Productivity – Led by the Power of Private Enterprise Article from the AICC(WA) Annual Productivity Event featuring Ms Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia hosted at EY, and co-sponsored by Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Metrix Consulting and Microsoft, held on 11 November 2016. From L to R: Professor Mile' Terziovski, Dean, Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Ms Cheryl Robertson, State Director WA, Microsoft Australia, Ms Julie Beeck, Executive Director, Metrix Consulting, Dr Patricia V Kailis AM OBE, Founding Director, MG Kailis Group, Professor Lyn Beazley AO, FTSE CIE, Sir Walter Murdoch Distinguished Professor of Science, Murdoch University, Mr Gordon Cole, Managing Director, G Cole Consulting Indigenous Entrepreneur & Business Leader and Inaugural Chairperson, Noongar Chamber & Commerce & Industry., Mr Greg Meyerowitz, Partner, EY and Mr John Cluer, Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA) Increased productivity through innovation is the driving element of Australia’s economic transformation. The AICC(WA) Annual Productivity event provides WA business leaders the opportunity to explore and discuss both local and national elements of the productivity agenda. EY Perth host, Michael Anghie Managing Partner of EY set the scene of the presentation by recounting a week of change and unpredictability brought by the US election. Noting the importance of leadership in responding to unforseen shifts in business markets, Mr Anghie reaffirmed the EY relationship with the AICC both in WA and across Australia, a partnership which contributes to public debate and helps build resilience. Further inspired by Remembrance Day, Mr Gordon Cole also extended a Welcome to Whadjuk Nyoongar country and invoked stirring memories of his grandfather’s service.
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Productivity – Led by the Power of Private Enterprise
Article from the AICC(WA) Annual Productivity Event featuring Ms Jennifer Westacott, Chief
Executive, Business Council of Australia hosted at EY, and co-sponsored by Curtin Graduate School of
Business, Curtin University, Metrix Consulting and Microsoft, held on 11 November 2016.
From L to R: Professor Mile' Terziovski, Dean, Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University, Ms Cheryl
Robertson, State Director WA, Microsoft Australia, Ms Julie Beeck, Executive Director, Metrix Consulting, Dr Patricia V
Kailis AM OBE, Founding Director, MG Kailis Group, Professor Lyn Beazley AO, FTSE CIE, Sir Walter Murdoch
Distinguished Professor of Science, Murdoch University, Mr Gordon Cole, Managing Director, G Cole Consulting
Indigenous Entrepreneur & Business Leader and Inaugural Chairperson, Noongar Chamber & Commerce & Industry., Mr
Greg Meyerowitz, Partner, EY and Mr John Cluer, Chief Executive, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce (WA)
Increased productivity through innovation is the driving element of Australia’s economic
transformation. The AICC(WA) Annual Productivity event provides WA business leaders the
opportunity to explore and discuss both local and national elements of the productivity agenda.
EY Perth host, Michael Anghie Managing Partner of EY set the scene of the presentation by
recounting a week of change and unpredictability brought by the US election. Noting the
importance of leadership in responding to unforseen shifts in business markets, Mr Anghie
reaffirmed the EY relationship with the AICC both in WA and across Australia, a partnership which
contributes to public debate and helps build resilience. Further inspired by Remembrance Day, Mr
Gordon Cole also extended a Welcome to Whadjuk Nyoongar country and invoked stirring memories
of his grandfather’s service.
On behalf of event sponsor Curtin Graduate School of Business, Professor Mile Terziovski identified
factors and trends that influence productivity, including innovation, flexibility, talent war and climate
change. He linked this to the Curtin mission for Curtin students, staff and graduates to be highly
regarded internationally as ethical and engaged contributors to more inclusive, sustainable and
prosperous communities. Curtin has responded by introducing a Masters of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship with MIT, and has also engaged in Women in MBA scholarships aimed at closing
the gender diversity gap.
Mr Michael Anghie, Managing Partner, Strategic Growth Oceania and Western Region and Asia Pacific Strategic
Growth Leader, EY
Professor Mile' Terziovski, Dean, Curtin Graduate School of Business, Curtin University
“To say we are living in volatile times is an understatement” contended Ms Jennifer Westcott as she
introduced her topic by noting that the delivery of stability, empathy and understanding by business
is more critical than ever. Drawing observations from the US Presidential election she noted that
blame and diminution is unhelpful in understanding what is driving the current unease in many parts
of the population. Alluding to Israel she affirmed the relationship between the Business Council of
Australia (“BCA”) and the AICC, and accorded an accolade to the business culture of Israel which
facilitates new business development. She further noted that peace is delivered through prosperity.
Mr Gordon Cole, Managing Director, G Cole Consulting, Indigenous Entrepreneur & Business Leader and Inaugural