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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 organisation. A published ethicist and past President of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Dr Gray is a fearless advocate for endangered species, pioneering behavioural 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.
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 – facilitated by Hein Vogel
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Lunch: 12:00pm – 3:00pm (pre-lunch drinks at 12pm)
Venue: The Heritage Ballroom, The Fullerton Hotel No. 1 Martin Place Sydney
Dress: Business attire
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)
Description: The Second Annual Gala Business Lunch we are hosting in conjunction with WITS Australia. We will hear from a panel of business leaders as we talk about: Journeys of
Leadership and Impact in Australian Business.
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 have a special rate of $200 pp. Members can also book a table/bring others at the discounted rate. Please email us if you would like more information on this. Sponsorship packages are also available.
