Women's Leadership Lunch
Breaking Ground: Redefining leadership for women in the property industry
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About the event
What does it take to lead with impact in today’s property industry?
From boardrooms to building sites, women are shaping the sector with vision, resilience and fresh perspective. But leadership at the highest level comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities.
The Urban Developer is delighted to host the Women’s Leadership Lunch, an exclusive gathering of 40 female leaders and emerging change-makers in partnership with MA Financial.
Set within the elegant MA Financial boardroom at Sydney’s Brookfield Place, this intimate event will feature a candid and thought-provoking conversation with some of the industry’s most accomplished leaders. Together, they’ll share their journeys, lessons, and insights on navigating leadership, driving cultural change, and building sustainable success in a fast-evolving market.
Whether you are an established executive or an aspiring leader, this lunch offers a rare opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired by women at the forefront of property.
Details
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
MA Financial Boardroom, Brookfield Place, Sydney
12PM – 3PM AEDT
TUD+ Members: $350+GST
Non-member: $395+GST
Speaker Panel
Cathy Houston
Managing Director
MA Financial
Cathy Houston is Managing Director at MA Financial and a specialist in credit asset management with over 30 years’ experience in real estate finance, structuring and advisory.
She has led complex transactions across development finance, securitisation and capital markets, advising corporates, governments and not-for-profits on property strategy and investment.
Penny Fuller
Partner
Silvester Fuller
Penny Fuller is a Founding Partner of Silvester Fuller. With international experience at Foster + Partners and collaborations with Renzo Piano, Penny brings global perspective to Australian design.
Since 2008, she has led projects spanning scales and typologies, while contributing to design panels, awards juries and industry thought leadership.
Marie Doyle
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Fiducia
Marie Doyle is Co-Founder of Fiducia Property Group and The Development Mentor, with more than 20 years’ experience delivering $540m in projects across Sydney.
Recognised with the UDIA NSW Women in Leadership Award, she champions planning reform, housing solutions and mentoring the next generation of property developers.
Avalon Nethery
Associate Director – Business Liaison and Operations
Fortis
Avalon Nethery is an Associate Director at Fortis with over a decade in residential and commercial development. She drives strategy, operations and brand positioning, aligning priorities across national teams.
From acquisitions to delivery, Avalon ensures projects embody the Fortis standard of excellence while leading cross-functional initiatives that improve performance.
Taryn Paris
Managing Editor
The Urban Developer
As managing editor, Taryn Paris is responsible for leading the editorial team at The Urban Developer. She brings a wealth of experience across print and digital news products, social media and communications to the property industry.
Previously, Taryn has reported on politics, business and community, including as a war correspondent in Afghanistan with News Corp.
TUD+ Member
$350+ GST
- Welcome drinks on arrival
- Access to an expert panel
- Connect with industry leaders
- Networking lunch
- Networking drinks post event
Non-Member
$395+ GST
- Welcome drinks on arrival
- Access to an expert panel
- Connect with industry leaders
- Networking lunch
- Networking drinks post event
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