Whatever you are doing, give it all of your attention. Prioritise what you're going to do carefully, and then be in the moment. Gail Kelly attentioncarefullygive Change image and share on social
When I got to be a CEO, I said: 'Right. I'm now going to tackle gender inequality head-on. I'm going to make a difference and lead by example and actively put in place policies and practices to support women.' Gail Kelly activelyceodifference share on social
I grew up in a very strong, nuclear family. My father was a sportsman. He represented South Africa in a couple of sports, so he was a very positive person and someone who encouraged you to be your best and give your best with everything that you do. Gail Kelly africacoupleencourage share on social
I have certainly been very front footed about increasing our gender representation at Westpac. Gail Kelly footfrontgender Change image and share on social
Living in South Africa has had a very profound impact on my career. Gail Kelly africacareerimpact Change image and share on social
Nelson Mandela was an outstanding leader and a mentor for me. I was in South Africa at the time he was released. I was in South Africa when he was inaugurated as the first president. Gail Kelly africainaugurateleader Change image and share on social
42% of our management team are women. So we've reset the goal to 50% by 2017. Because that's when Westpac becomes 200 years old as an institution - the oldest bank, and indeed the oldest company in Australia. So that's a lovely point to reflect on. Gail Kelly australiabankcompany share on social
You can choose not to sit on the fence. You can choose not to criticise. You must stand as guard at the door of your own mind and choose to be positive. Gail Kelly choosecriticisedoor Change image and share on social
I have a very genuine care for individuals; I have a very genuine sense of the power of individuals to make a difference, a very genuine belief that people matter, a very genuine belief of wanting the very best for individuals. Gail Kelly beliefcaredifference share on social
One of the joys of being at St. George is you were operating under the radar screen a lot of the time, and you could actually get on with things a lot more quickly and easily. Gail Kelly easilygeorgejoy Change image and share on social
