Southern Crossings: Invitation to Annual Gala Business Lunch
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In partnership with WITS Australia, Southern Crossings invites you to the Annual Gala Business Lunch
In partnership with WITS Australia, Southern Crossings invites you to the Second Gala Business Lunch with Special Guests Tim Netcher, Dr Jenny Gray AM and Dr Manny Pohl AM as we discuss Journeys of Leadership and Impact in Australian Business.
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025 (12 - 3pm)
Time: 12:00pm - 3pm (please arrive for pre-drinks at 12pm, lunch starts 12.30pm sharp)
Location: The Heritage Ballroom, The Fullerton Hotel, No. 1 Martin Place Sydney
Costs:
- $200 pp for SC Members and their guests (use Member Code provided)
- $225 pp Early Bird Rate (till 30 September)
- $250 pp Standard Rate (after 30 Sept)
This event will also involve fund raising by WITS Australia as they look to provide university scholarships.
Register to join a Southern Crossings table. Members can also book a table/bring others at the member rate. Please email us if you would like more information on this. Sponsorship packages and corporate tables are also available. Feel free to contact Lawrence if you would like to get involved/find out more.
Featured Special Guests
Moderated by Hein Vogel, Southern Crossings
About Tim Netscher
Tim has held senior leadership roles with global mining giants like BHP, Newmont and Vale, and has chaired some of Australia’s most successful resource companies, including ASX listed companies St Barbara and Gold Road Resources – which recently agreed to be sold to Gold Fields for $3.7bn – as well as Alluminous, leading the commercialization of breakthrough clean-tech innovations.
About Dr Jenny Gray AM
Current CEO of Zoos Victoria. With a background across transport, banking, and engineering, she has driven the transformation of Melbourne Zoo and its affiliates into a world-leading conservation organization. A published ethicist and past President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Dr Gray is a fearless advocate for endangered species, pioneering behavioral campaigns and zoo-based conservation that deliver real-world impact.
About Dr Manny Pohl AM
Dr Manny Pohl AM, is a renowned Australian fund manager and entrepreneur — he founded Hyperion Asset Management which grew to manage over $3bn and went on to build EC Pohl & Co a top tier manager managing listed investment companies Flagship and Global Masters. An Order of Australia recipient, he’s also a philanthropist supporting the arts, conservation, and education.
This invitation is for South African business executives and professionals South Africans to connect, catch up and build friendships in the spirit of helping each other succeed in Australia. Space is limited. Members have preferred access.
