As an avid Desmodonna, Ducati owner and female motorcyclist, I was delighted when I learnt that Ducati Australia and New Zealand had appointed a female as their Head of Marketing.

As an avid Desmodonna, Ducati owner and female motorcyclist, I was delighted when I learnt that Ducati Australia and New Zealand had appointed a female as their Head of Marketing.
For the past 5 years, I have been honing my networking skills with a lot of practice. Recently, using all the techniques I’ve learnt, I found myself in the right place at the right time for an amazing opportunity!
The answer to this question really is: It depends. Over the past four years, I have had cause to look deeply into what I want to be when I grow up and I have found seeking external advice very helpful.
Though I have not come from a traditional tech or STEM background, I have developed a keen interest in technology. The big question is: What value can I add to the tech economy without industry-specific credentials?
Family legend has it that, when Aunty Jo asked me, aged 5, what I wanted to be when I grew up, I raised my chin and replied proudly: “I want to be a businesswoman”.