Although some think the Global Financial Crisis is dead history, other parts of the economy are still reeling from its effects.

To start the year Ray Gunston will review the GFC from a CFO’s perspective – how the priorities and workload of a CFO change, what lessons have been learned, and what challenges and opportunities it presents as we prepare for the next jolt in sentiment or growth. 

Bring colleagues and guests to what should provoke a lively discussion.

Date/time:       Tuesday 9 March 2010 (from 12.30pm - 2.00pm)

Venue:             The Library and Domino Rooms, The Australian Club, 110 William Street, Melbourne

Price:               $75.00 per head (includes GST)

Booking:          See the second page of this email for details and the form for making your booking.  Book now, sending your forms to karen_jachmann@vrl.com.au  

Brief biography of Ray Gunston

Ray Gunston has been the CFO of Tatts Group Limited since 2000.  He led the due diligence of the float process in 2005 and has been at the forefront on its M&A activities since that time.  Prior to this he has had senior roles in a variety of industries and companies, including Westpac Banking Corporation, Aluminium Smelters of Victoria, management consultants Pricewaterhouse Urwick, Aluvic, and the Victorian Treasury.

Ray gained a first class honours Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University and holds a Diploma in Education from Melbourne State College.  He is a CPA and a member of AICD, as well as being a director of FEI.  He is married with two children.

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Financial Executives International of Australia

Level 57, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000

(ABN 92 000 601 954)

Lunch Booking Form and Tax Invoice (see note at foot)

Ray Gunston lunch, Melbourne, Tuesday 9 March 2010

Bookings: Please book and pay by credit card using this form.  Complete the details, sign, scan the form and email it as a PDF to karen_jachmann@vrl.com.au (or fax the form to her on 03 9660 1762).  We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex.  Karen will acknowledge all bookings by email.

FEI Melbourne lunch contact:  Karen Jachmann at Village Roadshow: karen_jachmann@vrl.com.au

Fax 03 9660 1762; Ph 03 9667 6511;

Phone and email bookings: If you first book by phone or email, you must also complete this form and send it as above to give us a signed credit card authorisation.

Deadline: The deadline for bookings and cancellations is 5pm Friday 5 March 2010.  The full amount will be payable if you do not advise Karen by email, fax or letter of a cancellation by this time.

Dietary requirements: Advise on this form or by phone of any special dietary requirements.

Date (ie when this booking is sent to FEI) _____________

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Company ________________________________________________________

Members or guests are $75.00 each (including $6.82 GST each)

Number booked _____________       Total cost (including GST)    $___________________

Insert here the names and companies of your guest(s): (add a separate list if necessary)

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TAX INVOICE: After completion, submission to and acknowledgement by FEI this document is the tax invoice for the above supply. 

FEI is registered for GST purposes.