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Biography:
Career & Achievements: Marcia's first role in business was as a Macro-Economist at the Australian Wool Corporation, during which time she travelled Asia and Europe extensively, visiting all the major wool consuming countries, analysing trends in wool consumption and projecting future wool demand.
In 1981 she and a partner opened a retail and importing business in the home accessory market. This business required the global sourcing, importing, promotion and sales of brands such as Designer's Guild fabrics, not previously available on the Australian market. After selling out to her partner, she met the franchisee of Pola Cosmetics and began her sixteen year career with Pola, building the business from greenfields to a multi-million $ turnover. By 1997 there were 4700 sales consultants selling Pola products in Australia and New Zealand.
In 1995 she became the first Telstra Victorian Business Woman of the Year. Since selling her share of the Pola business back to the Japanese parent company, Marcia published a book High Heeled Success in 1998 and has consulted to a variety of businesses including an architectural firm, a Funds Management Group and a hotel management company. She has also had Board roles with companies including those as diverse as PMP, the largest printing company in Australia, National Pharmacies, Tourism Victoria, The World Masters Games and Melbourne Storm.
Marcia is a motivational speaker and spends time coaching and advising young entrepreneurs. She has been a TEC Chair since 2004.
Education & Associations: Marcia holds an Arts Degree from the University of Melbourne, a Diploma of Education from Monash University as well as a Commerce Degree and MBA Preliminary year from Melbourne University.
Publications & Contributions: High Heeled Success was published in 1998.