Join us for an evening of networking followed by an interactive session led by speaker Rupert Myer AO and facilitated by David Gibbs AM. This session is designed to encourage practical reflection, open discussion and shared learning with peers.
As places are limited, please RSVP by 14 April 2026.
Session topic
How Professional Advice has supported the Myer Family through five generations
This session will explore:
o What matters most?
o When does professional advice become critical?
o How do families preserve cohesion alongside commercial discipline?
o Has structured philanthropy played a role in strengthening intergenerational cohesion?
Speaker:
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Rupert Myer AO |
Rupert Myer AO serves as a board member for several investment and philanthropic entities associated with five generations of the Myer Family. He has served on the Board of Myer Family Investments since 1991, including as Chairman, and currently chairs The Myer Foundation, Amcil Limited, the Felton Bequests’ Committee and A New Approach (ANA). He also serves as a director of Mutual Trust. Rupert was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for his service to the arts and the community.
Facilitator:
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David Gibbs AM |
David Gibbs is a business strategist and adviser with a reputation for developing wise and practical solutions to personal, family and business financial problems. His career to date in financial matters spans some 50 years. During this time, David has seen the effects of many business cycles and the succession of management with a wide range of business operations. This experience has sharpened his passion for Family Enterprises, Corporate Governance and the identification and management of risk. David currently chairs and participates in a wide range of family business and other governance Boards, Teams and Committees. Working with other professionals in a collaborative way is a hallmark of David’s style and the basis of the Family Business Consultants Network of which David is a founding director. David is an Accredited Family Business Adviser.
This evening networking session follows the successful format of previous years and is held with the support of:
• Family Business Association
• STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
• The UHNW Institute
• Family Business Consultants Network
The evening will include a three-course dinner in a private venue, providing an opportunity for relaxed conversation and meaningful networking with peers in an informal and discreet setting. The dinner is designed to encourage connection and discussion ahead of the facilitated conversation later in the evening.
If you have any questions, need assistance with registration, or require support on the day, please contact Rebecca Meyer at rmeyer@familybusiness.org.au or call on 0480 801 300 at your earliest convenience.
We hope that you are able to join us for this valuable evening.