July 23, 2024
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce and Community Bank Darling Square would like to invite you to a panel discussion and networking evening on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, at the bank’s premises in Haymarket.
When veterans leave the Australian Defence Force (ADF), they take with them a combination of qualifications, training, experience, and skills in sought-after fields including healthcare, trades, engineering, project management, logistics, information management, hospitality, and security.
Join us for a discussion to discover how ex-service people can help you in your business.
This is an opportunity to tap into highly skilled and motivated ex-service people who can bring wisdom and experience to your business. At this event you will hear from government, defence, and business owners on how your business can get involved, and there will be some real-world case studies as well.
Date: Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Time: 6 pm – 8.30 pm.
Venue: Community Bank Darling Square , Shop NE12, 11 Little Pier Street Haymarket, NSW 2000 (Corner of Little Pier Street and Harbour Street, Haymarket)
Registration: Please register your attendance HERE
Brigadier Kahlil Fegan DSC AM (Retd)
Commissioner for Defence Engagement, Australian Repatriation Commissioner
Kahlil Fegan DSC AM was appointed as Australia’s Repatriation Commissioner on 15 September 2023. As Repatriation Commissioner, Kahlil is independent of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Kahlil followed his father into the Australian Army and served for almost 34 years, as an infantry soldier and soldier, leading and managing people and supporting families in Australia and on multiple operational deployment. His last appointment was a three-year tenure as the Commander of the 3rd Combat Brigade in Townsville.
There will be a panel discussion and audience Q& A with Tom Nguyen, Angela Green and Bill Skandalakis, defence veterans who have transitioned their defence experience to the private sector.
Tom Nguyen – Director Business Value Services (former Army Captain)
Tom was a Captain and artillery officer in the Army and trained at Duntroon. He holds a Bachelor of Information Technology (software engineering) and an MBA.
He is now a Director, Business Value Services, with Salesforce, having previously worked as an engagement manager with McKinsey in Denmark and with Telstra as their General Manager, Corporate Strategy.
Thomas is also a volunteer life saver with the Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.
Angela is a highly experienced business executive. Her experience includes leading and growing large P&L businesses as well as holding numerous senior risk management roles. She is the Chair of Westpac’s Military & Mates Employee Advocacy Group, having spent eight years as a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force very early in her career.
Angela is also a non-executive director on the Australian Air Force Cadets Foundation, which brings together her passion for youth development and all things aviation.
Bill worked as an aircraft mechanic / engineer with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for 10 years. He worked on Hercules C-130 aircraft.
While at the RAAF he undertook a number of training programs, including engine fitting and gained additional qualifications in IT for aircraft maintenance.
Since leaving the RAAF, Bill has worked as a senior business analyst and is currently working as an IT business analyst with Saluda Medical.
We look forward to seeing you at this very special event. There will also be an opportunity to network with other guests throughout the evening. Food and drinks will be served.
