The Chairperson is overall responsible for leading monthly board meetings and for keeping a big-picture view on the committee and board activities.

Cheryl Hayman champions Branding for the Australian Businesswomen's Network, bringing to her role her experience in the Advertising and Marketing arena.

Julie manages her own consulting company specialising in coaching business owners on operational efficiencies and helping them get the best from their energy and efforts. She is also an accredited Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is an alumnus of the Institute of Executive Coaching.

Amy Lyden has been an ABN member since 1995. Amy has mentored a number of women through the ABN's mentoring programs, spearheaded our annual International Women's Day events and served on the ABN board for a number of years. Amy's passion for supporting women in business is admirable and we are pleased to have her representation as an Ambassador.

Suzy Yates has supported the Australian Businesswomen's Network since 1995. She served on the Advisory Board for three years, headed up numerous committees and has been a facilitator, speaker and host at ABN events. Suzy is a valued member of the ABN family and we are honoured to have her as an Ambassador.

The Financial Development team secures sponsorship and maintains financial records for the operation of the ABN and its projects including budgeting. Karen Houghton heads up the Financial Development Team. She is the director of MoneyPennys, a group she founded in 1995.