The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry​ QLD Chapter was delighted to host C-level executives from Australian and French organisations at the C-Suite Luncheon during the 2024 Sustainability Forum at PwC Brisbane​ on Thursday 17 October from 12pm to 2:30pm.

The C-Suite Luncheon provided an excellent opportunity for our guests to engage in enriching discussions on sustainability.

A heartfelt thank you to our host, who went above and beyond to make the lunch experience align with the theme of sustainability. From the beautiful silk flowers to a menu composed of sustainable products, including responsibly sourced fish, every detail reflected a commitment to the cause.

Nicole Blackburn, Director, Strategy & Marketing of Schneider Electric​, our main sponsor, started the conversation by presenting their 2024 Sustainability Index report. We also heard from our host, PwC, represented by Alicia Clarke - ESG Partner . Both shared their commitments and future objectives for collaborating closely to address environmental challenges.

Following these presentations, a dynamic discussion ensued among our guests, who engaged with great enthusiasm as they enjoyed a sumptuous and refined meal.

Among our distinguished guests who shared their insights on the topic were Edward Arendt - State Manager QLD of Schneider Electric; Daniel Brown - General Manager Queensland for the Water line of Veolia ANZ; Tim Bruton - Sustainability Manager of Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure; Guy Chandler - PwC Australia; Sebastien Colette - Principal Consultant of S2C Professional Services; Michael Crowe - Partner at PwC Australia; David Curtarello - Managing Director of Rob Carr; Alain Etchegaray - Honorary Consul of France, Vice President of FACCI QLD and Managing Director of Pacific People Solutions; Anna Fedeles - General Manager, International Operations of Trade and Investment Queensland; Matthew Flanigan - Urban Development Regional Leader (QLD) at Egis; Rodger Manning - Partner at BidWrite; Fanny Mattens - Head of Strategic Development and Sustainability for Australia at Airbus; Betty Moinet - Brisbane 2032 Client Success Practice Lead - Local Government and QLD State Government at Esri, Vice President of FACCI QLD and Director of Le Festival; Peter Lacey - Executive Director, Procurement Policy of the Department of Energy and Climate of Queensland Government; Gustavo Pilger - CTO/R&D Director Mining Engineer & Geostatistician of Dassault Systèmes GEOVIA; Philippe Reboul - Managing Director of Molekulis Australia & New Zealand; Myriam Robillard - Head of FACCI Queensland Chapter; Peter Scott - CEO of Energy Queensland; Peter Townley - CEO of TGI Cargo; Jeanne Vallade - Commercial and Corporate Lawyer - Special Counsel at Holding Redlich.

We believe these C-suite roundtables are crucial in ensuring that we collectively progress with comprehensive knowledge and an understanding of what is essential to achieve our common goals.

We extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Schneider Electric​ and PwC​, as well as to all our attendees, whose valuable contributions made this event a memorable experience and led to meaningful discussions.