Business Lunch Club with Simon McKeon AO

​The perfect opportunity to network, over a delicious two-course meal accompanied by drinks, guest presentation and thought-provoking conversations.

​This month we welcome Simon McKeon AO, the 2011 Australian of the Year who has made significant contributions to Australia in the areas of business, philanthropy, social responsibility and sustainability. He has had a lengthy career with Macquarie Group culminating in being Executive Chair of its Melbourne Office. He presently serves on the Board of NAB and continues a widespread involvement with the non-for-profit sector.

​‍Ticket $110pp - Highlights & inclusions:

​Lunch: Sit down to a two-course in The Wild Geese Hotel Bistro, accompanied by a selection of fine wines, beers and soft drinks.

​Member Lounge:   After lunch, move upstairs to the Club Room for continued afternoon networking and drinks. 

​*Registration required in advance.

​About our Speaker
Simon McKeon AO is a Non-Executive Director of National Australia Bank and was also the 2011 Australian of the Year. Simon is Chairman of Greater South East Melbourne, an alliance of eight Councils and Shires representing more than 1.5 million residents and 25% of Victoria’s GDP. He also serves on Bain and Co’s Australian Advisory Council and on the Advisory Board of InfraBuild.

​Simon previously served as Senior Independent Director (Australia) for Rio Tinto Group, Chairman of AMP, CSIRO and MYOB, Chancellor of Monash University and was Founding President of the Federal Government’s Australian Takeovers Panel. He has been with the Macquarie Group in a variety of senior roles for more than 40 years, including as Executive Chairman (Melbourne office). He is presently retained as a consultant. He was also Chairman of the Federal Government’s Panel which in 2013 completed a Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research.

​Simon has had a long involvement in the not for profit sector having chaired a range of organisations including MS Research Australia, Independent Schools Victoria, Summer Housing, In2Science, Business for Millenium Development and the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative. He, along with crewman Tim Daddo, held the Outright World Sailing Speed Record between 1993 and 2009 and became the first yachtsmen to sustain more than 50 knots. He was also the successful skipper, representing Australia, in three Little America’s Cup series.