Rising stars take lead by looking beyond the boys club
Tech high-fliers say look past its reputation for male domination, find a mentor and seek out roles with responsibility for managing profit and loss accounts.
Rising leaders Huanhuan Huang, Samantha Lawson, Elise Jenkins and Zoe Hawkins navigate the fast-paced world of tech. AFR
To mark International Women’s Day, The Australian Financial Review celebrates the careers of emerging figures in key sectors of the economy, nominating four women as the Women to Watch in each of five sectors: financial services; technology; professional services; sustainability and energy; and education and public service.
We asked four rising stars in the tech sector how they navigate the fast-paced industry and what women should know about the sector.
Amelia McGuireBusiness reporterAmelia McGuire covers technology from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the aviation, tourism and gambling reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Connect with Amelia on Twitter. Email Amelia at a.mcguire@afr.com.au
Tess BennettTechnology reporterTess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com
