Media release | SW congratulates Amanda Lee – 2024 National Women in Banking & Finance Awards winner
09/09/2024
We are thrilled to share that SW’s very own Amanda Lee, Chief Marketing Officer, has won the 2024 National Women in Banking and Finance (WiBF) Award for ‘Achievement in Professional Services’.
CEO of SW, Mr Duane Rogers says: “We are immensely proud of Amanda receiving this recognition for her achievements in professional services. This award is a testament to her accomplishments and her significant ongoing contribution to our firm.”
In 2024, Amanda led the firms public branding campaign titled “Australia’s best kept accounting secret.” This included comprehensive market research, stakeholder engagement, and led an in-house creative solution.
Chair of SW and the firm’s Financial Services Industry Group, Mr. Stephen O’Flynn, commended Amanda’s dedication to mental health, policy creation, and mentorship, noting her leadership in initiatives such as the firms Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Voluntary Modern Slavery Statement and advancing Gender Equality. Her commitment also earned her a place as the employee representative on SW’s CSR Committee.
Amanda has also been integral to SW’s l International Women’s Day events, and this year, she organised and moderated a panel of three SW female partners to discuss the UN theme ‘Invest in Women – Accelerate Progress’, inspiring young women at SW.”
Amanda says: “No one wins these awards by themselves. I have a brilliant team and have had the support and encouragement of so many people across my career and especially at SW. Thank you to Stephen for the nomination, I love our culture and I’m excited to be able to put a spotlight on such a great firm. Congratulations to WiBF on creating this incredible platform for women and to all the other finalists.”
Mr. O’Flynn further added “We are incredibly proud of Amanda and all that she has achieved as a leader at SW. She consistently delivers results beyond expectations and embodies a commitment to driving tangible changes, promoting diversity, and supporting socially responsible outcomes. Celebrated for her enthusiasm and dedication, Amanda has been recognised twice as a Value Leader, receiving the ‘Love Your Work – Value Award.”
Congratulations Amanda! We are thrilled to see WiBF acknowledge your impactful contributions both at SW and within the broader sector.
