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Justine Rowe

Chief Sustainability Officer

Telstra

Industry : Telecommunications

Melissa Brotz

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Abbott Laboratories

Industry : Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

Justine

, Telstra ’ s Chief Sustainability Officer since 2022 , began her journey with the company as Legal Counsel in 2003 . “ We recognise our responsibility in delivering a climateresilient future for our communities and customers ,” she says . Her role involves guiding Telstra ’ s environmental initiatives and fostering sustainable practices across the organisation .

Melissa

joined Abbott in 1996 and became Chief Marketing and Communications Officer in 2018 . She oversees the company ’ s sustainability initiatives and leads its philanthropic foundation , the Abbott Fund . In November 2024 , she was appointed Senior Vice President , Global Marketing and External Affairs . Her role encompasses corporate marketing , communications and citizenship responsibilities .

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