Judith Slocombe AM
Judith's business acumen has placed her in key positions within many of Australia's most instrumental health and welfare organisations including the board of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, and was as CEO of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation from 2005 until 2015.

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Testimonials for Judith Slocombe AM
“Dr Slocombe presented a range of challenging ideas for veterinarians to consider, in an interesting and engaging way. We received very positive feedback from several of her audience..."
Australian Veterinary Association
“She was well liked by the audience. Attendees commented that she was a great speaker. She was interesting and engaging and kept the audience focused on her throughout the speech. Excellent speaker at a women in business event."
Moonee Valley City Council
“Great to hear practical examples from a business that's experienced real growth... Made me realise the importance of people - leaders and employees - in achieving growth... Very passionate and very energetic... Judith was a wonderful example of continuous learning and self development."
'Open Your Mind' Forum - ANZ
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Judith Slocombe AM's Biography
Dr Judith Slocombe’s career spans many roles; veterinarian, entrepreneur, business owner, corporate senior executive manager and non‐executive director.
The 2001 Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award is just one of several feathers in the cap of Judith Slocombe. Judith's business acumen has placed her in key positions within many of Australia's most instrumental health and welfare organisations including the board of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, and was as CEO of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation from 2005 until 2015.
Judith built a small home‐based pathology business into the largest veterinary diagnostic group across Australia and New Zealand. In 2001, she sold her business and was appointed to head up a major diagnostic company with laboratories operating across South East Asia.
Graduating with an MBA from the Melbourne Business School in June 2002, Judith is a Fellow of the AICD and a Fellow of the AIM. In 2003 she was awarded a Centenary Medal for service to Australian society in business leadership.
Judith holds numerous directorships including Agriculture Victoria Services, Leadership Victoria, and The Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre. She is a past director of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, VicHealth, Open Universities Australia, South East Water, former President of the Lort Smith Animal Hospital, and most recently former CEO of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.
Speaking Topics Include
Bridging the Cultural DivideLeadership in Practice
Secrets to a balanced lifestyle - lessons from a mother of nine and successful business woman
The Critical Role of the Innovative Business Model
The Keys to Successful Entrepreneurship