan Kontos and SOL Results for Breakfast at The Next Level on February 7th, where we’ll have the privilege of welcoming Professor Anton van den Hengel, Australia’s foremost authority in AI & Machine Learning. Be part of a captivating exploration into “The Power & Impact of AI – Digital Innovation, Its Impact – Our Readiness.”

It’s going to be an insightful session to enrich your understanding of the transformative influence of AI. Secure your spot and embark on a morning of enlightenment and forward-thinking discussions. This is an opportunity to connect with a leader in the field and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.

The Power & Impact of AI – Digital Innovation, Its Impact – Our Readiness

with Professor Anton van den Hengel – Australia’s Foremost Authority on AI & Machine Learning

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM

(networking from 6.30)

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

Professor van den Hengel, Founding Director of The Australian Institute for Machine Learning, and a key player in the Australian Centre of Excellence in Robotic Vision, brings his wealth of knowledge to the forefront. With roles at Amazon and a significant role in AI research, his expertise is unparalleled.

Discover the latest trends, gain insights into digital innovation, and explore our readiness for the AI revolution. This promises to be a thought-provoking discussion on the forefront of technology.

About our guest

Professor Anton Van Den Hengel – Australia’s Foremost Authority on AI & Machine Learning

Anton van den Hengel is the Director of the Centre for Augmented Reasoning at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML), a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Adelaide, a Chief Investigator of the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence on Healthy Housing, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering and a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Australia and former Director of Applied Science at Amazon. The Centre for Augmented Reasoning (CAR), established in 2021, represents a $20m investment by the Australian Government in AI research. Prof van den Hengel was also the founder of AIML, Australia’s largest machine learning research group. Professor van den Hengel has been a CI on over $80m in research funding from sources, including Google, Facebook, Canon, BHP Billiton, and the ARC.

Prof van den Hengel has won several awards, including the 2021 Australasian AI Outstanding Service Award, the Pearcey Foundation Entrepreneur Award, the SA Science Excellence Award for Research Collaboration, and the CVPR Best Paper prize in 2010. According to Google Scholar, he has authored over 400 publications, has an h-index of 80. He has had 8 patents commercialised, formed 5 start-ups, and had a medical technology achieve first-in-class FDA approval. Current research interests include deep learning, vision and language problems, image-based modelling, and weekly supervised learning.

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International Women’s Day Luncheon

SOL Results is pleased to invite you to this special event in celebration of International Women’s Day in March. Join us for lunch at the beautiful Adelaide Pavilion to hear some inspirational stories of women who have succeeded in life and business against the odds.

 

IWD It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

If you are a woman (or man!) in leadership, then we would love you to join us for 2 hours to celebrate the achievements of women, the important role men play in their lives and how we can create a world where we can all truly embrace equity.

There will be plenty of time to network, make new friends and business connections and a raffle draw with some brilliant prizes, all whilst enjoying a delicious sit-down lunch for a good cause.

Men are absolutely welcome to attend and bring a friend too!

The IWD 2023 campaign theme is #EmbraceEquity

https://www.internationalwomensday.com

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

All profits from the day will go directly to support the Reily Foundation who is an independent voice and advocate for families navigating the child protection system.

 

About our guests:

Sarah Reimann – Business Advisor: Your MC and Host on the day.

Sarah is a business advisor, financial expert and professional speaker. She provides consulting and training to business owners in the SME sector helping them with strategic financial and business improvement strategies. Sarah is a motivational speaker and has an inspiring story of overcoming domestic violence, depression, divorce and drug abuse and believes that changing the way we think can change our lives dramatically.

www.sarahreimann.com.au

 

Melody Horrill – author, journalist, television presenter and documentary producer

Melody Horrill is a published author, an award-winning Australian journalist, television presenter and documentary producer, with more than 20 years’ experience in broadcast media both in Australia and overseas.

