Gender in the Workplace: Difficult Conversations for Men with John Gaultieri & Paul Zahra

Gender in the Workplace: Difficult Conversations for Men with John Gaultieri  & Paul Zahra 

Worried about “doing the right thing”, unsure how to have difficult conversations with your female colleagues, unsure how to handle bullying claims, these and many others will be discussed by leaders. Understand the consequences of doing nothing & learn winning ways to overcome these barriers. Gender equality & workplace inclusivity create more profitable & productive companies, the business case is clear. However, dealing with people is always the hardest thing for a leader.

In this Lunch & Learn session, we will discuss how these leaders have handled difficult situations giving you a roadmap for the future.

Join Us:  June 14th 12- 12.45pm

John Gualtieri

John Gualtieri is the Chief Executive Officer of Kmart Australia and New Zealand which has more than 325 stores and is recognised as one of the most profitable discount department stores in Australia. John commenced with Kmart Australia in 2008 as Divisional Merchandise Manager for the Home Division and in 2010 was appointed to General Manager of General Merchandise & Store Renewal.

In 2016 was appointed to Chief Operating Officer managing multiple teams across many functions/business units. Has led Planning, Buying Merchandise and Store Renewal teams and has worked with Suppliers and Retailers across Asia, UK and USA.

With the appointment to Chief Executive Officer in 2021, John’s experience, both national and international covers a number of industries and he is a very focussed and proactive Retail Leader driven by the desire to deliver strong results.

John holds a Bachelor of Business Degree with a major in Accounting and minor in Law And has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Paul Zahra

Paul Zahra is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Retailers Association. He is also a Non-Executive Director, Board and Company Advisor and one of Australia’s most influential corporate diversity advocates. A leading force in the Australian Retail Industry for over 40 years, Paul represents small to large retailers through the Australian Retailers Association.

Paul’s corporate roles have included Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of David Jones Limited as well as senior leadership roles at Target Australia and Officeworks Superstores. Paul advises Boards and Companies in retail (both traditional and start-ups), leadership, transformational change and diversity.