2007 Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year
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Linda Sorrell
Linda Sorrell is Chief Executive of Melbourne Health, Victoria's second largest health service which is internationally recognised for its education and research initiatives, as well as its specialist tertiary health services. Linda's key responsibilities are to lead, manage and develop the operations of Melbourne Health including financials, staff, healthcare and key stakeholder relations. Melbourne Health employs more than 7,000 staff, manages more than 1,000 beds, sees 55,000 emergency patients and provides over 700,000 occasions of services annually.
Business Owner Award
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Kristina Karlsson
Kristina Karlsson is Managing Director and Owner of kikki.K, a Swedish-designed range of stylish, everyday use, home and office stationery products. From a fledging start-up in 2001, Kristina's boutique retail concept has grown into a multi-million dollar business with 17 kikki.K boutiques in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. As well as overseeing the business strategy and managing senior staff, Kristina is also Creative Director and heads up the design and production teams, and the visual merchandising department.
Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award
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Jennifer Weller
Jennifer Weller is General Manager of Hadar Homes, a country-based residential home building business that was established in 2003. In this role, Jennifer is responsible for all aspects of the business including human resources, training, finances, procurement, sales and marketing, information technology and occupational health and safety. Prior to joining Hadar Homes, Jennifer worked for Goodman Fielders' Uncle Tobys brand where she developed innovative marketing research and product development techniques.
Community and Government Award
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Linda Sorrell
Linda Sorrell is Chief Executive of Melbourne Health, Victoria's second largest health service which is internationally recognised for its education and research initiatives, as well as its specialist tertiary health services. Linda's key responsibilities are to lead, manage and develop the operations of Melbourne Health including financials, staff, healthcare and key stakeholder relations. Melbourne Health employs more than 7,000 staff, manages more than 1,000 beds, sees 55,000 emergency patients and provides over 700,000 occasions of services annually.
Business Innovation Award
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Tracy Bialek
Tracy Bialek is Director of Ripple Products, a business she founded in 2004 to communicate the water conservation message through products that facilitate behavioural change. These products are designed with key environmental messages in mind to promote the reduction of water consumption by individuals. Ripple Product's clients include government departments, water companies, large corporates and environmental agencies. Tracy is responsible for marketing and sales, as well as identifying new markets for growing her business.
Young Business Women's Award
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Kristina Karlsson
Kristina Karlsson is Managing Director and Owner of kikki.K, a Swedish-designed range of stylish, everyday use, home and office stationery products. From a fledging start-up in 2001, Kristina's boutique retail concept has grown into a multi-million dollar business with 17 kikki.K boutiques in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. As well as overseeing the business strategy and managing senior staff, Kristina is also Creative Director and heads up the design and production teams, and the visual merchandising department.