Melody’s passion is sharing her story about growing up with domestic violence and how she gained resilience, strength and understanding through connecting with nature – in particular, a wild, injured dolphin. In June 2022, her memoir, A dolphin called Jock (website: https://a.pgtb.me/wzK39g) was released by Australian publishers, Allen and Unwin to rave reviews. Since then, Melody has been undertaking numerous radio, television and newspaper interviews in Australia and overseas. Her book will be published in the U.S and the UK later this year.

 

Fiona Dorman – Chair, Premier’s Council for Women , President, National Council of Women of SA Inc. , Vice President, National Council of Women Australia, Governor, St Peter’s College Council of Governors

Fiona is passionate about serving the community. She joined the National Council of Women SA as the Asian Women’s Consultative Council SA delegate and has been active since 2006.

Fiona holds office as President of the National Council of Women South Australia and NCW Australia National Board Member (since 2018) and Vice President of NCW Australia. Her and her team’s role is to advance women’s rights and for gender equality locally and internationally. As a non-political, non-sectarian organization, our work is to advocate on a range of social and community reforms such as gender equality and equity, homelessness and women’s safety.

 

Our Charity of Choice – The Reily Foundation:

The Reily Foundation provides practical solution-focussed support and advocacy for parents whose children have been removed by the State’s child protection department. We give parents a voice when they are not being heard and provide free practical workshops to help them with the legal issues and also providing emotional support. We provide a voice for children so that they can have the best connection possible with their biological parents when they are in the care of the government.

www.thereily.foundation

Join us on Friday 24th March 2023.

The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place

Breakfast at the Next Level | December 2023 | POSITIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

For our breakfast on December 6th we are delighted to introduce three distinguished experts: Louise Baxter, the CEO of Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia; Dr. Claire Treadgold, an Associate Professor; and Dr. Tom Nehmy, a Clinical Psychologist involved in the Healthy Minds Program. They will be sharing valuable insights and tools with us on how to cultivate essential psychological skills for enhancing mental health, well-being, and resilience, particularly in the context of today’s ever-evolving environment in business and family life.

 

Mental health definition – Mental health is a state of well-being where individuals can cope with the normal stresses of life, work and contribute to her or his community.

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear three experts talk about positive psychology that has been successful in developing high-performing teams within a culture where change is embraced, and innovation is embedded.

 

POSITIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
THE IMPACT OF POSITIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH IN BUSINESS & FAMILY

 

with
Louise Baxter – CEO Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia
Dr Claire Treadgold – Associate Professor
Dr Tom Nehmy – Clinical Psychologist – Healthy Minds Program

 

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

 

About our guests
Louise Baxter – CEO Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia
Louise has significant experience in senior roles in the commercial and NFP sectors and is described as an “inspiring and authentic leader”. In 2009 Louise returned to the NFP sector as Starlight’s Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Louise’s focus on exceptional experiences and relationships has seen improved metrics across all areas of Starlight. Louise is regularly asked to speak on topics such as positivity, organisational resilience, diversity, and innovation. She is passionate about the creation of organisational purpose and believes this is key to delivering maximum impact through people. She practices positive leadership and has been successful in developing high performing teams within a culture where change is embraced, and innovation is embedded.

 

Dr Claire Treadgold – Associate Professor
Dr Claire Treadgold is the National Manager of Research and Evaluation for Starlight Children’s Foundation and an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Discipline of Paediatrics, UNSW Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney. She has over twenty years’ experience in for-purpose organisations, with a particular focus on young people, health, palliative care and community services. With a PhD in education, and other degrees in arts, communications and youth development, Claire has published papers and book chapters on paediatric healthcare interventions, peer support, advocacy and service delivery amongst other areas. She has led the alignment of positive psychology research with Starlight’s program experiences.

 

Dr Tom Nehmy – Clinical Psychologist – Healthy Minds Program
Tom currently works with companies, schools and professional organisations to help them build psychological skills for mental health, wellbeing and resilience. More than 50,000 people have attended his workshops, training programs, invited keynote addresses, and conference presentations across Australia and around the world. His work has been featured widely in the media, but most importantly it gets outstanding feedback from participants. Tom is the author of the book Apples for the Mind: Creating emotional balance, peak performance, and lifelong wellbeing.

