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ARA WOMEN LEADERS
IN RETAIL SCHOLARSHIP

Applications open 23 March 2023
Applications close 18 June 2023

   
ARA Women Leaders in Retail Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2023 Winner - DEB GALLE

Deb is the General Manager for the Non-Food Business Unit at Coles Supermarkets.  She leads a large cross-functional team, to drive customer and commercial success across all Non-Food segments. 

Deb is going to attend The Women’s Leadership forum at Harvard Business School.

Are you one of our next ARA scholars?  

Please send an email to scholarships@cew.org.au to be kept informed about when this scholarship will next start accepting applications in 2024.

 

Inclusions and obligations

  • The successful candidate must undertake a course at Harvard Business School
  • The successful candidate must commit to attend the whole course.
  • The successful candidate is required to write a report about her scholarship experience and may be asked to speak at CEW events.
  • On completion of the course, the successful candidate will become a member of the CEW alumni community, CEW Connect.
  • The successful candidate must complete the course within 18 months of award

Who should apply?

  • Applicants must work in the retail sector and their organisation be an ARA member
  • Mid to senior executive (CEO, or no more than 3 levels down from CEO)
  • 5 or more years general management experience (i.e., business unit, line or functional management incorporating key responsibilities such as P&L management, strategic planning, and people leadership)
  • Endorsement from senior management or the Board of her organisation
  • Applicants must attend the prescribed Women’s Leadership Forum Harvard Business School course
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident

Generously supported by ARA