Top Ford executive to speak at business breakfast

Business owners from Epping have the chance to hear from a top level executive at a business breakfast next month.

Robert Graziano is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ford Australia. He is also President and Chairman of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

He will speak at the breakfast event hosted by the Northern Business Achievement Awards, which supports small and medium size companies in North Melbourne. Mr Graziano will discuss the current state of the automotive industry and how it is likely to develop over the next few years. He will also talk about the potential challenges for Australian companies both at home and internationally.

Mr Graziano is a long-term employee of the Ford Motor Company, starting as a sales analyst in 1982. He has held a number of senior positions within the firm, and has represented Ford in South America and Southern Africa.

The breakfast will also include a presentation of two Young Business Achievers awards, which are given to people under 25 who show excellence in or outstanding commitment to business in their area.

As well as hearing from an experienced business leader, the breakfast is also a chance to meet other local entrepreneurs and form new partnerships. Business card printing is a key part of any networking strategy and can help cement new relationships at this sort of event.

The breakfast takes place on September 5 at 6:45am the Rydges Bell City Hotel in Preston. For more information, visit the Northern Business Achievement Awards website.