Breakfast at the Next Level | November 2023 | Creating a $400mln worldwide fitness empire

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Tobi Pearce, Co-founder and former CEO of Sweat, one of the world’s largest content subscription apps in the health and fitness sector. Following five years of successful bootstrapping, he skillfully guided the team to achieve a nine-figure exit.

Tobi Pearce’s success with Sweat serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and fitness enthusiasts alike. It demonstrates how determination, innovation, and a focus on user needs can transform a startup into a global powerhouse in the health and fitness industry. His story also highlights the importance of adaptability and the ability to seize opportunities when they arise.

Creating a $400mln worldwide fitness empire with Co-Founder and former CEO of Sweat Tobi Pearce

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM
(networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

Toby Pearce, Director of Pearce & Co – Founder & former CEO SWEAT

Tobi Pearce is the Co-founder and former CEO of Sweat, one of the worlds largest content subscription apps in the health and fitness industry. As CEO, Pearce leveraged deep knowledge in business strategy, marketing and technology to build a community of more than 50 million women in more than 155 countries, and after having bootstrapped the company for 5 years, led the team to a 9 figure exit.

On the journey, Pearce was recognised by EY as an award winner in the Entrepreneur Of The Year program, Indaily’s 40 Under 40 as one of the ‘fit tech’ industry’s top entrepreneurs with his enterprising leadership and a proven eye for innovation and disruptive thinking, receiving the Inspiring Disruptor award as well as many other accolades.

Since his exit from Sweat he has been working with his other co-founded organisation EzLicence within the licensing industry, having already guided the company through two successful fundraising rounds and now preparing for international growth. Alongside this work, he plays a key role to many founders in an advisory and mentoring capacity for a variety of different businesses industries including property, mining, legal, tech, retail and ecommerce. In his downtime he enjoys spending quality time with his partner Rachel and beautiful 4 year old daughter Arna, perfecting new pieces on the piano after over 25 years of study, as well as practising Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Breakfast at the Next Level | October 2023 | Future Financial Forecasts & Business Trends for Australia

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join us on the 4th of October for “Breakfast at the Next Level| Future Financial Forecasts & Business Trends for Australia” featuring distinguished guest speaker, Alan Oster, Group Chief Economist of NAB.

With a career steeped in economic forecasting and monetary policy, Alan’s expertise is unmatched, making him the perfect guide to navigate the intricate landscape of financial trends that shape our nation’s progress.

Join us for a morning that is filled with not only valuable economic insights but also a glimpse into the extraordinary life journey of Alan Oster. Discover the trends that will shape Australia’s financial future and gain an understanding of how his journey has shaped his career & life.

Future Financial Forecasts & Business Trends for Australia

with NAB Group Chief Economist – Alan Oster

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM

(networking from 6.30)

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens

cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

About our guest Alan Oster,

“Alan is responsible for NAB’s global economic and financial forecasts”

Alan joined the Bank in 1992 from the Federal Treasury where he worked for 15 years – his special field being economic forecasting and monetary policy.

He graduated (with first class honours) in economics from Newcastle University. He also holds a Masters degree in economics from the Australian National University.

Immediately before joining the Bank, Alan was the Senior Adviser in Treasury responsible for economic forecasting and modelling. In 1987 he was seconded for nearly four years as Counsellor-Economic and Financial with Australia’s delegation to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris.

As NAB’s Group Chief Economist, Alan is responsible for NAB’s global economic and financial forecasts.

He is also a highly respected and much quoted commentator on Australian and global economic trends and policy issues.

 

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 4 October 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

This event is not just an opportunity to gain valuable business intelligence but also to connect with like-minded professionals and industry peers.

