Executive PA Australasia Issue 2 2019 | Page 4

ISSUE 2 2019 C ONTENTS 18 Working with whistleblowers Whistleblowers have a critical role in every organisation. They are the last line of defence against corruption, fraud and general misconduct. With many executives tasked with dealing with confidential reports, and a new set of Australian legislation that protects whistleblowers we explore how EAs fit into the equation 22 28 The package deal New Zealand: managing a business event boom We sit down for a chat with Gina Mavrias, COO of Australian Hearing and winner of Boss of the Year at the 2018 Executive PA Awards, about her career, management style and long-standing relationship with her EA, Sharon Wilson 04 Chief of Staff | Issue 2 2019 We speak to some of the key players that are responsible for managing the rapid growth in New Zealand’s business event and tourism industry.