OCGA Networking Night

The Old Carey Grammarians Association is delighted to invite you to our 2025 Networking Night!

Come along to hear from our curated panel of expert Alumni discussing the theme:
Rewired for the Future: Tech, Talent and Transformation 

Attendees will have the opportunity to network and build valuable connections in relevant industry groups with fellow alumni. All are welcome, from university students to executives and business owners - but numbers are strictly limited.

Date: Tuesday 19 August
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: The George on Collins - 168 Collins St Melbourne
Cost:  $20 per person (plus booking fee)
Includes Canapes and drinks

Dress code: Business casual

Panellists for the night:

Harley Thomas (1998) – Partner, Sharp & Carter – People & Recruitment
As a Partner with leading recruitment firm, Sharp & Carter, Harley commenced his recruitment and search career in 2008, having started out as a Research Associate in a top tier global executive search firm. He has specialised in Finance and Accounting recruitment since 2010.  

Prior to joining the recruitment world, Harley had 7 years Accounting experience, working in Business Services and Advisory with a small CBD based Chartered Accounting firm.  

We look forward to Harley sharing his employment market insights for candidates and employers as a panelist at our Networking Night! 


Nisha Karna (2007) – Ex President North America, Frank Body - Brand and Growth Advisory
With global experience across the USA, UK and Australia, Nisha is a strategic force in management consulting, corporate strategy and brand development, especially in the prestige beauty space. 

Nisha's passion for consumer goods and luxury retail is matched by a proven track record of driving brand growth, operational efficiency and market expansion across borders. 

Expect sharp insights and bold ideas from Nisha as a panelist at our upcoming Networking Night! 


Robert Di Pietro (2000) – Partner, PwC - Cybersecurity Privacy & AI
As a partner in PwC Australia's Cybersecurity and Privacy practice, Robert brings over two decades of experience in helping organisations and governments build cyber resilience.  From his early days as a penetration tester to advising boards and leading national initiatives, Robert's expertise spans threat management, incident response, cloud security and cyber governance. 

He has played a key role in shaping Australia's cyber landscape through leading the development of the Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework and securing the 2021 Digital Census. 

With a passion for STEM and emerging technologies like quantum computing and AI, we look forward to Robert inspiring the next generation of tech leaders as a panelist at our Networking Night! 


Belinda Coates (1995) – Founder, Harper B – Business Growth Strategy
Founder of Harper B, and a leader in business growth strategy, Belinda has driven major growth transformations across firms such as APD Consulting, Slattery, HASSELL and Woods Bagot. 

As ADP's inaugural CEO, Belinda led a 50% revenue increase and international expansion in just over 2 years.  Belinda is a Co-Founder of TEN women which has raised over $1.7M for women's charities, and she also serves on a number of boards. 

Belinda brings bold insights and real world impact.  Don't miss her as our Networking Night panel moderator! 

Please contact ocga@carey.com.au for questions or concerns.