
The Art of Diversity
Can diversity be good for your bottom line?
The Women in Finance Network will explore the link between workforce diversity and financial performance at their upcoming event The Art of Diversity, hosted by Wesfarmers.
The evening will feature a panel discussion with Sherry Duhe from Woodside and Naomi Flutter from Wesfarmers, facilitated by Margo Halbert.
In the spirit of the recently launched #knowmyname campaign, attendees will also be treated to an introduction to the Wesfarmers art collection – with a focus on paintings, photographs, sculptures and digital art by women – hosted by Helen Carroll, Curator of the Wesfarmers Collection.
We encourage both men and women to come along on Monday 17 June, to participate in this dynamic exchange of ideas around the business case for diversity.
Date: Monday, 17th June 2019
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost: $20
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Event commences at 5.30pm with a viewing of the Wesfarmers art collection. Formalities kick off at 6:00pm sharp and run through till shortly before 7:00pm, to allow guests to enjoy a drink, some canapes and conversation.
Tickets are limited to 60 people so register now to secure your spot.

Sherry Duhe
Sherry Duhe
Sherry joined Woodside in December 2017 following previous finance and senior roles with ExxonMobil, Duke Energy, JM Huber and most recently with Royal Dutch Shell, where she was Vice President Finance Unconventionals.
Sherry is from Louisiana in the United States, where she grew up and attended Louisiana State University majoring in Accounting and Internal Audit. Following graduation, Sherry commenced her career with ExxonMobil, where she worked for 6 years, first as a Financial Analyst at the Baton Rouge Chemical Plant, and then as an Internal Auditor covering the Latin America/Caribbean region. Following this role, she then completed an International MBA program at the University of South Carolina and in Paris, France, where she also interned with Citibank. Upon completion of her MBA program, Sherry held the position of Senior Audit Consultant at Duke Energy, followed by Audit and Controller positions at J.M. Huber Corporation. In 2004, Sherry joined Royal Dutch Shell and undertook a range of roles globally, including Plant Finance Manager for the Convent Motiva Refinery (US), Global Finance Manager of Lubricants Baseoils and Waxes (UK), Strategy, Planning and Business Finance Manager (Qatar), Group Senior Strategy and Competitive Intelligence Advisor (Netherlands), and most recently Vice President Finance Unconventionals (US).

Naomi Flutter
Naomi Flutter
Naomi joined Wesfarmers as Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs in August 2018. Before Wesfarmers, Naomi worked for Deutsche Bank for 20 years in M&A, equity capital markets and business management. In 2013, she was appointed the Bank's Head of Global Transaction Banking for Australia and New Zealand. In 2016, she assumed additional responsibilities, leading the Bank's Trust and Agency business across seven Asian markets.
Naomi holds honours degrees in Economic History and Law from the Australian National University and a Masters of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F Kennedy School of Government. In early 2018, she was recognised by The Asset as the Australian Custodian Banker of the Year.
Naomi currently serves on the Council of the Australian National University where she is the Pro Chancellor.

Margo Halbert
Margo Halbert
Margo works with business leaders to build their reputation and confidence, by helping them to be engaging and influential. They are then able to face important audiences and achieve results.
Margo is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), the highest international accreditation available from the Professional Speakers Australia. Margo has won the WA Speaker of the Year Award, has held the office of President of Professional Speakers Australia and is an Accredited Executive Coach. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia. Margo’s clients include AngloGold, BHP, Bunnings, Chevron, Crown Casino, Iluka Resources, JB HiFi, RAC and Wesfarmers.

Helen Carroll
Helen Carroll
Helen Carroll is Curator of the Wesfarmers Collection of Australian and New Zealand Art and oversees Wesfarmers’ commitment to support of the performing and visual arts in Western Australia and nationally.
Prior to joining Wesfarmers in 1999, she held the position of Public Programs Coordinator and Curator of Australian Art at the University of Western Australia’s Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery. She served on the Board of the Art Gallery of Western Australia for nine years, and currently serves on the national board of the SHEILA Foundation in support of Australian woman artists and on the Board of the Western Australian Chamber for Culture and the Arts.
Helen received the Business Leadership Award for her work in support of the arts in the 2008 Western Australian Business and Arts Awards.