On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible
women whose dedication, talent, and leadership make a significant impact on our
business, our industry, and the wider community. Fredon Group CEO, Scott Olsen,
took the opportunity to recognise and thank the women across our organisation
for their valued contributions.
"International Women’s Day reminds us that progress is
built through awareness, action, and accountability. While we celebrate the
achievements of women within the business, we also recognise the responsibility
we have as leaders and as an industry to continue advancing equality."
This year’s theme, Balance The Scales, reminds us that
progress is built through awareness, action, and accountability. While we
celebrate the achievements of women within the business, we also recognise the
responsibility we have as leaders and as an industry to continue advancing
equality.
Lise Perrin - Senior Customer Service Coordinator, Sturdie SA
Lise plays a key role supporting Maintenance and Reactive works for Western Australia and New Zealand clients, while also being a trusted source of support for her team. Building strong relationships with clients, peers, and management is central to her role.
Since starting her career, Lise has seen positive change for women in the industry, particularly in being taken more seriously. Roles in customer service were once viewed as “helpers” rather than leaders, and she feels humbled by the recognition she has received over her 10 years at Sturdie.
For Lise, “balancing the scales” also means balancing care for others with care for herself. While she naturally supports those around her, she recognises the importance of protecting her own wellbeing and managing emotional fatigue.
Celebrating her 10 years of service was a proud milestone, reflecting the trust, friendships, and support she has built along the way. She challenges the assumption that women’s roles come naturally, believing success is developed through experience, resilience, and judgement.
Her advice to young women entering the industry: don’t confuse kindness with passivity, you can be warm and still be firm.
