AVPN Discussion on Successful Collaborations by and for Corporations

Rebecca is accountable for External Communications, Internal Communications, Government Relations, Philanthropy and Sustainability for Kellogg across Asia Pacific and Sub Saharan Africa.She leads a team of Corporate Affairs experts and sits on both the Kellogg Asia Pacific Leadership Team and the Kellogg ANZ leadership team. She is also a board member of the Kellogg Australia Charitable Foundation.Rebecca began her Kellogg career in 1997 as a Nutrition Communications Co-ordinator after training as an exercise physiologist and Dietitian.  Throughout her 20 years with Kellogg she has used her skills learnt as a Dietitian – that of translating complex science into behaviour change messages – to drive innovative communications while adapting to the every changing communication vehicles that are available to use.

Gillian has 17 years of experience in strategic planning, cross-sector partnership development and program management. Founder of Pearl Consulting, she leads the team to conceptualize and deliver social impact programs and services.Gillian previously chaired the Corporate Citizenship Committee at Singapore’s American Chamber of Commerce, represented Singapore abroad at the UN and has served on nonprofit boards. Gillian and Pearl Consulting were named as finalists in the 2014 Public Affairs Asia “Gold Standard Awards” for NGO Engagement and most recently, Gillian became an accredited partnership broker through the Partnership Brokers Association.

Helen leads strategic community investment and sustainability at Optus in her role as Director, Group Sustainability. She is responsible for developing and driving the community and sustainability strategy with a focus on developing shared value partnerships, social innovation and creating a positive impact in communities and the environment where Optus operates, both in Australia and overseas.In 2016, Helen drove the development and launch of Optus Future Makes – an Accelerator and Grants programme for developing innovative tech solutions benefiting the vulnerable and disadvantaged in society. Future Makers us open to NGOs, social enterprises and start-ups and is now also a regional programme for the SingTel Group.

Over the last 3 years, Caroline has led the development of strong multi-sector partnerships for AVPN. She has over 15 years of experience in creating and managing different networks across 5 different countries. She has lived in Sydney, Vienna, London, Istanbul, Dubai, Atlanta and now calls Singapore home.Whilst in Atlanta, she was one of the founders of the Ribbons of Hope, Invest In Women Foundation, which supports women and girls’ organizations. She has also been the chairwoman of International Women of Istanbul and served on the board of PrimeTIme in Singapore. She completed her undergraduate degree in Australia and has an MBA from INSEAD.