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Hi ,
And just like that…we’re somehow at the end of 2025.
I swear it was July about five minutes ago!
It’s been a big month to close out a big year, and we managed to pack a lot in.
A Month of Connection, Learning & Celebration
We kicked things off with a summit in Adelaide alongside all the Chapter Presidents across Australia and New Zealand. It was a productive couple of days filled with shared learnings and a united commitment to collaborate more closely across the region - all in service of delivering even greater value for our members.
The following week, we hosted the first event in our new Cultural Learning series - a Shabbat Dinner generously led and opened by Dean Cherny. It was warm, insightful, and a powerful reminder of the richness that comes from engaging deeply with each other’s cultures.
Back home, we wrapped up our AGM, paired with an exceptional presentation by Simon Kuestenmacher. As a fellow lover of data and storytelling, I was in absolute heaven.
A huge congratulations to Costa Vasili and James Murray, who’ve been elected Co-Presidents for 2026/27, along with our entire incoming board.
I also joined my own forum for our Infinity Forum Mini Retreat, where we slowed down long enough to see Melbourne with fresh eyes. From staying at the new 1Hotel Melbourne to exploring lesser-known laneways, sharing a Jeffersonian-style dinner at Marmelo, and hearing from Hatem Saleh of Atlantic Group, it was a powerful reminder of how valuable it is to step out of the day-to-day and lean fully into the EO experience.
And of course, we closed out the year in style with our Christmas Long Lunch at Zinc in Fed Square - a fantastic afternoon connecting with members and alumni alike, and a reminder of the enduring relationships that make this community so special.
Looking ahead to 2026
We’ve locked in a strong line-up of events and experiences for next year - more learning, more connection, and more opportunities to grow as leaders, entrepreneurs, and humans.
A huge thank you
To our entire EO Melbourne community - thank you for making 2025 such a brilliant year.
Your energy, your generosity, and your willingness to show up for each other are what make this chapter truly special.
Wishing you a wonderful break, however you spend it. Rest up, recharge, and I’m excited to see you in 2026.
A lot more to come next month - and as always, if you’ve got feedback, ideas, or want to connect, I’m just a call, email, or WhatsApp away (except during the usual 6–8pm family chaos).
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