Lija Wilson has worked for some of Australia’s biggest brands and businesses, with over 20 years experience in senior marketing roles. She worked for 8 years with Fairfax Media in various roles including the Group Marketing Director for Transactional Businesses (RSVP, Stayz, Domain, Drive and InvestSmart ). She then relocated to Melbourne for 5 years with Jetstar and Qantas to establish their online hotels division and also spent a year as the Head of Marketing for TEDx Melbourne. Lija’s career changed direction following the arrival of her two boys and co-founded Puffling to address the challenges surrounding senior women returning to senior positions after maternity leave.

Career, Editor's Pick, Women's Business

How an Aussie mum is tackling big issues like gender diversity and the lack of women in leadership

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gender diversity and women in leadership

I became a mum for the first time in my late thirties. Like many working women, I absolutely loved my career and naively believed that my ‘career break’, a few short months at home with my new baby, would in no way interrupt my...