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Breakfast at the Next Level | September 2023 | Making A Difference with Dr Barry Kirby AO

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join us on Wednesday the 6th of September when we meet with Dr Barry Kirby AO, CEO The Hands of Rescue Foundation. Few people embark on mid-life career changes as dramatic and inspiring as Dr Barry Kirby AO. Barry was a 40-year-old carpenter working in Papua New Guinea (PNG) when he witnessed the devastating preventable death of a woman who was outcast from her village. He decided there and then that PNG needed more doctors than carpenters. Two degrees and 12 years later, he returned as a rural doctor.

Making A Difference – The Transformation from Builder to Obstetrician – Who Has Saved More Than 1000 Lives
with Dr Barry Kirby AO, CEO The Hands of Rescue Foundation

Wednesday 6 September 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM
(networking from 6.30)

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About our guest Dr Barry Kirby

DR. BARRY KIRBY AO MBBS, DGO, BBioMed Sc. Hons.

Obstetrics and Rural Maternal Health specialist, founder of The Hands of Rescue.

Few people embark on mid-life career changes as dramatic and inspiring as Dr Barry Kirby AO.

Barry was a 40-year-old carpenter working in Papua New Guinea (PNG) when he witnessed the devastating preventable death of a woman who was outcast from her village. He decided there and then that PNG needed more doctors than carpenters; that he needed to study medicine; and return as a rural doctor in PNG. It took 2 degrees and 12 years and he kept his word.

Mothers having difficulty in childbirth is a challenge for rural doctor in PNG so Barry undertook a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology in order to be better equipped to deal with obstetric emergencies. He investigated over 30 past maternal deaths to see if they could have been prevented. The knowledge and insight gained from this study was a watershed moment. He would form The Hands of Rescue (THOR) organisation to address the needs of rural women giving birth in remote health centres and prevent maternal deaths.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 6 September 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

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Breakfast at the Next Level | August 2023 | Talking About the Future of Business in SA

with guest speaker Nick Reade, CEO RAA

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

Join us on Wednesday 2nd of August when we meet with Nick Reade. Boasting extensive expertise in business, government, and financial services, Nick Reade, formerly the Chief Executive of the Department of Premier and Cabinet & CEO to Bank SA brings a wealth of experience to our breakfast. Having held leadership positions across multiple sectors, Nick Reade took on the role of Chief Executive Officer at RAA in 2022, becoming the sixth leader in the organization’s 120-year existence.

Nick Reade – Talking About the Future of Business in South Australia
with guest Nick Reade CEO of RAA and former Chief Executive of the Department of Premier and Cabinet & CEO Bank SA

 

Wednesday 2 August 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM
(networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About our guest

Nick joined RAA in August 2022 as just the sixth leader in the organisation’s 120-year history. With a wealth of experience in business, government and financial services, Bank SA, Nick most recently led the State’s public sector as Chief Executive of the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Prior to that he was CEO of BankSA for 7 years and former General Manager of Westpac SA/NT/WA.

Before Nick’s time in Government, he had a 30+ year career in financial services, specializing in funds management (AMP), stockbroking (ComSec) and held multiple leadership roles (digital, credit cards and Small Business) during his 14 years at ANZ.

Joining RAA at a time of significant growth, Nick has brought a focus on strategy, community, digital and innovation to navigate the organisation well into the future.

Nick’s highly sought-after leadership experience in the delivery of large-scale technology solutions and development of customer-centric products and services is crucial in guiding the digitization and improvement of RAA’s member experience.

RAA has around 800,000 members and connects with more than 70 per cent of households in South Australia, and under Nick’s leadership the organisation has a renewed focus on delivering and being better for members.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 2 August 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

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Breakfast at the Next Level | July 2023 | The Passion To Succeed

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join us for breakfast on Wednesday 5th of July, when we meet with Gary Williams – Founder of Assured Home Loans & Assured Property Invest.

