Melanie Brock AM is a highly respected business leader and one of Australia's foremost specialists on Japan. Her longstanding contribution to Australia-Japan ties was recently recognised with the award of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for her contribution to strengthening economic relations between Japan and Australia.

Melanie currently serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Asahi Group Holdings, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Estate and Sega Sammy Holdings. She is Chair Emeritus of the Australia & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and a Senior Advisor to Bondi Partners, as well as being a member of the Steering Committee of the Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC).

Based in Tokyo, Melanie brings extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic advisory roles across a wide range of sectors, underpinned by deep cross-cultural expertise, strong language capabilities, and an influential network spanning government, media, and business in both Australia and Japan.

A passionate advocate for gender equality and women’s leadership, Melanie is the founder of Celebrating Women in Japan and the Women of WA initiative. She has also been actively involved in reconstruction efforts in Tohoku following the 2011 earthquake, receiving honorary ambassadorships from several municipalities in recognition of her contributions.

Melanie is also a media commentator, regularly contributing to leading outlets including the Australian Financial Review, Nikkei Asia and the ABC.

This "fireside chat" entitled "Insights from the Japanese Boardrooom" offers the opportunity to learn from Melanie's experience with Japanese business and government and how to capitalise on the booming Australia-Japan trade and investment relationship.

A hot breakfast is included in the ticket pricing at this 7am - 9am event on Tuesday morning, June 2, hosted by Tattersall's Club in Brisbane.

Please note Tattersall's dress code requirements (business wear) - see https://tattersallsclub.com.au/the-club/dress-etiquette/

Contact the host of Insights from the Japanese Boardroom: QJCCI Fireside Chat with Melanie Brock AM

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