The Link, March 2025 – Celebrating Women in Payments & Accelerating Action for Gender Equality
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we invite you to The Link event on Friday, 7 March, an unmissable opportunity to connect with inspiring wāhine trailblazers in payments. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, challenges us all to drive meaningful change, both personally and professionally.
We’re thrilled to have Jo Caird and Georgie (Paula) George as our guest speakers. These two extraordinary wāhine are not only accomplished athletes but also pioneering leaders in the sports world. Together with three other wāhine owners, Jo and Georgie are proud to co-own the BNZ Kāhu, a world-first professional women’s basketball team that’s entirely owned, managed, and coached by women.
Jo and Georgie will share their personal sports and career success stories and discuss how they’re driving action for wāhine and advancing gender equality in sports and beyond.
Guest speakers
Georgie (Paula George)
A double international in both rugby and netball, Georgie has competed in six World Cups for England and Wales, including a World Cup win as the Captain of the Red Roses England team. She is also the current scholarship manager for the Tania Dalton Foundation, where she continues to inspire the next generation of wāhine leaders.
Jo Caird
Jo is a trailblazing female sports advocate, former NZ tennis representative, and the first official photographer for the All Blacks. Co-author of Our GameMakers, a book that tells 52 stories of people who shaped women’s rugby, Jo has long been an influential figure in advancing women in sport.
Together, Jo and Georgie are proving what’s possible when women take the lead, with their groundbreaking work as owners of the BNZ Northern Kāhu, the world’s first professional women’s basketball team with an all-women ownership, coaching, and management team.
Why Attend?
This event isn’t just about hearing inspirational stories – it’s about taking action. The Link will leave you motivated to accelerate progress for gender equality in your own life and work. You’ll have the chance to network with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and gain valuable insights from those who are leading the way in transforming industries.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this empowering and dynamic event. Join us to celebrate wāhine, accelerate change, and be inspired to lead the charge for a more inclusive future.