Jessica Gallagher on Leadership and Embracing the Risks of Brand Mergers
Working on the frontlines of one of the biggest mergers in South Australia today, Professor Jessica Gallagher has a unique understanding of the risks and opportunities that come with shepherding brands into a new era.
In this episode, Sav sits down with the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor International and External Engagement at the brand-new Adelaide University. Together, they lift the lid on the university merger and discuss the evolving realities of being a woman in leadership.
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