This session is designed to help young BD and marketing professionals in the professional services sector take control of their career trajectory. Attendees will learn how to set and achieve short-term career goals by identifying areas for skill development, building a robust professional network and seeking mentorship. Key topics include the importance of self-assessment, creating a professional development plan, and leveraging opportunities for growth within the sector. Participants will leave with actionable steps to shape their career path and enhance their value to their firms.
Presenters:
Charles HandleyDirector, Dalton Handley
Charles Handley is a seasoned career adviser and recruiter. He is trusted by hundreds of talented marketers in professional services to enhance their careers, and various world class firms to bring them talent. With over 15 years of experience specialising in marketing, business development, and communications recruitment roles within the professional services sector in Australia, he has a deep understanding both client and candidate needs has established him as a respected and connected recruiter across the Asia Pacific.
Andrew McGrath Director, Green Light Consulting Asia
Andrew has lived and worked in Hong Kong for 22 years. He is a qualified lawyer who practised in Sydney before moving to a successful career in business development and marketing. Andrew has held leadership roles at several law firms in the Asia Pacific region including as Asia Director of Business Development at Clifford Chance, Senior Manager of Practice Development Strategy at Paul Weiss, and Key Client Manager at Minter Ellison. He also worked as a National Director of Marketing at JLL. Andrew established Green Light Consulting in 2011, a niche recruitment business focusing on law firm marketing and business development roles in Asia, and has placed a broad range of candidates. He also provides training, mentoring and consulting for lawyers and BD professionals.
Event Details:
Date: 26 March 2025
Single Event Price:
Members: AUD80; Non-Members: AUD120
Times:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Sydney, Melbourne 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Brisbane 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Adelaide 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: New Zealand 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Perth, Hong Kong, Singapore
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