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Upcoming forum

Josephine Sukkar AM, Co-owner and Principal, Buildcorp

Date: Thursday 8 May
Time: 12-2pm; Drinks and networking from 11.30am
Location: The Ascot Ballroom, Level 6, Event Centre; The Star Brisbane, 33 William Street
Cost: $220 per person or $2,100 for table of ten (including GST); Includes a three-course lunch and beverages

About Josephine Sukkar AM

A leader in the Australian construction industry, Buildcorp has completed more than 3000 projects totalling $9 billion since its inception in 1990. The company has rapidly grown from a small team to a workforce of more than 570 and has been recognised as an Employer of Choice six times.

Co-owner and Principal Josephine Sukkar AM, who founded Buildcorp with her husband Tony, brings a service mindset to her role as leader. She continues to encourage women from diverse sectors into the construction industry while also working as a mentor and a champion for community initiatives.

Josephine is a professional company director and serves on several private, public and not-for-profit boards, including Soul Patts, Growthpoint Properties Australia, the Green Building Council of Australia, the Australian Museum and the Buildcorp Foundation. In 2024, she retired as Chair of the Australian Sports Commission.

In 2017 she was recognised for her services to the community, the arts and sports with a Medal of the Order of Australia.

Join Josephine at this inspiring forum as she shares her leadership journey and addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the Australian business and construction sectors.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a leader who has successfully navigated economic downturns, inflationary pressures and workforce challenges in a conversation moderated by journalist, Ellen Fanning.

About the forum

The QUT Business Leaders' Forum is Brisbane's pre-eminent business leadership event. For more than 20 years it has developed an international reputation for attracting dynamic, world-class leaders in a dialogue on today's leadership challenges. The forum informs, challenges and inspires audiences on:

leadership
business excellence
corporate social responsibility
sustainability
related public policy.

Hear prominent speakers share their personal leadership journey as they explore trends, issues and ideas shaping the economy and politics of the nation. The forum is also the city's premier event for high-level networking.

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Tuesday 24 June
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Hear from world-class leaders

Keep your business know-how relevant and hear from executive thought leaders. Our Forum has developed an international reputation for attracting dynamic world-class leaders in a dialogue on today's leadership challenges.

Professional development

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Our Forum brings together a diverse community of business leaders giving you the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and extend your network. Make an impression on your clients by inviting them to the Forum when you buy a table.

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