Celebrating IWD - March Forward: Achieving a Cross-Cultural Career, with Wendy Holdenson

Hosted by Australia Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) & AJS-NSW

Supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney

Thursday 6 March 2025 6 PM - 8PM

Celebrating International Women's Day 2025, the Australia Japan Businesswomen's Network (AJBWN) NSW Chapter and the Australia-Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW) are co-hosting an inspiring event focused on empowering professionals working between Australia and Japan. This event is supported by the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney.

Our guest speaker, Ms Wendy Holdenson from Mitsui & Co. (Australia), brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors within the Australia-Japan business landscape. Wendy will share her journey, offering insights to aspiring professionals striving for growth and leadership in their careers.

This year, we are also honoured to welcome Mr Nishida, the Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Sydney. We hope to share the dynamic energy and aspirations of emerging leaders in our community, fostering meaningful connections and dialogue.

Advance registration is essential HERE. Pay online (by credit card, Paypal membership is not required) or offline to the AJS-NSW bank account. Capacity is limited so early registration is recommended.

Speaker : Wendy Holdenson - Director, Mitsui & Co. (Australia)

All her career, Wendy has championed the causes of women in both Australia and Japan.

A business professional with experience at the highest levels of both the public and private sectors, since 2014 Wendy has been Director at Mitsui & Co. (Australia). She drives female empowerment programs there and at Mitsui’s Tokyo head office.

Wendy studied in Japan as a university student, then rose through the ranks of companies in Tokyo and Sydney. She leveraged this experience when Australia’s Consul-General and Trade and Investment Commission in Fukuoka, and Austrade's State Director for WA, SA and the NT. 

Today Wendy serves on the advisory boards of universities in both Australia and Japan as well as the Australia-Japan Foundation. She recently received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation Award for her contribution to our bilateral economic relationship. Learn more about Wendy here.

Proposed Event schedule:

5:45 Doors Open

6:00 Event Start / Opening remarks

6:05 Facilitated Session (30 minutes)

6:35 Q&A Session (15min)

         Questions to Wendy welcomed in advance to info@ajbwn.org

6:50 Closing Remarks

6:55 Networking Session (50min)

7:45 Event Close

About the Australia Japan Businesswomen's Network (AJBWN):

The Australia Japan Businesswomen's Network (AJBWN) is a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to empowering and connecting women in business with ties to both Australia and Japan. Committed to promoting diversity and gender equality in the business world, AJBWN provides a supportive platform for women to exchange ideas, share experiences, and access valuable resources for personal and professional growth. Through networking events, knowledge-sharing and collaboration, AJBWN strives to enhance opportunities for women in both countries and contribute to the advancement of bilateral business relations.

About the Australia-Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW):

Established in Sydney in 1968, The Australia Japan Society of NSW (AJS-NSW) is a non-profit, non-political organisation operating as an incorporated association. Committed to fostering mutual understanding and goodwill between Australia and Japan, AJS-NSW offers diverse events to members and the broader NSW community, serving as a central hub for Japan-related activities. Whether seeking information about Japan, forming friendships, or collaborating with similar organisations, AJS-NSW provides a welcoming platform for anyone interested in Japanese culture and relations.