AACS CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

The P&C community celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) at an IWD event hosted by Business Chicks Australia in Melbourne.

The event, which was well-represented by the Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) with around 30 members attending, brought together industry professionals to hear from inspiring speakers who shared their experiences and insights on supporting women in business.

The event featured a powerful lineup of speakers, including Sarah Grynberg, Rachel Griffiths, Azure Antoinette, and Brihony Dawson.

Corinne Barclay, Director at CMA, who hosted the AACS contingent alongside Camilla Warnock, said she believes IWD is a day to reflect on how far women have come in their quest for equality, and at the same time, it shows how much more there is to do.

“The theme for this year, ‘Accelerate action,’ was a key message and is a perfect way to highlight that we need to keep moving along and driving change, and more importantly, do this at the same rate of change that is taking place around us.”

Corinne Barclay and Stavroula Drakos.

Corinne Barclay and Stavroula Drakos.

Looking at the convenience industry, Barclay said that she loves that the industry has significantly evolved since she began working in it, specifically around the share of women working in the channel, and with so many in senior roles.

“It is literally the highest share of women I have seen in my time working in this channel.

I want to encourage women to lean in and make the most of the support, knowledge, and experience of the other women working in our industry.”

Offering advice to women looking to enter or grow in the channel, Barclay said it was important to be true to who you are and to tap into the other females currently working in the industry.

AACS expressed their thanks for the ongoing support of Women in Convenience from their sponsors UCB, Patties, PepsiCo, and The Distributors.

With two successful IWD events completed, Business Chicks Australia’s events continue across Australia.

While Sydney’s event is sold out, tickets remain available for upcoming gatherings in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.

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