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Impressions of Melbourne

A collection of enlightening observations about Melbourne from recently arrived or returned senior leaders working within Committee for Melbourne Member organisations.

Elizabeth Harman | Vice Chancellor | Victoria University
Spend a day tracing the footsteps of Victoria University's Vice Chancellor Prof. Elizabeth Harman, and you may discover that Melbourne holds all the cultural benefits of a globalised world. Part of a collection of enlightening observations about Melbourne from recently arrived or returned leaders working within our Member organisations.

Chris Woodruff | Chief Executive Officer | Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Chris Woodruff explains why he thinks Melbourne doesn't tell its story well enough on the international stage, even when there are so many stand-out qualities.

Maurice Coccocia | General Manager, Victoria | Lend Lease Development
How would you describe Melbourne in one word? Lend Lease Development's General Manager – Victoria, Mr. Maurice Cococcia chooses 'accessibility'. Find out why.

  John Simpson | Group General Manager in Corporate Affairs | National Australia Bank

Mr. John Simpson, says that until you live somewhere else, you'll never know how much you appreciate Melbourne.

 Margaret Gardner AO | Vice Chancellor | RMIT University
The Vice Chancellor of RMIT University, Prof. Margaret Gardner AO, shares with us why Melbourne is a place that’s international yet essentially Australian in its passions.

  Jen Aughterson | Senior Project Manager, Executive Producer Multimedia | The Learning Federation

A young leader from the Future Focus Group, Ms. Jen Aughterson, shares with us her impressions of this city

  Murad Karrar | PhD Student, Health  | University of Technology, Sydney

Exploring this city can lead you discovering more about yourself.  Young leader from the Future Focus Group, Mr. Murad Karrar, tells us his story

  Peter Turner | Associate Director Corporate Finance | KPMG
If cities came in packages, Associate Director of KPMG Corporate Finances, Mr. Peter Turner would put his money on Melbourne - it includes the full suite of experiences

  Richard Larkins AO | Vice Chancellor | Monash University

Find out why Vice Chancellor of Monash University, Prof. Richard Larkins finds an equilibrium between Melbourne and golf.

  Glyn Davis AC | Vice Chancellor | The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Glyn Davis says he cannot ask for more in a city.

  Kate Brennan | Chief Executive Officer | Fed Square

CEO of Fed Square and Executive Board Member of the Committee for Melbourne, Ms. Kate Brennan tells us why part of Melbourne's allure is the city's strategic town plan.

  Sandra Chipchase | Chief Executive Officer | MCVB

Does Melbourne hold Australia's heart beat?  Ms. Sandra Chipchase explains why she thinks so.

  Gerard Menses | Chief Executive Officer | Vision Australia

He has lived in the City of Churches, Emerald City and BrisVegas, but Mr Gerard Menses chooses Marvelous Melbourne.

  Peter Biggs | Managing Director | Clemenger BBDO Melbourne

Mr Peter Biggs reveals to us why size doesn't matter.

  Kaj Faerm | Managing Director | Scania Australia

Mr Kaj Faerm explains why Melbourne defies many stereotypes of Australia.

  Simon Robinson | Chief Executive Officer | Melbourne Cares

According to Mr Simon Robinson, Melbourne may be at the bottom of the world but it is not far away from anything.

  John Seybolt | Dean and Director | Melbourne Business School

Mr John Seybolt says Melbourne has the benefits of a big city, with the delights of many small villages.  Find out why he thinks residents of the CBD have the 'best seats' to begin and end each day.

  Dennis Cliche | Chief Executive Officer | Yarra Trams

Mr Dennis Cliche explains why there is a sense of space and openness about the design of our city's urban landscape.

  Don Churchill | Managing Director | Fairfax

Mr Don Churchill said he counts is as a blessing to live in a city where you can indulge your passion in abundance.  Find out why his favourite holiday destination became his place of work.

  Naseema Sparks | Managing Director | M&C Saatchi

While she calls Melbourne home, Naseema Sparks has been away from it a lot.  Five years in London, three back in Melbourne, then seven years in Sydney.  Find out why Naseema came home.

  Robert Hutchinson | Vice President | The Boston Consulting Group

Having lived in a number of major cities around the world, Mr Robert Hutchinson, learned what he and his family like in a city.