Amanda Gome
Entrepreneur, journalist, educator and business authority.
Profile
As a CEO, senior executive, publisher and business journalist, Amanda has been at the forefront of Australian media and communications for more than 25 years; in particular leading change through the constant stream of disruptive digital and social technologies that have transformed the industry.
Current work
Always entrepreneurial, In December 2015, Amanda left ANZ to launch a new business to help executives, CEOs and corporates navigate the rapidly changing social and digital landscape.
She is CEO of Notable Media, a communications and marketing business for executives and corporates to help them use social media, digital platforms and content to build communities, conversations and business results. ANZ remains a client.
She is also an Adjunct Professor of Business at RMIT University, a position she has held for 15 years.
Previous experience
Growth: Amanda has been the force behind the growth of media brands including BRW, the Fast 100 and SmartInvestor. After interviewing many entrepreneurs worth their salt and some who weren’t, in 2007 Amanda launched some of Australia’s first digital media brands, including her SmartCompany and StartUp Smart before merging her business with Private Media, owner of Crikey. She sold out of that business in 2013.
ANZ: Proving large companies can also be entrepreneurial, Amanda then joined ANZ, as head of social and digital media at ANZ where she led the bank’s content and social media strategy, started the award winning NotableWomen program to upskill female executives with modern communication skills resulting in better performance and promotions and was also associate editor of BlueNotes, ANZ’s ground breaking media publication.
Feedback
Adjunct Professor Amanda Gome is an eloquent, informative, engaging, provocative, intelligent, and fun speaker who has given many talks in a variety of contexts, including international world conferences (e.g., International Conference for Small Business); government forums, university settings (both undergraduate and postgraduate); to peak industry bodies/associations; and to the wider business community. Amanda's style incorporates a unique blend which involves tailoring material to fit her audience. She draws upon her wealth of knowledge gained from many years of experience as a journalist, editor, adviser, member of university and government-related committees, and her research and experience with entrepreneurial firms and larger corporations. In short, Amanda is one of the best speakers I have had the pleasure to listen to, and her dynamism and ability to speak off-the-cuff is most impressive.
Amanda Gome is one of the most dynamic figures in Australian business journalism, publishing and business development. As an entrepreneur herself, Amanda can literally talk the talk and walk the walk. She's a natural leader, communicator and storyteller and knows how to build up the skills and careers of others. Many Australian business leaders and journalists have benefited from Amanda's generosity and encouragement. Believe me, I am one of them!
Amanda was very professional and tailored her material to suit our sector.
You had a strong understanding of the theme of the conference and an invaluable awareness of the issues facing the future of business in the recruitment industry. Some of the comments we have received in regards to your keynote presentation include...
- Great story, well told and with heaps of relevance. Perfect start of second day.
- Fabulous, clear, concise and down to earth language that can be translated into practical advice for budding entrepreneurs.
- Sassy and terrific. I have been reading her work for years and it was great to see her in person. More please!
RCSA was very fortunate to have your support for such a significant event and we would like to thank you for helping to make it such a success.
Amanda spoke very well on the topic and then contributed well to a Q & A session with three local entrepreneurs. The feedback we received from club members was positive and they found the whole session practical and worthwhile.
