Ms Naomi Milgrom AO video

Voice-over: "Naomi Milgrom is recognised as one of Australia’s top 25 business leaders and an advocate and mentor of Australian women in business. As the owner, Executive Chair and CEO of the Sussan Group for 20 years, she has overseen the transformation of more than 550 stores in Australia and New Zealand."

Naomi Milgrom: "One of the most important things I think I’ve been able to do with my career is be able to take heritage businesses and turn them into contemporary businesses. Each one of the businesses that I run, have at some time been owned by families and they’ve been through different journeys. But keeping them with the spirit of their original intent and moving them ahead into a contemporary space has been one of the highlights for me."

Voice-over: "Ms Milgrom has made outstanding contributions as a benefactor to the arts, community and health through her work with organisations including the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) and the Howard Florey Institute."

Naomi Milgrom: "The most memorable achievement has been in relation to the Australian Centre of Contemporary Art where I have been chair of the board for the last four years. And the team have changed ACCA into the most important contemporary art space in Australia."

Voice-over: " In 2006 Ms Milgrom became the first woman to deliver the Batman Oration, where she spoke of the importance of mentoring."

Naomi Milgrom: "My two largest businesses are run by two young women that I have mentored and have been with for the last ten years. It’s a wonderful, wonderful way to share experiences in a very collaborative way."

Voice-over: "Known for her successful leadership, Ms Milgrom’s style has been described as 'managing by conversation'."

Naomi Milgrom: "I’m never behind a desk. I’m always walking around talking to people. Understanding what their issues are. Having a bit of a personal insight with people. Building trust with them. It’s all about talking; it’s all about communication, it’s all about giving them examples."

Voice-over: "Monash University pays tribute to Ms Naomi Milgrom for her business leadership and outstanding contribution to the arts, health, and the community."

Description: Naomi Milgrom AO (BA 1973) Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award 2010

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