MBA Alumni Event - Melbourne's Open: The Story of Our Grand Slam

The story of Melbourne's Grand Slam Tennis Tournament becoming the biggest annual sporting event in the world in January is one of the most extraordinary case studies in global business. The collaboration and competition, the economics and the politics, and the sheer passion of the fans and the stars are all explored by four of the leading figures in sport and media who have each played a role along the journey.

We are delighted to invite you to join us at Melbourne & Olympic Parks on 10 October 2024 for this exciting Monash MBA Alumni event with presentations and a panel discussion, followed by a networking reception.

Speakers 

• MC & Facilitator: Brigette McGuire GAICD  - Social Impact Business Strategist, Lecturer Monash Business School
• Geoff Pollard AM, PhD - Life Vice President, International Tennis Federation and Former President & CEO of Tennis Australia
• John Harnden AM  - Chief Executive, Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust
• Matt James  - Managing Director,  Nine Melbourne

Schedule

• 5:30pm - Arrival & Registration 
• 6:00pm - Welcome Professor Patrick Butler, Monash Business School 
• 6:05pm - Opening & Introductions Brigette McGuire GAICD
• 6:15pm - Presentation Geoff Pollard AM, PhD
• 6:25pm - Presentation John Harnden AM
• 6:35pm - Presentation Matt James
• 6:45pm - Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A by Brigette McGuire
• 7:25pm - Close & Thanks Brigette McGuire
• 7:30pm - Networking Reception
• 8:45pm - Event Close