Gary William’s greatest life’s lessons is, PASSION IS ATTRACTIVE, and it’s how the Assured story started. A totally unqualified Aussie lad, Gary left school at an early age of 15 and began his career, climbing up the ladder to success very quickly,  as a state manager of a finance group whilst knowing nothing about finance. He built a South Australian iconic business which peaked at $60m in mortgage lending, winning a nation award for the production of Home mortgage products and Winning the  AFG Coveted Champion Business Award 6 years in a row. Gary’s definition of success is, know your purpose and what you are gifted for and rise to the top of your ability, then help others do the same.

The Passion To Succeed – Gary Williams, Founder of Assured Home Loans & Assured Property Invest

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM
(networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About our guest Gary Williams, Founder of Assured Home Loans and Assured Property Invest

WINNING is an autobiography that reveals a unique ability, right from childhood, to visualise, achieve and succeed. Through Gary Williams’ life story, despite his larrikin-style and mistakes made along the way, you will learn what it takes to achieve wealth and ultimate success in anything you choose to do and without qualifications or formal training. You can succeed on your own terms and under your own steam. In ‘Winning’, this is reflected in so many areas of Gary’s life, including music, business, publishing, pilot training, gyro and helicopter flight, financial freedom, financial management and more.

By reading this book, you will learn the secrets and tips to follow to achieve your goals in any area, whether that be business, wealth building or honing your skills in a creative pursuit, to the highest level—or all of the above, as Gary has done.

His book will show you that anyone can achieve through adopting the same philosophies and the same level of passion, focus and commitment to a goal or set of goals. Don’t let anyone get in the way and don’t let anyone tell you ‘you can’t’. Believe in yourself and your ability; know that you are capable and do not waver from that belief; be focussed and determined; set your goal and do it. The more passion you release to achieve, the more success you will experience.

Finally, you need to know that God wants you just as you are, not with you trying to be good to please him because if you are like me you suck at trying to be good.

Assured Property Invest – Company BIO

Assured Property Invest is part of the Assured Group of companies which has been looking after Australian investors since 1988. We’re a well known and trusted brand in SA and our passion is helping our customers.

At Assured Property Invest, our team of professional property investment advisors specialise in assisting individuals who want to start investing in property or are looking to expand their existing portfolio. We understand that investing can be stressful, which is why we aim to simplify the process so that you can spend more time doing what you love. Our expert consultants will guide you through the entire property investment process, providing you with comprehensive support from start to finish.

Gary Williams, the CEO of Assured Property Invest, has a passion for helping people achieve financial freedom through property investing. His extensive industry knowledge and experience has helped Assured Property Invest establish itself as a long-term leading player in the South Australian property investment market. Gary is committed to delivering a personalised service that caters to the unique needs of each client, and he provides expert guidance and support to clients himself.

Gary’s definition of success – Know your purpose and what you are gifted for and rise to the top of your ability, then help others do the same.

Breakfast at the Next Level | June 2023 | Scaling Up

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join us on Wednesday 7th June when we meet with Dr Jana Matthews. She has a doctorate from Harvard, has founded five companies, and was on the founding team of the Kauffman Foundation’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Matthews is internationally recognised as an expert on entrepreneurial leadership and business growth, has written eight books, and has designed award-winning programs that teach CEOs and executives how to lead and manage growth companies. She was named one of 18 Women Business Gurus in the world – the only one focused on entrepreneurial leadership and business growth. She is the ANZ Chair in Business Growth, Professor, and Founding Director at the Australian Centre for Business Growth in UniSA Business.

Scaling Up – Dr. Jana Matthews, International Expert on Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Growth

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM(networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

 

About our guest

Dr Jana Matthews, Professor, ANZ Chair in Business Growth and Growth Expert

Dr Jana Matthews is the founding director of the Centre with a team of 9 staff and 16 Growth Experts (CEOs who have started, grown, and exited companies) who teach structured growth programs, work with business owners, CEOs/MDs and executive team members, helping them develop and execute plans for growth, attract and retain talent, enhance their own leadership, develop products/services that customers value, and build great organisations that can scale and create jobs. More than 1,200 business owners and CEOs/MDs have enrolled in Business Growth Clinics and intensive Business Growth Programs. The Centre has received international acclaim and awards from the European Foundation for Management Development and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for its programs’ impact on company growth.

