NSW Business Valuation Community: Impact of Chat GPT, generative AI and beyond on the valuation landscape

Registration and lunch | 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

Presentation | 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Adrienne Merlo

Adrienne is a Senior Manager at Deloitte Digital, with over 8 years of experience in Conversational AI, designing, deploying and optimising dozens of virtual assistants and voiced IVR solutions for public and private enterprises. With almost ten years dedicated to exploring outward-facing AI solutions, Adrienne has become a recognised authority in crafting and enhancing Conversational AI approaches, valuing the need to see various technologies from a customer experience (CX) angle. Adrienne is passionate about helping others understand the impact of technology on business, and how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape.

Fletcher Roberts

Director at Hashlock and FORTIFAI

Director of Australian Blockchain Cyber Security Company Hashlock. Blockchain, Solidity, and Digital Emerging Tech Enthusiast.

Jock Haslam

Jock is a Director at Hashlock and FORTIFAI, Australia's leading emerging tech cyber security brands that specialise in AI, Blockchain, and Data Science. Jock has a background in computer science and cyber security, and is a key contributor in core industry bodies, innovative projects and current technology advancements. Within Hashlock & FORTIFAI, Jock helps to secure and validate emerging technology for enterprises, startups, and institutions globally.

Stephen Reid FCA, Partner, Valuations, Deloitte

CA Business Valuation Specialist

Stephen is a Partner of Deloitte's mergers and acquisitions business, specialising in providing clients with valuation advice for mergers and acquisitions or other commercial purposes. During his 30+ year career with Deloitte, Stephen has provided clients with corporate finance advice, pre-acquisition due diligence reviews, valuations, structuring advice and feasibility studies in respect of companies operating across a broad range of industries throughout Asia. Stephen is an Adjunct Fellow of Macquarie University and teaches Business Valuation in the university's Masters of Applied Finance. He is also a CA Business Valuation Specialist, Chair of the CA ANZ Business Valuation Specialisation Committee and teaches the experienced pathway online course for Chartered Accountants seeking to be Business Valuation Specialists.

Steve Grivas CA, Partner, HLB Mann Judd

CA Business Valuation Specialist

Steve became a Partner in 2009 and is an industry respected advisory Partner specialising in business valuations for financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions and corporate restructuring purposes. In particular he has significant experience in retail, manufacturing, transport & logistics enterprises, and privately held businesses. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, is a CA Business Valuation Specialist and is also a member of the CA ANZ Business Valuations Committee. Steve also holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance) Degree from the University of Technology, Sydney.

Milica Wojno CA, Executive director and partner, PKF Corporate Finance

CA Business Valuation Specialist

Milica is an executive director and partner at PKF Corporate Finance specialising in valuations and financial modelling. She leads cross-border teams using 21st century emotionally intelligent leadership. She has over 7 years of experience in corporate finance where she has been advising and valuing a variety of clients in diverse industries, including large, listed entities and small start-ups, both in Australia and South Africa. Milica is a CA and CA ANZ Business Valuation Specialist, a member of the CA ANZ Business Valuations Committee, a CFA Charter holder, has an MBA from the University of London, and has completed several financial modeling and valuation analyst courses. Clients appreciate the value she adds through her technical expertise, creative and flexible problem-solving skills, and excellent service deliver

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