Meet some amazing young individuals who are making a splash in Corporate Australia: Vivienne Mutembwa, Anmol Saini, Leo Saito, Denise Cheng & Matt Levy
VIVIENNE MUTEMBWA
What is your current role?
I am a Consultant in the field of Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance. I assist public and private organisations in achieving their business or service delivery and technical security objectives. I studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and hold a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management
Why are you passionate about cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is important to me because I believe the digital economy has provided social inclusion in terms of access to financial services, healthcare, education and community development initiatives. When an organisation has a cybersecurity-related challenge, of course, there is the macro impact but there is also the micro impact because these are real people affected and therefore it becomes personal.
What are your career goals?
To quote Oscar Wilde “Be yourself; everybody else is taken” I aspire to not only become an expert in my field but also an authentic and genuine trusted advisor to my clients and peers. I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by a network that has generously shared their experiences and knowledge with me and I, therefore, intend to become a mentor within the industry. I want to be intentional about my career, but also allow myself to explore and take the opportunities that may come along the journey, especially those that scare or intimidate me. Though I believe there is still a lot of work I have to do, I acknowledge my progress so far and the fact that taking opportunities presented to me is what got me here today.
ANMOL SAINI
What is your current role?
I am a Senior Manager at Macquarie Bank within Corporate Transaction Advisory & Projects, Financial Management Group.
What are you currently passionate about?
As an Indian born Australian woman, I have experienced firsthand the effects of exclusion and biases – both at school and in the workplace in corporate Australia. I am therefore extremely passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion into everything I do, whether it’s in the way I lead and empower my team in the office or the initiatives I am involved with outside of work.
What are your career goals?
My career goal is to work my way up through senior roles to eventually become the CEO of an ASX listed company within the next decade.
MATT LEVY
What is your current role?
Business Implementation Manager at Westpac. Working on project and process improvements that enhance banker and customer experiences.
What are you currently passionate about?
My passion is helping people understand what is possible and that nothing is impossible if you just believe.
What are your career goals?
To grow my board portfolio and be happy in what I do no matter what it is. I’m currently finishing my MBA and training for my 5th Paralympics Games.
DENISE CHENG
What is your current role?
I am Relationship Manager, Philanthropy at Equity Trustees. I support individuals and families who are on a journey of philanthropic giving.
What are you passionate about?
In my day job – I support families to bring their philanthropy to life, connecting them to amazing organisations delivering wonderful impact in our community. Outside of work, I am on the Board of Dress for Success Sydney where it is our mission to empower women to achieve economic independence through support, professional attire and development tools.
Can you share some of your career goals?
Am I allowed to say I am in my dream job? It allows me to leverage my corporate career and skills with my love for the for-purpose sector – the best of both worlds!
LEO SAITO
What is your current role?
I am a Senior Associate in PwC Australia’s growing Technology Consulting practice. I primarily advise ASX200 clients across a diversity of industries, about IT due diligence in M&A deals, strategy and architecture, technology finance and cost optimisation.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about lifelong learning and mental wellbeing, currently focused on learning about product management and Western philosophy, as well as serving as an accredited Mental Health First Aider for our workplace.
Can you share some of your career goals?
One of my ambitions is to leverage my Japanese/English bilingual skills and IT background to support the investment and growth of socially impactful technology businesses, across the globe.