Dr Matthews has served on seven boards and founded five companies of her own in the USA. She was recruited to the original senior team of the Kauffman Foundation’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership, where she was the architect of highly successful programs designed to teach CEOs and their executive teams how to lead and manage growth. Additional responsibilities included working with 17 venture capital companies to design/develop the Kauffman Fellows Program, plus programs to educate angel investors, facilitate technology transfer, and create ecosystems to support growth companies.

Dr Matthews studied at the University of London, Yale University and has a doctorate from Harvard. She is frequently asked to speak and consult about leading and managing growth, globalisation, innovation, and the roles and responsibilities of leaders of growth companies. She has written over 150 articles and eight books including Managing Partnerships between Higher Education and Industry. Several of her books have been published in multiple languages. In 2018, Forbes listed her book Leading at the Speed of Growth (2001) as #1 on the list of books technology entrepreneurs were reading and recommended.

She has been a Global Thought Leader for SAP, has written articles and been featured in Investor Business Daily, Inc., The Australian, Australian Financial Review, The Conversation, Boss, BRW, AICD magazine, Smart Company, Startup Daily, and Entrepreneur.com and was on the first StartupAUS board. She was named one of 18 Women Business Gurus in the world – the only one focused on entrepreneurial leadership and business growth, has been identified as one of the leading women in Australia’s innovation ecosystem, was on the 2018 AFR list of “100 Women of Influence” in Australia, and chairs the Selection Committee for the Commonwealth’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 37 Juney 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

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Breakfast at the Next Level | May 2023 | Building a Big Business

On the first Wednesday of the Month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

 

Join Stan Kontos and SOL Results and hear John Charlton’s animated stories about his drivers for growing the business and exiting, his insights into the unique family relationships and how he managed to be successful in the competitive world of fast fashion.

Mr John Charlton is a retailer with over 38 years of experience in retailing operations within Australia, and was the Founder and Owner of Spendless Shoes, before selling to The Shoe Group in July 2019. Originally coming from a footwear wholesaling and importing family which he broke away from to start in retail, John is known for his flair for driving sales growth, a vibrant culture and a commercially successful business.

Building a Big Business with a Winning Culture
with guestspeaker John Charlton, Founder of Spendless Shoes

Wednesday 3 May 2023 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM (networking from 6.30)
Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens
cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide
OR ONLINE VIA ZOOM

About our guest

John Charlton | Founder of Spendless Shoes

Mr John Charlton is a retailer with over 38 years of experience in retailing operations within Australia, and was the Founder and Owner of Spendless Shoes, before selling to The Shoe Group in July 2019.

John Charlton founded & ran Spendless Shoes for 31 years, a national family footwear retail chain of 250 stores plus online, with over 800 employees. Originally coming from a footwear wholesaling and importing family, he broke away from to start a business in retail. John is known for his flair for driving sales growth, a vibrant culture and a commercially successful business.

John Charlton opened the first Spendless Shoes in Glenelg, South Australia, in 1988. The high-volume, low-cost business was a far cry from John Charlton’s first retail job selling footwear for David Jones, but the model of allowing customers to self-select their own shoes by size – a concept that was popular in the US but less so in Australia at the time – proved to be a success.

For 15 years, John Charlton had a partner in the business whom he eventually bought out and shortly thereafter his daughter, Jaimee Charlton joined the business. John Charlton sold Spendless Shoes in 2019, while Jaimee has stayed on as General Manager under the new ownership.

John Charlton has served as a member of council of Wilderness School for 12 years (including 7 years as Chair), St Peter’s College for 5 years, and is a member of the Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the University of Adelaide.

He currently sits on the board of various large Australian companies, such as Lovisa and Detmold.

Join us at Breakfast at the Next Level, on Wednesday 3 May 2023. The SOL Results team looks forward to welcoming you. Buy your tickets now to secure your place.

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