Shadé Zahrai MBA LLB

This award recognises talented professionals within organisations who have actively and successfully shaped the careers of others within the Australian financial services industry.

Blurb that accompanied Westpac announcement:
“Shadé makes it a priority to live our values each and every day and embody our motto of ‘people helping people’. Her passion for empowering others is far-reaching, and her impact is clearly reflected both in her work pursuits and her involvements outside of the workplace. Shadé has a powerful personal presence and has been actively involved in driving inclusion and diversity within the Group through Employee Action Group Executive Committee… Show more

Blurb that accompanied Westpac announcement:
“Shadé makes it a priority to live our values each and every day and embody our motto of ‘people helping people’. Her passion for empowering others is far-reaching, and her impact is clearly reflected both in her work pursuits and her involvements outside of the workplace. Shadé has a powerful personal presence and has been actively involved in driving inclusion and diversity within the Group through Employee Action Group Executive Committee involvement, through facilitating personal development seminars focused on wellbeing and resilience, and in becoming a thought leader in the space of young women's empowerment.
Shadé is the Founder of BU Initiative, a social enterprise that delivers innovative empowerment experiences for the young women leaders of tomorrow. Shadé delivers seminars in high schools that focus on building resilience, self-confidence and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.” - Westpac Show less

Finalist of the Young Leader category of Women of Influence Award.

First Class Honours achieved in Law

Macquarie University Academic Excellence Scholarship (2007- 2012)
First place, Property Law (2010)
Psychology Prize for Academic Achievement (2009)
Australian Defence Force Award for Leadership and Teamwork (2006)
Karen Stanes Shield for Citizenship (2006)
Student Leadership and Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award (2006)

“Adweek’s inaugural Creator Visionary Awards celebrate innovators and influencers who are leaving an indelible mark on the world with their groundbreaking social media work. The awards build on the mission of Social Media Week, which was founded in 2009 to foster an engaged and elevated conversation on the impact of social media on advertising, media and culture. We are proud to recognize these remarkable creatives who are defining our culture as they expand the notion of what social media is… Show more

“Adweek’s inaugural Creator Visionary Awards celebrate innovators and influencers who are leaving an indelible mark on the world with their groundbreaking social media work. The awards build on the mission of Social Media Week, which was founded in 2009 to foster an engaged and elevated conversation on the impact of social media on advertising, media and culture. We are proud to recognize these remarkable creatives who are defining our culture as they expand the notion of what social media is capable of.” Show less